Past and present football stars are blitzing the kitchen. This February 2—the day before the Super Bowl—24 current and former NFL players will serve up their favorite recipes for a charity event called"Taste of the NFL"in Phoenix, Arizona. All proceeds go to America's Second Harvest and its network of food banks, the same charity Epicurious supports throughWine.Dine.Donate.
We've intercepted personal family recipes from the participating players. Vote for your favorite! Epicurious will donate to the Taste of the NFL charity with each vote. We'll also give the player with the winning recipe a large donation for his local area food bank—so do your part and vote! [Polls have closed]
Atlanta Falcons
Player: Tommy Nobis
Recipe:Forgotten Cookies
Falcon great Tommy Nobis (1966–76), a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker and former NFL Man of the Year (a nod to his incredible charity work), submitted this recipe, which his wife, Lynne, sheepishly says "isn't real exciting." We beg to differ.
Buffalo Bills
Player: Joe DeLamiellure
Recipe:Mexican Fruit Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Hall of Fame offensive lineman DeLamiellure (1973–84), star of the legendary "Electric Company" line that blocked for O.J. Simpson, played in 185 straight games, perhaps fortified by this favorite of his wife Gerri's holiday treats.
Cincinnati Bengals
Player: Dave Lapham
Recipe:Chili Dip
Former Bengals guard and current Bengals radio analyst Dave Lapham (1974–83) considers this dip, based on a Skyline Chili recipe, a staple for football viewing.
Dallas Cowboys—WINNER
Player: Chad Hennings
Recipe:酸奶油鸡Enchiladas
Hennings (1992–2000), an All-American at the Air Force, flew 45 missions to provide humanitarian aid to Kurdish refugees in Iraq during the first Gulf War. He's yet to meet anyone anywhere who didn't love these enchiladas.
Denver Broncos
Player: Karl Mecklenburg
Recipe:Ginger Snaps
Versatile linebacker Mecklenburg (1983–94), a six-time Pro Bowler, is the founder of theREACH Foundation, which provides educational opportunities to Denver-area children. Mecklenburg says it's just not the holidays without his wife Kathi's ginger snaps.
Green Bay Packers
player: Donny Anderson
Double-duty-threat Anderson (1966–74), a running back and punter, originated the concept of hang time in punting. Equally important to his family is this recipe by his significant other, Carolyn Creekmore, who says Donny's kids ask for chicken spaghetti way more often than they actually get it.
Indianapolis Colts
player: Earl Morrall
Quarterback Morrall (1956–76), who played an astounding 21 seasons in the NFL and was its MVP in 1968, loves to wake up to this recipe, as prepared by his wife, Jane.
Jacksonville Jaguars
player: Ernest Wilford
宽接收器Wilford(2004 -现在)引起了一场比赛-winning pass in his very first NFL game. This dessert, developed by one of his close friends, made a similarly great first impression on him.
Kansas City Chiefs
player: Bobby Bell
Legendary linebacker Bobby Bell (1963–74), a member of both the College Football and Pro Football halls of fame, says this is one of his favorite pies from childhood.
Miami Dolphins
player: Dick Anderson
Safety Anderson (1968–77), the league's Defensive Player of the Year in 1973 (who later became a Florida state senator), adapted this recipe from a ski lodge restaurant in Vail and has added ingredients over the years—including eggnog!
Minnesota Vikings
player: Carl Eller
Hall of Fame defensive end Eller (1964–78), star of Minnesota's famed "Purple People Eaters" defensive line, loves this pie on special occasions. Might that make him a Purple Pie Eater?
Minnesota Vikings
player: Stu Voigt
配方:Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Former tight end Voigt (1970–80), now the Player Director of Taste of the NFL, says this recipe is perfect once the weather gets cold. He loves that it's both delicious and healthy.
New England Patriots
player: Gino Cappelletti
配方:Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Cappelletti (1960–70) was at various times in his career a wideout and defensive back, a kick returner, and a kicker. This recipe was a signature dish at Gino's Boston restaurant, The Point After.
New York Giants
player: Ottis Anderson
配方:Deep-Fried Chicken__
Running back Anderson (1979–92), MVP of Super Bowl XXV with the Giants, says this recipe has been in the Anderson household as long as he remembers and is still one of the best dishes his mother makes.
Oakland Raiders
player: Pete Banaszak
配方:Grandma Banaszak's Ribs and Sauerkraut
Super Bowl–winning running back Pete Banaszak (1966–78) says this recipe was written with no measurements because you can't go wrong with these ingredients. This dish is even better the next day—if there's any left.
Philadelphia Eagles
player: Jerry Sisemore
Two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Jerry Sisemore (1973–84), a member of the College Football Hall of Fame for his University of Texas playing days, says a modest amount of sugar is key in tempting his babies to eat the dish and thus get their daily vegetables.
Pittsburgh Steelers
player: Andy Russell
配方:Collard Greens and Kielbasa
Pro Bowl linebacker Russell (1963–76), a two-time Super Bowl winner and two-time author (A Steeler Odyssey and An Odd Steeler Journey), likes to make this dish as either a side or main course. His sister, Patty Dawson, authored the recipe.
San Francisco 49ers
player: Jim Fahnhorst
配方:Chicken Divan__
Linebacker Fahnhorst (1984–90) won three Super Bowls in his seven-year career. This recipe, which Jim calls his "all-time favorite," is equally successful.
Seattle Seahawks
player: Brock Huard
Huard (2000–2004) shares this recipe with his brother, fellow quarterback Damon Huard of the Chiefs. Talented with the pigskin, the brothers may be just as crafty with other parts of the pig.
St. Louis Rams
player: Jack Youngblood
配方:Kahlúa Cake
Hall of Fame defensive end Youngblood (1971–84), known as "The John Wayne of football," once finished the playoffs on a cracked leg. The all-time great requests this dessert from his wife, Barb, on all special occasions. If he's lucky, he even gets to lick the batter bowl!
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
player: Scot Brantley
Linebacker Brantley (1980–87), now a successful college- and pro-football broadcaster who hosts a daily radio show in Tampa, got this recipe from his Granny Jones.
Tennessee Titans
player: Marcus Robertson
Former cornerback Robertson (1991–2002) is now finishing his first year as the assistant secondary coach for the Titans after years in their front office. This recipe comes from his friend Mark Rubin of the Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville.
Washington Redskins
Player: Brig Owens
Recipe:Nutritious Sweet Potato Soup
Defensive back Owens (1965–77) graduated from law school after his playing career ended and is now a partner in the sports management firm Bennett and Owens. Brig loves sweet potatoes and created this recipe to keep his waistline in check.
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