Celebrate (and taste) the thrilling, high-energy world of pro football with dozens of amazing recipes from the kitchen of Chef Tim Lopez, who spent 14 years serving up food to the Philadelphia Eagles.Kickoff Kitchen is an essential guide to feeding the fans of America’s beloved game with recipes for every setting, from house parties to stadium tailgates. Offering
two delectable dishes for each professional team, you can build your perfect game-day menu, whether it’s crab cake bites to show your Baltimore pride or fried cheese curds fit for Green Bay.
Kickoff Kitchen is the ultimate cookbook for every football fan, featuring:
- 64 recipes inspired by professional football teams, infusing hometown tastes into every dish
- Step-by-step instructions to easily guide you through the creation of both game-time appetizers and everyday entrees
- Handy lists of both must-have kitchen equipment and pantry staples, to make sure you’re stocked for game day
- A mouthwatering photo with every dish
Whether you’re gearing up to enjoy an epic game between legendary rivals or preparing to cheer your favorite team to victory in the Super Bowl,
Kickoff Kitchen is a must-have for football fans all year long.
INTRODUCTION
THE UNITED STATES OF PRO FOOTBALL
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
OFFENSE: PANTRY ITEMS
DEFENSE: KITCHEN TOOLS
SPECIAL TEAMS: FOOD SAFETY
AFC
AFC NORTH
BALTIMORE RAVENS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
CLEVELAND BROWNS
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
AFC South
HOUSTON TEXANS
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
TENNESSEE TITANS
AFC EAST
BUFFALO BILLS
MIAMI DOLPHINS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
NEW YORK JETS
AFC WEST
DENVER BRONCOS
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
NFC
NFC NORTH
CHICAGO BEARS
DETROIT LIONS
GREEN BAY PACKERS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
NFC South
ATLANTA FALCONS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
NFC EAST
DALLAS COWBOYS
NEW YORK GIANTS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
NFC WEST
ARIZONA CARDINALS
LOS ANGELES RAMS
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
TEAM TIDBITS
INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tim Lopez has been a chef for over 25 years. He has worked at various restaurants, country clubs, and also in corporate dining for an NFL football team. While working this job, he developed a love of food culture, discovering how what people eat helps define where they come from and who they are. Chef Tim cooked in the NFL for 15 years with the same team and was invested in the food culture of players, coaches, and fans throughout the NFL. He has a passion for regional cuisine and exploring all the foods our country has to offer. He is currently a culinary arts teacher in Philadelphia. He lives in South Jersey with his wife, Melissa, who is a literacy teacher, his son Parker, and their two dogs.
