Super Bowl Recipe Ideas

Hi All, so I'm not a huge football person but I just realized that it is almost Super Bowl Sunday and everyone would be heading to the stores to get things for a Super Bowl Party! Here are 10 items I wrote up a few years ago for you and they are still great options for the party as well as the Veggie Pizza I posted two weeks ago. Enjoy and have fun.

10 Super Bowl Sunday Ideas:

Buffalo Chicken Bites - Take this favorite recipe of mine and instead of cooking full chicken breasts you can slice them into strips or bites, the cooking time will vary, but they make for a great bowl on the table with both ranch and  blue cheese dipping sauces.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza - An even better way to get that buffalo taste! You can pretty much walk and go with a slice of this pizza.
Summer Pasta Salad - Okay I know it isn't summer, but this is a great way to get some vegetables onto the table in a tasty way.
Hearty Chili - Isn't Chili another way of saying Football?  Come to think of it I haven't made a pot of chili yet this season, I am going to have to remedy this very soon!
Homemade Hummus - Serve this with a plate of warmed pita bread and raw cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, celery and cucumbers!
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips - This is not only a beautiful addition to any table it is quite addicting and the cinnamon chips are a fun way to serve the salsa.
Roasted Vegetable Pizza - You can make the vegetables ahead of time and throw the pizza together in a few minutes before the company arrives.
Teriyaki Chicken Wings - I know this recipe is for chicken legs but there is no reason you couldn't make chicken wings! Again here is a great recipe that you can make a day or two in advance and just let it soak in all that goodness!
Apple Crisp - Seriously do you need a reason why this is on the list?  Yum should do it!
Guacamole - I love guacamole.  Plain and simple.  So easy to make!  I like to serve next to a bowl of salsa so if folks aren't  fan of guacamole they have an alternative.

Shrimp Stir Fry

I love stir fry and I can't believe that I don't have a standard Shrimp Stir Fry recipe on here yet! I often make variations of this adding lime juice, sriracha, honey or anything else I feel needs to be in my stir fry to give it a little extra zing that day. This recipe is very basic and gives me what I needed today - a plate of delicious veggies in a wonderful sauce over some rice with plump juicy shrimp. What more can a girl ask for?! Like any of my stir fry recipes feel free to change up the vegetables to what you prefer most in your stir fry.



Shrimp Stir Fry: Serves 4

1lbs Shrimp - Peeled & Deveined
1 Garlic Clove - Minced
1C Broccoli
1 Bell Pepper - Sliced
1 Onion - Sliced
1 Zucchini - Sliced
2 Carrots - Sliced
1C Sugar Peas
1/2C Chicken Stock - Fat Free
1/4C Teriyaki Sauce - LaChoy Brand
2TB Soy Sauce
1TB Corn Starch
1TB Olive Oil
2C Water
1C Rice
Salt & Pepper

In a sauce pot bring the water, rice, 1tsp of olive oil and some salt to a boil, stir, cover and reduce to a simmer until all of the water has been absorbed into the rice.

In a large skillet add the remaining 2tsp of olive oil over medium to medium high heat, add the garlic with the broccoli, onions and carrots and some salt and pepper, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes, add the remaining veggies and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the veggies are cooked through but still have a nice crunch to them. Remove to a large bowl.

Mix together the chicken stock, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce and corn starch and pour about 1/4 of the mixture into the skillet along with the shrimp and cook the shrimp in a single layer for 3-4 minutes until they are fully cooked through. Add the remainder of the sauce to the pan with the veggies and allow the sauce to thicken, stirring constantly (this will happen quickly). Remove from the heat, serve over the rice and enjoy!

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WW: 8 Points Plus / Serving

Veggie Pizza

In need of an idea for a Super Bowl Party Appetizer? This is my go to to take to parties, it is more exciting then veggies & dip but is exactly that and a healthy option that even the manliest of men will eat. This recipe came from one of my Great Aunts a few years ago and I love to make it and think of her every time. It is easy to carry around and is able to be customized to your tastes. I used to make this with full fat ingredients and mayo instead of sour cream, well let me tell you - that is just foolish! I made it this past week for a book club meeting and used all reduced fat or light ingredients as well as substituting 100% of the mayo for sour cream. Everyone liked it, I honestly couldn't tell a difference and by the end of the night it was all gone. This is also a great recipe to make with your kids as you can get a little artistic with the veggie distribution!


Veggie Pizza: 24-32 Pieces

2 Packages Crescent Rolls - I use Reduced Fat
1 Package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (dry)
1/2C Sour Cream - I use Daisy's Light
8oz Cream Cheese - I use 1/3 Less Fat
2TB Milk - I use Fat Free
1C Cheddar Cheese - Shredded
1 Bell Pepper - Thinly Sliced
2 Carrots - Shredded
1 Cucumber - Seeded & Chopped
1-2C Broccoli - Chopped

Spread the crescents out on a greased sheet pan to cover the pan and pinch the seams together as much as possible - it doesn't have to be perfect. Place in a 375° oven for approximately 9-11 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature (if you are in a hurry place it in the fridge while you prepare the rest!)

In a stand mixer mix together the dressing, sour cream, cream cheese and milk. Spread the mixture over the cooled crescent roll base then evenly distribute the veggies all over the top of the dip. Top with the cheese and then with clean hands or a spatula press down on the veggies so they stick into the dip and are less likely to make a mess when you bite into them. Slice into either 24 or 32 pieces, remove to a tray and enjoy!

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WW: 3 Points Plus / Serving @ 24 servings
2 Points Plus / serving @ 32 servings