<p>Give me some inspiration. We will be watching for the purpose of the commercials, the half time show and mostly the FOOD. 
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<p>Feel free to post links to any recipes that you know are worth checking out. </p>
<p>Along those lines, I’m looking for a tried and true beer cheese dip (veggies/pretzels) - got one???</p>
<p>We aren’t really having a superbowl party. H likes to listen to the game in his workshop and only watch the important plays on the television.
I am planning on blue tortilla chips & guacamole ( blue & green)
I might get some skittles if I can find sour ones.
Gushers ( Shermans favorite candy) just sound too 
I offered to make chex mix, as a batch I made for xmas turned out really well, but he really isnt a snacker.
There is already a thread on superbowl food.</p>
<p><a href=“Super Bowl Food - Anyone from Seattle or Denver? - Parent Cafe - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1609272-super-bowl-food-anyone-from-seattle-or-denver.html</a></p>
<p>Right - I do remember that thread - but the slant was more for “what foods relate to Seattle/Denver” - I figured many of us are not/will not tailor the menu to those cities but to our personal munching delights. :)</p>
<p>Buffalo burgers, Coors beer and a Denver salad. Know who we are rooting for? </p>
<p>My one son had other things unique to Colorado to suggest, but we demurred. Leave that stuff in Colorado where it’s legal.</p>
<p>I bought some Angie’s Kettle Corn at Costco today. We are both watching our calories strictly, so that will be our only treat I’m afraid! We may not even watch the Super bowl, may go to a movie instead.</p>
<p>Whatever is being served in the bar in Oakland. I hope it’s good, and at least I know that beer will be involved.</p>
<p>H turns into a 12 year old boy whenever he ventures into a supermarket. So, whatever 12 year old boys eat, that’s what we will probably have. </p>
<p>We are taking it out this year due to some overly indulgent guests last year (alcohol not food). Figure they might behave themselves better if in a public place. So I guess we all will be ordering from the menu which I think includes the usual fare of sliders, wings, bbq pork sandwiches, pizza and pitchers of beer/soda.</p>
<p>Oh my - have you seen the Peyton Manning commercial going around Facebook - “The Dark Side” - tooooo funny!</p>
<p>abasket… Here’s one of our family faves for football games. Not really lo cal/lo fat/lo anything and its not really a dip but a cheese spread…but it goes quickly, addicting, it’s easy and you make it ahead!</p>
<p>Pretzel Beer Dip
3 c. finely shredded Cheddar (divided)
2 (8 oz) softened cream cheese
1 pkg. dry Hidden Valley Dressing (the one that uses milk)
1/2 C beer
1 bunch green onions (4-5) chopped</p>
<p>Mix all EXCEPT 1 C of cheddar. Shape into ball & put in Saran wrap lined bowl. Chill until firm. Invert on plate and cover with last cup of cheese.
Serve with pretzels (or veggies)</p>
<p>Sounds yummy!!!</p>
<p>Had some leftover pita bread so decided to make this simple and delicious fruit salsa with cinnamon chips.
<a href=“Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips Recipe”>http://allrecipes.com/recipe/annies-fruit-salsa-and-cinnamon-chips/</a></p>
<p>I am headed out to the farmers market to look for some ripe good tasting avocados for guacamole for tomorrow. Otherwise I think H and S will get pizza and salad from a local pizza place. Pizza is a treat in our house.
S has loved the Broncos since he was a little boy. We aren’t sure how that came to be since we don’t live in Colorado. My S is so thrilled the Broncos are in the Super Bowl. It is a treat for me to see him so excited.</p>
<p>My H is making duck chili–he debones two ducks/pulls off the skin and uses the duck meat instead of beef for the chili. I’m making vegetarian chili. Friend is brining braised chicken. Others are bringing appetizers and my baker friend is bringing her oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies.</p>
<p>I’ve been following this thread for ideas but on Friday I learned I have to work Sunday! So today went to a nearby turkey farm and bought a pot pie and sides…lots of yum and no fuss!!</p>
<p>Ok Gosmom- I just added your beer cheese thing to my menu- looks delicious! </p>
<p>This is our 1st year with so few people-there will be only 3 of us. We usually have my Mom over but she doesn’t get it that we mainly watch for the commercials, so she talks all thru them. I’m having her over for dinner tonight instead so I won’t feel guilty!</p>
<p>I bought a tri-tip to BarBQ and will do chips and salsa and guacamole as well. I am watching my calories so got a big bag of Skinny Pop at Costco too. I’ll probably throw together some nachos as well. Way too much food for 3 people!</p>