it goes without saying that i am beyond excited for this year's patriots/giants rematch, and it's so much fun to watch the game with a big group of people. super bowl parties are an incredible excuse for finger food, and a variety is key since there is no real main course. this year, the boyfriend and i are attending a friend's party, but i do love party planning, so here are some ideas and recipes i would try if we were hosting.
first, a brief tangent: i just got the epicurious app on my iphone, and i am obsessed. the recipe box? amazing. adding all ingredients from the recipes you want to make into a shopping list? GENIUS (i should probably mention that i love list-making.)
boston (sorry, foxboro - i'm subbing you out) and new york are both incredible food cities with seriously global representation, so instead of the usual buffalo wings and nachos, these suggested menus play up the international angle.
patriots starting line-up:
north end mini-meatball sliders (make these smaller and serve on buns!)
new england clam chowder (top this with bacon!)
giants starting line-up:
little italy flatbread (use different toppings for variety!)
mini bagels with cream cheese and lox
what to pour:
patriots:
(beers) harpoon and sam adams
(cocktail) cape codder
giants:
(beers) brooklyn lager and sixpoint craft ale
(cocktail) manhattan
second half:
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| oreo truffle footballs (i made these last year - YUM) |
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| red and blue velvet cupcakes |
what are you
<image credits: wall street journal, make mine vintage, family food, christy's kitchen creations, epicurious, lands of wisdom, amy blogs chow, tastebook, tammy's recipes, live love pasta, one particular kitchen>