The weather has turned cold and football fever has begun. With a little prep time and warm up exercises in the kitchen, everyone can enjoy good food, festive themes and the big game in a big way. Keep the food simple but tasteful with easy recipes that can be made ahead of time, frozen till needed and ready to heat and eat in minutes.
Have A Ball
Most people think sausage balls are only for the holidays. However, sausage balls, spicy meat balls and olive cheese balls can liven up any party. Make these little tasty treats ahead time by the dozens. Store in airtight containers and freeze until needed. Simply heat and serve with an array of dipping sauces : honey mustard, ranch dressing, marinara, BBQ sauce and salsa. These will definitely score big.
It's All About The Bowl
It may be cold outside but it's warm in the kitchen. Make this party a fiesta. Stir up a big pot of taco soup, or to make things more fun, have a chili cook-off. Encourage friends to bring their favorite chili recipe to the party. Lineup the crock pots in the kitchen and it's every man for themselves. Have the bowls and spoons ready with a buffet of topping available : shredded cheese, onions, salsa, corn chips, tortilla chips and crackers. The big game won't just be about the two teams playing football. Purchase a large, brightly colored soup bowl and award the winning chili cook with a "super bowl" of their own.
Tradition Super Bowl Foods and Snacks
For some, Super Bowl Sunday means a day in front of TV with chips, chicken wings and sub sandwiches. Spice things up this year. Instead of just a bag of chips, serve layered nachos and bring those hot wings to life with blue cheese dressing.
Don't serve the same traditional cold cut subs. This year consider steak and cheese subs or BBQ chicken or meat ball subs. Perhaps it would be fun to create big mouth burgers infused with cheddar cheese and bacon.
Top It All Off With Deep Fried Desserts
It's not like the Super Bowl happens every day. It's a once a year excuse to kick back and enjoy oneself without too much guilt. So take advantage of it and offer guest deep fried heavenly desserts that will melt in their mouth. Deep fry it all: Twinkies, Snicker bars, cupcakes. Whatever sounds good. Top with powdered sugar or home-made ice cream. This is what sweet dreams are made of. Use your imagination. Keep it simple. Keep it easy and keep it fun. It's just a game. Enjoy it.
Amy Wingfield - Amy, a freelance writer since 1999, has combined her passion for writing and for Christian music.There's always a story behind the ...
