Except when we've been invited out, we just have our normal dinner type stuff.

We've also never done anything special for the Super Bowl. I watched it for the commercials but then found that I could find ALL of the commercials on line. Because it's in the evening, takes a long time because of those commercials and that halftime show and people have to work the next day or have kids that go to school, most people I know just stay home and watch the Super Bowl and don't make any kind of party out of it. Halftime comes too late at night for me to eat big amounts, and supper is usually before 6:30 here.

So, I don't make anything special for Super Bowl, and I don't remember that I ever have, although Elery likes Nachos or chips and guacamole, the same things he likes as snacks all the rest of the time, LOL.

Annie

Pulled pork - I have an 8lb Boston butt going in the smoker at 6am. Cole slaw - made today. Suzi is making spinach dip and I've made a Lemon Blueberry loaf (thanks either Linda or Ann or Annie.) We have two sets of neighbors coming. One is bringing miniature fried chicken on waffles and some kind of dessert. The other couple, who live next door, are bringing chips and dips.

As best as I can figure, we have enough food for 20 to 24 people.

Since we live in Colorado, the game starts at 4pm so serving the main part of the food at halftime works out just right.

Normally, I do jerk wings instead of pulled pork, but this is our first winter in Colorado and my first time using my new smoker in the winter, so I figured I'd do something different. Nothing like a challenge.

We're 2 of us in a rental in Savannah. There is a nice stockpot. Going for chili. Considered ribs and slaw but too much work..

GO PATS.

We don’t even watch the Super Bowl, let alone cook for it. Haha! Neither of us are sports people. BUT, if I did it would be all appetizers, starting with a variety of wings and then for sure this dip:

1 can refried beans

1 cup picante sauce or thick salsa

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

3/4 cup sour cream

3 oz cream cheese cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Tortilla chips and salsa

Combine all in a 1 1/2 qt slow cooker and serve when heated through. I like this at room temp also. It’s a recipe I got a long time ago from Taste of Home.

DW and I will be having beef stew tonight. May watch part of the Super Bowl. It it is a work day tomorrow so we won’t be seeing the end of the game. I would much prefer if the Super Bowl kickoff was around 4:00 PM and World Series first pitches were 4:00 PM eastern on weekends and 6:00 PM weekdays,

We love hosting the two dreary Winter events. This and the Academy Awards. Some old friends we only see a couple times a year. Very casual/ social. Yesterday was a fun prep day. Hit the local market for a 'look-see' for fresh ingredients and inspiration. Brisket, sirloin, short ribs, to grind this morning for burger sliders. Made a dry rub of dried porcinis, coriander, sweet and smoked paprika, s&p, ...making a new bun recipe,... potato brioche rolls.

Everyone out and about were very chipper. Cheese monger saw me coming and had a few things ready for me to taste. Then tasted a few hard goat cheeses. Bought my favorite Humbolt Fog, but out of the gorgonzola I like so tasted a few others...nope, nada, then described 'creamy yet something that would crumble' and "ah, try this!"... delicious!..."what is it?"....Maytag Blue, haha. My first Maytag Blue. : )

Then the cute Deli counter boys for more treats and samples. (they insist).

Swung by RocklandBakery for marble rye/pumpernickle still warm and sliced they way you like it at checkout...

Brunch Menu

'flavor bomb' Bloody Mary, (I like virgin), beer wine and what ever.

Spring rolls, Tea Sammies, guacamole, hummus, smoked tomatillo salsa, pico chunky salsa....pulled pork, choice of tortilla or slider buns, fresh fridge pickles...thawing a couple packets of mini tamales.

Kick-off Menu

Burger sliders and baby dogs, sweet potato fries, snip-your-own-salad, roasted beet salad/Maytag Blue, potato salad.

Half-time

Grilled cheese....mozarella, tomato, pesto, arugula and any leftovers from above for late arrivals

All Day help-yourself-in-the-freezer mini ice crean sandwiches....purchased. I had planned to make them last weekend but never got to it.

sleevendog -- you are going all out! Sounds wonderful!

Buns are rising.

Tea sammies made, cut later. (leftovers un-cut will be lunch tomorrow)

About to grind meats.

Most came out of the freezer so pretty easy....tamales and pulled pork. And the sauces. And the quart of chili for the dogs. Made sauerkraut last month. It's fun.

Woke up timing and planning. Most was prepped yesterday.

Roasted chickpeas last night for a nibble with pecans and pepitas and adding dried cranberries. I used za'atar type blend with urfa biber.

After grinding,.... spring rolls, guacamole, pico.

My two cheats are the bought corn tortillas and the ice cream sammies.

Going to a family gathering so have no idea what will be served. All I know is I was asked to make my gluten free lemon bars, which are a family favorite :-) But our host is a wonderful cook and I know there will be tons of good food and drink available.

Personally, I could care less about the game, unless our Seahawks were playing :-) But there is a very strong anti-Patriots sentiment in this area so we will be cheering on the Eagles!!

We thought of cheesesteaks too late. Just for SO though since I don't like red meat. But it's snowing out so we don't feel like any more shopping. We had chicken fajitas on Friday. That was close.

Not having a watch party but we're eating Crab casserole.

Rooting for the Eagles, so I'm making a play on Philly cheesesteaks; cheesesteak paninis with sauteed onions, bell peppers (Penzey's Sunny Paris seasoning) and marinara, with aged Provolone and muenster.

I recently bought a Cuisinart Griddler and am having loads of fun cooking on it!

chili, guacamole and red sangria, salsa n'chips. Last night started with pizza.

We're in a rental in Savannah. Made a meaty chili with shredded jack cheese, sour cream, chopped scallions and taco chips. We're rooting for the Pats.

Big get together here. It's not about wanting the Eagles to win.....it's about wanting the Pat's to lose.

Chili, pulled pork, slaw, deviled eggs , nachos , queso....and the Brits bright bread pudding!!!!! So stuffed....