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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 are exactly what they claim to be. CRISPY without deep frying, using one special ingredient you have in your kitchen pantry!
4.87 from 154 votes

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 on a baking tray
5 from 10 votes

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 on a platter
4.88 from 16 votes

Sticky Thai Chicken Wings

A flavour explosion with garlic, fish sauce, and chili.
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Side view of Sausage Rolls
5 from 10 votes

Sausage Rolls

The ultimate party staple. Flaky puff pastry wrapped around seasoned pork.
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Oven baked shrimp with a hint of lemon and garlic, topped with flavorful golden and buttery, garlic parmesan breadcrumbs.
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Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi

Buttery, garlicky, and breaded perfection. Gone in seconds.
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Baked Brie Bites | cafedelites.com
4.88 from 8 votes

Baked Brie Bites

Melty cheese in a crispy shell. Be careful, they are hot!
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Sausage Cream Cheese Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
5 from 9 votes

Sausage Cream Cheese Dip Stuffed Mushrooms

Low carb but you wouldn't know it. Savory sausage meets creamy cheese.
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Crab Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
5 from 14 votes

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.

This close-up shot shows a cast iron skillet filled with a creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken dip. The dip is a vibrant orange color, with melted cheese, chunks of chicken, and green onion scallions sprinkled throughout. There are also generous dollops of blue cheese sprinkled on top. The edges of the skillet are darkened, suggesting the dip has been baked. The background is a marble surface, a few pieces of celery, and the corner of a cracker. Everything looks yummy
5 from 26 votes

Buffalo Chicken Dip

All the flavour of wings without the bones. Scoop it up.
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Queso Mexican Cheese Dip
4.97 from 29 votes

Queso

Silky smooth and stays liquid. Ditch the jar stuff forever.
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Top view of The best, creamy Guacamole is so easy to make and better than anything found in a jar! Homemade Guacamole takes minutes to make and is so incredibly delicious! Perfect for a party as an appetizer OR just a simple snack! Use as a topping for your favourite fajitas, tacos and even carnitas.
5 from 5 votes

Guacamole

Authentic, fresh, and zesty. The only guac recipe you need.
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Top view of Chili Lime Texas Caviar in a glass bowl
4.78 from 18 votes

Chili Lime Texas Caviar

A bean salad that doubles as a dip. Fresh, healthy, and addictive.
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Antipasto-Cheeseball on a plate
5 from 8 votes

Cheese Ball Antipasto

A centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs.
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Top view image of Tortilla Chips Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Fried Tortilla Chips

Once you fry your own, you’ll never go back to bagged chips.
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5 from 4 votes

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
4.29 from 7 votes

Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges with Garlic Avocado Aioli

Sweet, salty, and crispy. The dip makes it.
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Crisp Baked Potato Wedges
4.93 from 54 votes

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.

Top view of Slow Cooker Chili
5 from 20 votes

Slow Cooker Chili

Set it, forget it, and feed a crowd. Rich, deep flavors that get better with time.
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Yummy Mongolian Glazed Meatballs
4.86 from 28 votes

Mongolian Glazed Meatballs

Glossy, sweet, and savory glaze clinging to tender beef.
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zoom in image of Teriyaki Beef Meatballs picked with toothpick
5 from 6 votes

Best Teriyaki Beef Meatballs

Homemade teriyaki sauce makes these impossible to stop eating.
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Garlic Butter Pizza Pull Apart Bread
5 from 6 votes

Garlic Butter Pizza Pull Apart Bread

Cheesy, garlicky fun. Rip off a piece and watch the cheese stretch.
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Zoom in image of a piece of Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread
4.20 from 10 votes

Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread

The classic sidekick. fast, easy, and always a winner.
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Individual Garlic Cheese Breads are quick to make and can be served with just about anything! Soups, pastas, steak and potatoes, stews,
4.84 from 6 votes

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.

Churros dipped in chocolate sauce
5 from 8 votes

Best Churros Recipe

Crispy ridges, soft centers, coated in cinnamon sugar. Dip them in chocolate!
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Side view of three slices of chocolate brownie stacked on top of each other. The brownies have a light brown top and dark, gooey interior.
4.92 from 537 votes

Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies

Crackly tops and fudgy centers. No mixer required.
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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies are crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside on the grill
4.96 from 24 votes

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth soft with that classic cross-hatch pattern.
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Quick Soft Cinnamon Rolls with a cream cheese glaze are super fluffy and light with a simple homemade dough, and a quick method to get baking!
4.75 from 140 votes

Quick Soft Cinnamon Rolls

fluffy rolls ready in a fraction of the time.
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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!

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