It’s that time of the year again…yes you guessed it… Super Bowl Sunday. Time to watch LOTS of Football, Half- Time entertainment, great commercials, and most of all, LOTS of delicious party food.

It does not matter if you like football or not, or if you care about the Pittsburgh Steelers , or the Green Bay Packers, the important thing is that you will be surrounded by your family and friends to have a good time together.

If you are still searching for recipes for your party, search no more, because I am about to give you a list of my favorite recipes.

Ham Canapes (very easy, presentable and delicious)

Jalapeno Corn Dip ( for the vegetarian on your list)

Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip (everyone’s favorite)

7 Layer Guacamole Dip (yummy..)

Swedish Meatballs (quick, delectable, filling)

Texas Caviar (another meatless dish)

Mrs. Z’ s Deviled Eggs (can’t beat these!!)

Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Spread (sooooo good…)

Caramel Apple Dip (great for the underage crowd…)

Turkey Taco Ring (presentable and really tasty)

Rye Bread Dip (oldie but goodie..)

Tzatziki Dip (for the vegetarian in your crowd)

Lemon Basil Hummus (very healthful dip)

City Chicken (a party must…easy to snack on)

Calico Beans (better than chilly)

Veggie Platter (healthful and crunchy)

Non-alcoholic Punch (for the party animal having fun without alcohol)

Your list is ready.

All you have to do now is to prepare a shopping list, and coordinate some kitchen help to put it all together, for that special day.

MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN!!!!

photo credit: bjornmeansbear

Where did the time go? Don’t we say this more often now than ever before?

Time just seems to fly by, as 2010 is almost gone, and 2011 is  ready to begin.

New Year, new beginning, new resolutions, and the same good old great parties to give it all a great jump start.

Last year I posted a summary of party foods for your convenience, but if you missed it have no worries,  just click here, and start planning your party.

Here are a few new ones for your consideration:

• Homemade Tzatziki Dip - quick, easy, and awesome
• Rye Bread Dip – making a huge comeback
• Lemon Basil Hummus – your vegetarian friends will love you for it
• Chick Peas Vinaigrette - another vegetarian favorite
• Veggie Platter - healthy and crunchy snack for everyone
• Ham Canape - hearty party food, and beautiful combination of color
• Non-alcoholic punch – perfect for the designated drivers

Try one, or try them all, and please come back with comments.

Enjoy your party!

HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2011

Punch is one of those drinks that looks elegant, and tastes great, no matter what the occasion for celebration.  I have posted a Baby Blue Punch for blue theme baby shower, so to be fair, I am posting a recipe for a Pink Punch, for the pink theme baby shower.
This punch has a very refreshing taste, and an appealing rosy color.  Very simple to prepare, and one recipe serves 40.

Ingredients:

• 32 ounce bottle of apple juice, chilled
• 12 ounce can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 ½ liters ginger ale
• 1 apple – sliced horizontally into ¼ inch thick slices (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine apple juice, cranberry juice concentrate, and orange juice.
2. Stir until dissolved.
3. Slowly pour in ginger ale.
4. Float apple slices on top of punch.

Tip: I used a cookie cutter, and cut out little hearts in the middle of the apple slices, which at the same time removed the core.

This punch makes a very interesting addition to a blue theme for a baby shower.
The baby blue color of the punch resembles the sky, and the melting ice cream scoops, resemble frothy white clouds.
It is non-alcoholic, thus very inviting for the mother-to-be.

Ingredients:

• 1 (.13 ounce package of blue, berry flavored unsweetened drink mix)
• 2 liter bottle lemon-lime soda
• 64 oz. white cranberry juice
• 8 scoops vanilla ice cream

Directions:

1. In a large punch bowl, stir together the drink mix, lemon-lime soda, and white cranberry juice.
2. Float scoops of ice cram on top

Tip: If you like this punch to be sweeter, you may add 1 cup of sugar.  I like this recipe without the additional sugar.