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Easy Game Day Recipes for the Win

It’s time for the big game, and you’re hosting! We’ve got all the easy game day recipes for the win! Check out our favorites for snacking, dipping, and chowing down.

Dish up big bowl of our favorite stovetop chili loaded up with all the fixings or topping some pork street tacos with a delightfully quick pickled slaw. Of course you can serve appetizers for snacks or as a main dish, like these crowd-pleasing Italian sliders.

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Our Favorite Stovetop Chili

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Chili con carne and a spoon in a small bowl with 2 pieces of cornbread
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Dutch oven pulled pork sliders, topped with slaw and ready for serving.

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