Food for boys (and girls)

Love it or loathe it, World Cup football is the fixture of the next few weeks. Such an occasion demands 'sharing food', so we asked former MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers to rustle up a Mexican feast. Enjoy our World Cup recipes and choice beers.

Get the beers in!

Stock up on the amber nectar for this Mexican feast – but don’t make it just any old big-brand lager, says delicious. magazine wine editor Susy Atkins

Czech lager’s full flavour means it will stand up to lively ingredients such as chilli, lime and tomatoes, but it’s still refreshing. Try toasty but crisp Pilsner Urquell (£24 for a case of 24 x 330ml bottles, Majestic).
For a beer with a fragrant, citrus note, try Wychcraft Blonde Beer – it’s excellent with the griddled corn (£1.59 for 500ml from Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose). For the stuffed jalapeños, Tommi recommends a dark ale.
I like Innis & Gunn Original Beer from Scotland for its oak-aged, spicy depths – serve at room temperature (widely available, £3.39 for 750ml).
The whole menu would be terrific with a strong IPA. Try Meantime India Pale Ale (£4.53 for 750ml, Sainsbury’s) made in Greenwich. Be aware of its 7.5 per cent alcohol level, though, if you want to keep your head through the match.

How to talk football
(like you know what you’re talking about)

“There are no easy games these days”
“They’re really closing us down”
“They need to play it down the channels”
“We need to play with more composure/passion/width” {use one every 10 mins}
“The goalie made himself big” {no sniggers}
“Route one is all we’ve got left”

What not to say

“What’s the offside rule again?”
“Hollyoaks is just starting on Channel 4”
“He’s got nice legs”