In the fall and winter I like to spice up my parties, and since I’m a big fan of Southwestern cuisine I love spicy nachos, quesadillas, salsas, and guacamole dips. I love avocados, my favorite snack is avocados and corn chips, so whenever I find a new recipe for guacamole, or one that incorporates avocado I have to give it a try.
Avocados are easy to slice, just cut them in half, and pull out the seed. Then take a knife and dice the avocado while it’s still in the peel and then scoop it out. It’s that easy, especially when …read more

I had the opportunity to ask a few questions of Bethenney Frankel from the "Real Housewives of New York City." Now you can check out what Bethenney has to say as she demonstrates how to make healthy Super Bowl snacks for your Superbowl party. Frankel is not just a "real housewife", she’s also a Culinary school-trained Chef who runs her own Manhattan bakery, and was a finalist on Martha Stewart’s "Apprentice" show.
Bethenney also shares a few of her party tips to make your party go a little smoother. Such as coming up with a signature cocktail and making pitchers of …read more

Here’s an easy, healthy Superbowl party snack idea from Tostitos. The recipe is very simple, and prep time is only about 15 minutes.
Southwestern Caviar

2 (15 oz cans) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped green onions, bulbs and green tops
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
juice of one lime
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and chopped ( for a spicier dip leave the seeds in)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon of salt

In a large bowl toss all the ingredients until evenly mixed. Serve with Tostitos(tm) Scoops, or other Frito-Lay chips for dipping.

She Knows Parties has a whole list of Superbowl or football party planning ideas right at your fingertips. Check out some of these to help you plan a fun football party this year.

15 Superbowl party appetizer and snack ideas
10 more Super Bowl party food ideas
Have your guests dress up as their favorite football player.
Super Bowl party margarita recipes
Superbowl party favor ideas
Superbowl party decorating ideas
Looking for Superbowl cake ideas? Check out this Nordic Ware® Stadium bundt cake pan.

Do you plan a football theme party for the Superbowl, or just watch it at home with the family? If you have any …read more

When you’re planning Superbowl party food you have to think hearty, spicy, and easy to eat. Your party guests will have one eye on the TV, and one arm up in the air cheering on their favorite team. Try to focus on appetizers, and snack foods for your Superbowl party menu.
Here are a few of my favorite favorite game day munchies for Super Bowl Sunday:

Buffalo Chicken Wings
Potato Skin Pizzas
Artichoke Bacon Spread
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Mango Shrimp Tostaditos
Mexican Seven Layer Dip
Spicy Chicken Quesadillas
Chipotle Sliders
Guacamole Football Field
Veggie Wraps with Olive Tapanade
Cayenne Pretzels
Pizza Pinwheels
Loaded Nachos
Cajun Meatballs

If you …read more

I love this recipe for Buffalo Chicken wings, you can use regular chicken wings, chicken breast strips or boneless chicken chunks to make them. I love making them with chicken breast strips, they’re fabulous!
I think I originally got this recipe from Emeril Live. I think I’ve made a couple adaptations to it since then (tweaked it a little to suit my own tastes). These wings make wonderful party appetizers.
Buffalo Chicken Wings20 chicken wings (you can also use chicken breast strips, or boneless breaded chicken chunks), washed and patted dry.1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 …read more

With football playoffs, college bowl games, and the Super Bowl all coming up within the next two months I thought I should start giving you some football party and food ideas, and recipes.
Here’s a really cute idea from Wholly Guacamole.

Football season traditionally means tailgate time, play-off parties and a table of unhealthy dips loaded with calories–70 per tablespoon for spinach dip and a whopping 90 per tablespoon in buttermilk ranch. With Americans deriving an estimated 30 percent of their daily calories from outside traditional meals, the trend in party fare is to serve healthier options. At just …read more

Why should the host do all the work? If you really want your guests to get in the spirit of things, have them dress up in costumes appropriate to a Super Bowl party.
Ideas include dressing as a favorite football player, cheerleader, referee and even that one guy who shows up to the game wearing no shirt and the team’s logo painted on his chest. Bet your guests go all out for this one!

Though beer is a Super Bowl party staple, nothing says party like a large batch of frozen-blended goodness. There are Margaritas for every occasion and the Super Bowl is no different. Here are some fun recipes to try out on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Cranberry Margarita
1 1/2 oz. tequila 3/4 oz. triple sec 3/4 oz lemon juice  2 1/2 oz. cranberry juice  Half a dozen ice cubes
Shake or blend and serve.
Watermelon Margarita
1-½ oz. tequila ¾ oz. triple sec ¾ oz. Midori Liqueur …read more

What better way to end your Super Bowl party than to send your guests home with some very cool favors. With themed parties taking off in popularity, favor ideas abound.
Check out some of these Super Bowl Party favor ideas to see if there’s something suitable for your guests.
Both male and female guests will appreciate these football key rings. They’re functional too, so you know your guests are going to use them.

Football cups are also functional, especially for guests on the go. They also make great car cups for kids.
 

Your guests will be able to keep hot drinks …read more