Are any of you going to watch the Superbowl? I know that Oscar and Gabe are looking forward to it. We are all planning to watch, but for me the fun will be more that we're doing something together rather than the actual game-watching. Although if the game is close, I'll get pulled in. And of course there are the commercials to enjoy.
Here are a few recipes that might suit the occasion. It seems like the kind of event that requires simple, comfort food, nothing too healthy or too fancy.
Nibbles:
Main courses:
Black Bean and Monterey Jack Casserole
Pumpkin Soup with an (Optional) Kick
Maybe an always popular side dish to break things up:
A classic dessert:
Apple pie is for baseball! That's why it's the Fall Classic. (I'm a die hard football fan, but I don't know what the dessert should be. I'm bringing leftover margarita cupcakes.)
Posted by: Anna | February 03, 2012 at 09:15 AM
Hmm, apple pie looks good to me, although I'm making your chocolate shortcake with blood orange sauce (Trader Joes had blood oranges this week and I love that dessert) Not very super-bowl-y but who cares! I also love the superbowl for the together time, the commericals, and catching up on my knitting. Oh, and I think we'll be making some of those pretzels too (but we make them every couple of weeks in the winter, so that's nothing new!) Enjoy!
Posted by: Nancye | February 03, 2012 at 10:47 AM
I thought of that baseball-and-apple-pie thing, but apple pie just goes with anything. Maybe something chocolate-y instead? Nancye has a good idea. Margarita cupcakes certainly go with the chili and salsa theme.
Posted by: Margy | February 03, 2012 at 10:54 AM
OK, I will admit I am thinking of doing my grocery shopping during the superbowl. It is a perfect time to shop and without the Skins playing, I don't much care about the game - although I do like the commercials. Have fun!
Posted by: Patti | February 05, 2012 at 10:30 AM