It may be "American" rules, compared to the traditional Canadian CFL, but you must admit, even in the Great White North the Superbowl is BIG! Why not go crazy and have a little fun to score a touchdown with your family & friends by hosting the ultimate Superbowl party, with the help of delicious serving suggestions from Summer Fresh!
Getting the Fans in the Seats!
It’s never too hard to invite friends and family over for a good time with delicious food, but just in case you need a bit of help gathering your crowd, try these suggestions:
• E-vite: Inviting guests via an e-mail or interactive “e-vite” is a simple and free way to send out all of your information at one time and even keep track of who is coming on-line
• Facebook: If you are like most people, you are either a member of Facebook or have at least heard of it! Simply create your “Event” and send it out to your friends. This even allows you to keep track of who is coming, who has declined, or to make changes, comments or post pictures.
• Foam “Hand” Delivered Invites: Everyone loves those oversized foam hands that are worn during football games, so why not start the party early and use these as invites? Simply slip all of the party information in the hand pocket and deliver to your guests!
When you establish how many guests are attending, plan on spicing your party up a bit with these suggestions:
• Host a “theme” event by having guests deck out in their favourite team’s colours and the most festive contestant wins!
• Host a pot luck and have guests bring their favourite football finger foods.
• Weather permitting, move the party outdoors and have a late season BBQ! Pre game, try your own flag football game in the backyard
• Have snacks at your house, then move the party to a local pub or bar to watch the game and grab some drinks
On to the grub!
Now onto the best part (after the football of course), the Superbowl grub! Try these delicious and unique snacks to help keep the party cheering:
• Cheesy Chili Bowls: In a large pot, add chili and Summer Fresh Provolone & Onion Cheesy Dip. Stir until hot. While this is simmering, hollow out Kaiser Buns into a mini bread bowl and fill with chili. Serve with a spoon!
• Nacho Mountain: Pile nacho chips a mile high on a platter and drizzle with Summer Fresh 5 Cheese Dip, followed by Summer Fresh Classics Bruschetta, diced peppers and ground beef. Bake in the oven and serve warm.
• Football Sandwiches: With a football shaped cookie cutter, cut out 2 dozen pieces and create an array of delicious options! Try turkey with Summer Fresh Jalapeno Hummus, Salami with Summer Fresh Spicy Artichoke & Asiago or Summer Fresh Classics Roasted Red Pepper Dip marinated veggie. After all sandwiches have been created, fill a piping bag with Summer Fresh Classics Tzatziki and create “laces” to replicate a football!
• Sweet Curry Chicken Wings: Brush Summer Fresh Sweet Curry Dip over chicken wings and bake. Serve with additional Sweet Curry Dip for dipping!
• Mini Red Potato Poppers: Cook mini red potatoes with a pinch of kosher salt and allow to cool. Cut in half, scoop out the middle and fill with Summer Fresh Firey Red Pepper Feta Spread.
• Pizza Roll ups: Roll out prepared crescents and spread on Summer Fresh Mexicali Dip followed by pepperoni and diced hot peppers. Roll and bake according to directions.
• Stuffed Hot Peppers: Using mini hot peppers scoop out the middle and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine Summer Fresh Seven Grain Salad and Summer Fresh Spicy Hummus together until well mixed. Stuff each pepper with the mixture and bake. Serve warm.
• Maple Walnut Muffins: Combine a regular cake mix as per the directions, adding ˝ container of Summer Fresh Maple Walnut Topping. Pour into muffin cups and bake. Remove from oven and drizzle each cupcake with remaining Maple Walnut Topping.
• Sundried Tomato Baguette: Cut a long French Baguette in half (lengthways) and spread generously with Summer Fresh Sundried Tomato Parmesan Dip. Broil in the oven until bubbly, cut and serve.
• Tamarind Trail Mix: Combine cashews, wheat square cereal, peanuts and mini pretzels together in a bowl and toss with Summer Fresh Tamarind Dip. Spread on a baking sheet and bake in the oven until crispy.
• Summer Fresh Dip & Variety Pack: Looking for a quick and simple snack solution? Put out the Summer Fresh Dip & Variety Pack, which comes with Spinach Dip, Artichoke Asiago, Hummus and Red Pepper Hummus and serve with crackers, fresh veggies or naan bread.
After the fun and games are over and you’re favourite team has won (or lost), send your guests packing with a unique party favour, created using delicious additions from Summer Fresh!
• In a large themed bowl (think football shaped), add a bag of gourmet pita chips, crackers and Summer Fresh Sweet Potato Hummus for dipping. Wrap with cellophane!
• In a medium sized jar, layer Summer Fresh Spicy Artichoke & Asiago Dip, Summer Fresh Hummus, Summer Fresh Bruschetta and Summer Fresh Avocado Hummus. Close the jar and tie with a festive ribbon. Now, your guest has a great take away layered dip!
• Fill a small cooler bag with an assortment of dips and hummus including Summer Fresh Classics Eggplant Hummus, Summer Fresh Chipotle Dip or Summer Fresh Artichoke & Spinach Hummus.
