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Ribs: A Great Way to Tackle Super Bowl Hunger FAMILY FEATURES It doesn't matter which team you're cheering for if you have a winning game-day menu. Whether you're tailgating at the stadium or anxiously watching from the comfort of your living room, it's important to have a mouthwatering spread to please family and friends. Look no further for this year's stress-free Super Bowl party dining guide. Super Bowl Menu 1-Step Buffalo Hummus. Simply combine a container of classic hummus with one and a half tablespoons of Tabasco brand Buffalo Style Hot Sauce, and serve alongside fresh veggies, crackers or pita bread. Fiery White Chili. A classic game-day staple with a twist. Cook celery and green pepper over medium heat until tender. Stir in beans, chicken broth, green chilies, lime juice, Tabasco brand Original Red Pepper Sauce, salt, cumin and browned chicken. Serve hot with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Spicy Nut Brittle. For the perfect neck-andneck gametime nibble. Heat sugar, corn syrup and water, stirring constantly until sugar is completely dissolved, and continue cooking until hard-crack stage. Stir in nuts, butter, baking soda and Tabasco brand Original Red Pepper Sauce. Pour onto large, greased cookie sheet, and allow brittle to cool completely. To add even more flavor to your Super Bowl party, serve easy to prepare Chili-Glazed Beef Ribs. Simply combine all ingredients into a delicious sauce, brush over beef back ribs, grill and enjoy. For an extra kick, add a couple more dashes of Tabasco brand Original Red Pepper Sauce. Chili-Glazed Beef Ribs Makes: 6 servings • 4 pounds beef back ribs* • 4 teaspoons Tabasco brand original pepper sauce, divided • 1/2 cup chili sauce • 1/4 cup molasses • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 325°F. Brush ribs with 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce. Place in large roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil; bake 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine chili sauce, molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, remaining 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce and salt. Heat to a boil, over high heat; reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered about five minutes to blend flavors. Preheat grill to medium-low, over indirect heat. Brush ribs on both sides with sauce. Place ribs on grill; meat-side down. Cover and continue cooking 15 minutes. Turn ribs over; brush with more sauce. Cook 15 minutes longer, or until ribs are tender. Serve ribs with grilled bell peppers, if desired. *If you prefer, substitute one 4-pound slab pork spare ribs in place of beef ribs. Prepare as above. How to Stay Active All Winter FAMILY FEATURES on-demand television workout, and do your own inThe winter months mark the end of the outdoor house boot camp once a week to mix things up. training season for many active people, and the • Mix Up Your Fitness: Use the winter season colder, shorter days can make it challenging to to learn a new skill. Try something new like indoor stay motivated and active. In fact, Gallup surveys rock climbing, a dance class, fitness boxing, or find that exercise levels and healthy eating habits cross-country skiing. Check out your local fitness amongst Americans significantly decline during fall center for ideas. and winter months. • Stay Fueled in the Cold: If you find yourself in "When the temperatures drop and the sun sets need of an energy boost prior to your endurance earlier, many people struggle to find the time, workout, you can grab a convenient fuel source energy or motivation to stay focused on their fitness such as a MARATHON® Bar. For workouts that goals," said USA Cycling and Triathlon Coach are mostly aerobic, the MARATHON® Bar with Gale Bernhardt. "The best way to stay on top of more protein can help keep you satisfied and your personal health and maximize cold weather fueled through the workout and beyond. www. workouts is to create an offseason game plan." marathonbars.com These easy-to-follow tips will help you run your • Winter Workout Buddy: For added motivation, day, your way and stay active this offseason, no invite friends to work out with you. Buddies give matter how cold it is outside. you incentive, provide mutual commitment and • Some Is Better Than None: If you don't have Don't let the colder winter months slow you down. ultimately help keep workouts fun. time to go to the gym or fit an hour workout into Photo courtesy of Getty Images • Join a Team: Winter is a great time for team your busy day, still try to fit in what you can. Try a sports like volleyball or basketball. Recreation steady walk for 20 to 30 minutes, climb a flight of leagues like these can provide a great aerobic stairs a couple of times, or simply walk around workout and speed skills, too. the block. Don't let the colder winter months slow you down. Whether the goal is • Embrace the Cold: Don't let the chilly temperatures scare you. Use the to maintain endurance in between race seasons, effectively provide rest and cold as an opportunity to find unique ways to get in some good cardio or strength work by raking leaves, shoveling the driveway, building a snowman or recovery to a fatigued body, or simply to stay healthy and active during the long winter months, try the tips above to help develop simple strategies for going on a winter weather hike. training and nutrition that works best for you to stay fit and active during the • Break Outside of the Gym: Winter workouts don't need to be relegated offseason. to the gym. Find an at-home fitness DVD (Pilates, yoga, cardio, etc.) or an WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JAN. 30 - FEB. 5, 2013 UCW 9