ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Wednesday, January 24, 1996            TAG: 9601240004
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 8    EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: ALMENA HUGHES FOOD EDITOR 

SUPER EATING PUT A LITTLE PIZAZZ INTO YOUR MENU FOR SUNDAY'S BIG GAME

Chili, lasagna, potato skins, buffalo wings, nachos. Ho, hum, it must be Super Bowl time again.

This year, think delicious and different - like fiery hot shrimp instead of chicken wings, or beefy barbecue sandwiches instead of chili, timed to be cooked to perfection and ready to serve at halftime. Or breaded and crunchy pasta, perfect for dipping in a warm Italian-style sauce.

You won't need nachos when you've got hot baked layered bean dip topped with sour cream served with crispy, crunchy tortilla chips. Easy-to-make tapenade - ideal with crackers, baguette slices, raw vegetables or as a sandwich spread - can be prepared in advance and kept refrigerated for up to a few weeks, freeing you to watch the game instead of the cooking pots.

Bourbon-laced cake makes a fitting finale, although the losing team may prefer its liquor straight.

Happy snacking; happy Super Bowl!

Recipes for:

LAYERED PINTO BEAN DIP

DRIED TOMATO-ALMOND TAPENADE

SUPER BOWL FIRE SHRIMP

SOUTHERN-BBQ MEATLOAF SANDWICHES

JIM BEAM SMOKED RAISIN CAKE

BREADED RAVIOLI WITH DIPPING SAUCE

LENGTH: Short :   39 lines
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  1. Beautiful and appetizing Layered Pinto Bean Dip 
          beckons Super Bowl fans to take a dip. 2. Southern-BBQ Meatlof 
          Sandwich. color.