You guys know I love a good party, but here is my confession.. I’m really just here for the Halftime Show. That is my Super Bowl. While everyone is screaming at the TV, I’m pacing myself. But the second that music starts? It’s showtime.
That is when the snack table shines. I want my wings hot, my dips cheesy, and my drink full so I don’t miss a single second of the performance.
I’ve organized this year’s menu into quarters so you can pace your eating (and cooking). From the only buffalo wing recipe you’ll ever need to the desserts that guarantee a win!
1st Quarter: The Kickoff (Wings & Finger Foods)
We start strong. No soggy appetizers allowed.
The MVP of this entire lineup is my Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings (Baked). I have tested this recipe dozens of times to prove you don’t need a deep fryer to get that crunch. It is science, it works, and it will change your life.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings (Baked)
My secret baking powder trick makes these taste deep fried. No oil mess, just crunch.
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Sticky Honey Sesame Chicken Wings
Sweet, savory, and sticky finger licking good. You’ll need extra napkins.
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Sticky Thai Chicken Wings
A flavour explosion with garlic, fish sauce, and chili.
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Crispy Garlic Chicken Strips with Sweet Chilli Mayo
Hand breaded crunch without the deep fryer. The creamy chilli mayo is mandatory.
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Sausage Rolls
The ultimate party staple. Flaky puff pastry wrapped around seasoned pork.
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Two ingredients, infinite flavour. Brushed with maple syrup for a caramelized finish.
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Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi
Buttery, garlicky, and breaded perfection. Gone in seconds.
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Garlic Shrimp (prawn) Salad Wonton Cups
Fresh, crunchy, and look fancy with zero effort.
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Baked Brie Bites
Melty cheese in a crispy shell. Be careful, they are hot!
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Sausage Cream Cheese Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
Low carb but you wouldn't know it. Savory sausage meets creamy cheese.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
A little bit of luxury for game day. Rich, cheesy, and packed with flavour.
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2nd Quarter: The Grazing Game (Dips & Boards)
This is for the Pick and Go crowd. Keep these on the coffee table.
If you only make one dip, make the Buffalo Chicken Dip. It’s rich, spicy, and vanishes in minutes.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
All the flavour of wings without the bones. Scoop it up.
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Queso
Silky smooth and stays liquid. Ditch the jar stuff forever.
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Guacamole
Authentic, fresh, and zesty. The only guac recipe you need.
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Skillet Spinach Bacon Artichoke Dip
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon. The pan will be licked clean.
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Avocado Salsa
Chunky, fresh, and perfect for scooping with chips.
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Salsa Recipe
Restaurant style salsa made in a blender in 5 minutes.
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Chili Lime Texas Caviar
A bean salad that doubles as a dip. Fresh, healthy, and addictive.
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Avocado Hummus
Creamy chickpeas meet rich avocado. The best of both worlds.
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Cheese Ball Antipasto
A centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs.
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Loaded Cheeseboard
How to assemble the perfect grazing board so you don't have to cook all day.
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Fried Tortilla Chips
Once you fry your own, you’ll never go back to bagged chips.
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Homemade Truffle Fries
Gourmet snacking at home. Parmesan and truffle oil are a match made in heaven.
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Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges with Garlic Avocado Aioli
Sweet, salty, and crispy. The dip makes it.
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Crispy Garlic Baked Potato Wedges
Fluffy on the inside, golden crunch on the outside.
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Halftime: The Showstoppers (Mains)
The big game needs big fuel. These are the crowd pleasers.
Slow Cooker Chili is perfect here set it, forget it, and let people serve themselves while you watch the show.
Slow Cooker Chili
Set it, forget it, and feed a crowd. Rich, deep flavors that get better with time.
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Mongolian Glazed Meatballs
Glossy, sweet, and savory glaze clinging to tender beef.
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Best Teriyaki Beef Meatballs
Homemade teriyaki sauce makes these impossible to stop eating.
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Mini Caprese Deep Dish Pizzas
Bite-sized deep dish perfection. Great for kids and adults.
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Garlic Butter Pizza Pull Apart Bread
Cheesy, garlicky fun. Rip off a piece and watch the cheese stretch.
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Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread
The classic sidekick. fast, easy, and always a winner.
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Individual Garlic Cheese Bread
No fighting over the best slice. Everyone gets their own cheesy goodness.
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4th Quarter: Sweet Victory (Desserts)
Win or lose, we eat dessert. Finger food sweets are best so you don’t need plates.
We are ending with Best Churros Recipe. Nothing beats fresh fried dough coated in sugar.
Best Churros Recipe
Crispy ridges, soft centers, coated in cinnamon sugar. Dip them in chocolate!
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Nutella Churro Donut Holes
Bite-sized churro balls stuffed with Nutella. You heard me.
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Maple Glazed Apple Fritter Donut Holes
Like the bakery favorite but easier to eat.
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Nutella Stuffed Baked Banana Bread Donuts
Banana bread in donut form with a chocolate surprise inside.
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Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies
Crackly tops and fudgy centers. No mixer required.
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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Melt-in-your-mouth soft with that classic cross-hatch pattern.
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Dough Cups
No bake, egg-free, and totally safe to eat raw.
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Quick Soft Cinnamon Rolls
fluffy rolls ready in a fraction of the time.
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Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
Gooey caramel pecan topping over soft dough. Sticky fingers guaranteed.
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Strawberry Coconut Cheesecake Salad
A “salad” made of cheesecake filling and fruit. It counts as healthy, right?
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Chocolate Covered Bananas
Simple, sweet, and fun to eat. Kids love these.
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If you have been following me for a while, you will know that I love hosting parties. So I have made many recipe roundups for all your party needs. So next time your hosting Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween Party or a New years eve party, I have you covered!
