Jan. 13--Super idea for bowl feast
If you're cooking up a Super Bowl buffet and are looking for an assist with a dish or two, score a touchdown with this Pulled Pork Starter from Williams-Sonoma. It's got a tangy-sweet balance and a fiery kick, a nice play against the richness of pork. So begin with a boneless pork shoulder and prepare in a slow cooker or a Dutch oven. Serve on mini-buns for sliders. A 1 pound 10 ounce jar: $11.96. For a store locator or to buy: williams-sonoma.com.
Pumpkin seeds with personality
Crunchy munchers are crucial for TV viewing, whether it's bowl games or bingeing on "House of Cards." Seasoned pumpkin seeds from SuperSeedz offer a nice change of pace and a bonus: no shells to clean up. Among the nine flavors: Curious Curry, Super Spicy, Cinnamon Sugar, Sea Salt. We enjoyed the Somewhat Spicy version with its cayenne, garlic, onion and herb flavors (1/4 cup: 160 calories; 8 grams protein). It's $4.99 per 5-ounce package. For a store locator or to buy: superseedz.com.
A world of granny cooks
Before author-photographer Gabriele Galimberti began his globe-trotting, he promised his Grandma Marisa he would eat well. "The world is full of grandmothers who know how to cook well," he told her. That's how "In Her Kitchen: Stories and Recipes from Grandmas Around the World" (Clarkson Potter, $30) came to be. He found grannies to make him their signature dishes at each stop. You may not make moose steak (Alaska), but you may try a Moroccan tagine or Brazilian prawns from among the 60 recipes. Besides, the pictures of grannies in their kitchens are bound to charm you. At bookstores nationwide.
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