Almost every year at this time my husband is sitting in a hotel room in Europe on a business trip missing Super Bowl Sunday.
Even though technology enables him to see the game (if he feels like being awake at odd hours) it isn’t much fun. He would much rather be at home with us eating appetizers for dinner and having family and friends over to watch it all.
Somehow the stars aligned and he’s going to be home for the entire event this year! As a result he wants to have a small get-together with his family.
For so many years I have only had to worry about providing game day food for the kids and me. It’s not hard pleasing kids — a few store-bought appetizers from the frozen foods section at the grocery store and they’re happy as clams!
Now that we’re planning a “real” get-together with his parents and sister’s family, I need to get my game on!
Today I’m sharing 10 recipes from myself, some of my favorite blogging friends and a my favorite food sites to get us all ready for the big day. By the way, these recipes are perfect for any occasion!
I like to serve some things that are quick and easy and others might take me a little time. This one for zesty ranch crackers looks so easy and yummy from Yvonne at Stone Gable!
For a heartier “appetizer” these mini home-made chicken pot pies from Ann at On Sutton Place could be just the ticket. My son would love these!
Kelly at My Soulful Home shares these beautiful, easy, healthy and tasty Caprese Skewers. I think these are a must-make!
This next recipe had me at “eggroll.” I LOVE egg rolls!
Kelly, from The Lilypad Cottage, made this easy and delicious Southwestern Egg Roll Dip for game day. YUM!
It wouldn’t be a party at my house without my easy homemade salsa:
This amazing dessert pizza is from the Mommy is CooCoo blog. I have made this recipe several times and it is a hit each and every time. It is AMAZING!
This healthy popcorn munch looks like a winner from Meegan at What Meegan Makes. I know my husband will love the fact that it’s a healthy snack, too:
My husband always requests 7-layer dip for watching the Super Bowl. When I found this version on Pinterest from Raining Hot Coupons, I thought it was a great idea for parties — no worries about double dipping!
These bacon wrapped jalapenos aren’t very healthy with all that bacon, but they sure are tasty! I’ve made these from my favorite phone app, Big Oven before and they are amazingly good.
Finally, I’m sharing a sweet treat that my mom got from my aunt a zillion years ago. Kids and adults love them and they help you clean out your pantry. You can use the last tidbits remaining in cereal boxes or whatever you have left in your pantry. Garbage bars are gooey, peanut-butter and chocolate goodness!
Whether you watch the Super Bowl or not this year, you may want to try one of these delicious snacks for your next get-together or have a family appetizer night. Wouldn’t that be fun?!
Wishing you an amazing day,
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Oh YUMMY! I have not been into my football recipes and don’t know what I’ll be making on game day!!! YOU have given me so many wonderful recipes to choose from. Thanks for including me!! xo
What a wonderful round up Julie! Thank you so much for including my caprese skewers! Whoever wins the food will be awesome at your house! Glad your husband is home this year.
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These all look so yummy! So happy to hear your hubby will be home so you can all watch the game together this year. Also want to say how much I LOVE your new blog design, it’s beautiful!!!
Thanks for including my healthy popcorn recipe Julie. Such yummy ideas! Now I need a snack