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the ultimate food guide for super bowl party planning

The Ultimate Super Bowl Food Guide

Can the Super Bowl even be the Super Bowl without a party table loaded down with snacks, appetizers, sandwiches and dips galore? Maybe you fancy a big bowl of

Close up of these breakfast stuffed biscuits to show texture and sausage, egg, cheese filling.

Ultimate Stuffed Sausage Egg Cheese Biscuits

I see your classic breakfast sandwich and raise you a batch of Ultimate Stuffed Sausage, Egg Cheese Biscuits- the perfect grab & go breakfast recipe! With

A hostess in a navy college sweatshirt placing snacks on a classic plaid tailgate.

Dinner with Friends: Hosting a Tailgate Party

Tailgating isn't just for the stadium! Spend a little time with your friends, neighbors or family this month watching the big game with all the tailgate swagger

A bowl of green chile chicken salad with roasted corn, red onions and cilantro topped with shredd cheese to show texture of the salad and how to serve it.

Green Chile Chicken Salad

You've not had chicken salad like this before! We're talking a serious fiesta, Tex Mex makeover that will make your tastebuds sing! Building on the classic

Classic Sausage Balls with green chiles on a wooden tray and a bowl of orange marmalade to show how to serve at a party.

Green Chile Sausage Balls

Cheesy Green Chile Sausage Balls will make your traditional sausage ball recipe sing with the addition of savory green chiles! A simple mixture of sharp cheddar

Shredded Chicken, ranch dressing, hot buffalo sauce and Hawaiian rolls make for unforgettable Buffalo Chicken sliders perfect for your next game, party or as a meal with a bowl of soup!

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Shredded chicken, hot buffalo sauce, cool Ranch dressing & cream cheese on crisp Hawaiian sweet rolls make unforgettable Buffalo Chicken Sliders for an

A platter full of the best recipe for nachos with Louisiana Gumbo.

Louisiana Gumbo Nachos

The ultimate in game day nachos, Louisiana Gumbo Nachos are what real football food is all about! These nachos are made with crisp tortilla chips smothered in

A bowl of potato salad inspired by a loaded baked potato.

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

What's not to love when everything you love about loaded baked potatoes meets the South's favorite side dish, easy potato salad? Tender potatoes and all the

fresh pineapple salsa is a wonderful appetizer dip or topping for grilled chicken and fish.

Summery Pineapple Salsa

Grab a handful of tortilla chips and get ready to load them up with fresh Pineapple Salsa. This easy fruit salsa recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and

This quirky layered salad is a southern classic that never fails to be a true hit at cookouts, potlucks and family gatherings. Ridiculously and surprisingly delicious, Southern Cornbread Salad is a stunner, loaded up with layers of cornbread, marinated black eyed peas, tomatoes, corn, green onions and bell pepper, bacon, cheddar cheese and a cool and creamy buttermilk Ranch dressing.

Southern Cornbread Salad

This quirky layered salad is a southern classic that never fails to be a true hit at cookouts, potlucks and family gatherings. Ridiculously and surprisingly

Easy homemade olive salad, ham, salami and provolone layered in crescent rolls to create a muffuletta sandwich ring for parties.

Muffuletta Crescent Ring Sandwich

A fun twist on a New Orleans classic, this Muffuletta Crescent Ring Sandwich has all the traditional layers of ham, salami, cheese and homemade olive salad

a bag of hot roasted peanuts makes a nostalgic treat at football games, tailgates and drive in movies.

Easy Roasted Peanuts in the Shell

Warm, nutty, with intense peanut flavor, Roasted Peanuts in the shell are the perfect nostalgic snack for ballgames, movie nights, bonfires and parties!

shredded chuck roast cooked in homemade tangy and sweet bbq sauce in the crock pot for sandwiches or as a main dish

Crock Pot BBQ Beef Pot Roast

Get ready to enjoy cozy, comforting pot roast with mouthwatering cookout flair! This easy BBQ Beef Pot Roast recipe slow cooks seasoned chuck roast to fall

Cheesy loaded boneless buffalo chicken wings are perfect appetizers for parties, ball games, the Super Bowl, even dinners!

Loaded Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings

These cheesy Loaded Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings are the perfect party appetizers! This simple, short cut recipe uses breaded chicken tossed in a zesty,

5 tips for planning a party menu with appetizers, finger foods and dips with a list of recipes to make and serve

How to Plan an Appetizer Party Menu

A party isn't a party without plenty of finger foods, dips, desserts and little snacks to nibble and share. With these 5 easy tips and 19 recipes you can put

Ham and pineapple dip with cream cheese, green onions, pecans and mayo is a quick and easy appetizer dip

Ham & Pineapple Hawaiian Dip

Ham & Pineapple Hawaiian Dip is a richly creamy, savory and lightly sweet dip loaded with smoky ham, crushed pineapple, cream cheese, green onions, chopped

Southern black eyed pea salad made with bell peppers, onion and marinated in Italian dressing

Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad

This classic Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad combines the savory goodness of creamy black eyed peas with the zesty crunch of crisp red and green bell peppers and

A Vintage Tailgate & 2 Other Must-Haves for this Weekend’s Big Game

The Engineer has been asking “How can you have a southern blog and not write about college football?,” And since I do love some football food and tailgating, I

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Ritz Bits Muddy Buddies Snack

The classic combination of peanut butter and crackers get a chocolate snack mix overhaul with quick and easy Ritz Bits Muddy Buddies.  Dangerously

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Fall Apple Cider Cheese Fondue

Celebrate the best of the season with a fun Apple Cider Cheese Fondue!  This easy dip is a decidedly delicious fall appetizer whose relevance stretches

Creamy Peppercorn Parmesan Cheese Dip

Creamy Peppercorn Parmesan Cheese Dip

Sharp Parmesan cheese & rich cracked black peppercorns set this fabulously easy dip recipe apart from all other dips!  Whipped together with a little

Million Dollar Shrimp & Crab Dip

Hot, easy & melted cheesy!  I'm talking Million Dollar Shrimp & Crab Dip. This classic baked Louisiana seafood dip is loaded with shrimp,

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Classic Mexican 7 Layer Dip

This easy, classic recipe for 7 Layer Dip makes the best Mexican bean dip around!  With creamy sour cream, guacamole & refried bean layers, not to

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Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatballs

Bring the WOW to your next party or tailgate with these easy Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatball appetizers. Deliciously spicy and packed with deep, rich southern

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