World Cup 2018 Round Of 16 Recipes For Viewing Parties

world cup recipe: grilled piri piri shrimp with cocktail sauce on a blue plate over a round wooden tray

Piri piri grilled shrimp. Photo, Erik Putz.

Even if your favourite World Cup team didn’t make it to the Round of 16, you can still get into the tournament’s spirit with these recipes inspired by the countries still duking it out. From brunch recipes for those morning games, to salty snacks and sweets for mid-afternoon matches, here are 16 recipes that’ll up the ante in the upcoming knock-out round.

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1. Japane: Karaage

Photo, Erik Putz.

Karaage, or Japanese-style fried chicken, is crispy and salty, making it the perfect accompaniment to a nice, cold pint. Get this Japanese fried chicken recipe.

2. England: Scones

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

The next England game is at 2 p.m., meaning you can host a football-themed high tea complete with these seasonal scones. Get this strawberry scone recipe.

3. Belgium: Moules-frites

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Mussels and fries make a delectable duo. To speed up this meal, serve with toast frites, or go the distance and fry up some spuds. Get this spicy mussels and toast frites recipe.

4. Columbia: Torta de tres leches

Photo, Erik Putz.

Torta de tres leches, or three milks cake, is popular all over Latin America, including in Columbia. This take uses coconut milk for a summery flavour. Get this tres leches coconut cake recipe.

5. Mexico: Margarita

Photo, Erik Putz.

Toast Mexico with these morning-appropriate cucumber jalapeño margarita mocktails. But if you need something a little stronger, add in a splash of tequila. Get this cucumber jalapeño margarita mocktail recipe.

6. Sweden: Swedish meatballs and egg noodles

Photo, Erik Putz.

Cheer on Sweden with these creamy, saucy meatballs that make a perfect party appetizer. Get this Swedish meatballs with egg noodles recipe.

7. Switzerland: Fondue

Photo, Erik Putz.

We played with this iconic Swiss dish to create a fondue with classic flavours, like gruyere, as well as not-so-traditional spinach and artichokes. Start dipping with this artichoke and spinach dip fondue recipe.

8. Russia: Borscht

Photo, Roberto Caruso

Earthy beet borscht is always a good idea, even in the middle of summer. That’s because you can serve it cold (omit the beef, if you want). Get this classic borscht recipe, or try this chilled beet and apple version.

9. Denmark: Smørrebrød

Photo, Sian Richards.

Smørrebrød, or open-face sandwiches on dark, sour-dough rye bread, are popular in Denmark. Try this pea and smoked salmon open-face sandwich recipe for a taste.

10. France: Berry crepes with rosewater chantilly cream

Photo, Erik Putz.

For France’s morning match against Argentina, serve up a colourful brunch with these beautiful purple crepes. Get this berry crepes with rosewater chantilly cream recipe.

11. Portugal: Piri piri shrimp

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Try this Portuguese spice blend on grilled shrimp for a decidedly summery appetizer. Get this grilled piri piri shrimp recipe.

12. Uruguay: Alfajores

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

These sandwich cookies, filled with decadent dulce de leche, are popular all over South America, including in Uruguay. Get this alfajores recipe.

13. Spain: Spanish shrimp fideuá

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

You can have all the classic paella flavours in this one-pot dish, but with instant-cooking rice noodles in place of high-maintenance rice. Get this Spanish shrimp fideuá recipe.

14. Brazil: Brigadeiros

Photo, Erik Putz and Sian Richards.

If you love truffles, you’ll adore these Brazilian bonbons made with sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder. Best of all, you can decorate them with black-and-white sprinkles to make them look like little soccer balls! Get this brigadeiros recipe.

15. Croatia: Fish stew

Photo, Andreas Trauttmansdorff.

As a coastal country, seafood (including a Dalmatian fish stew called brudet) is an important part of Croatia’s cuisine. Embrace that seaside life with this fish stew recipe.

16. Argentina: Barbecued steak with argentinean sauce

Photo, Yvonne Duivenvoorden.

Argentina is renowned for its excellent steak. Get a taste of it with this barbecued steak with Argentinean sauce recipe.

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Inspired by all the countries playing in the Round of 16.

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