if i were hosting a superbowl fete (see how wrong that sounds?), i would seize the opportunity to serve up some old timey treats, with a couple fresh tweaks here and there.
i'd start with some bowls of salted, smoked nuts and m&m's (maybe in your team's colors?), and how fun is this "super bowl," made of chex mix? your guests won't know whether to eat or stare. i recommend both. you could put nuts in it, or your dip and people can break off a piece, dip it and eat it. i like this concept. you can learn how to make it here.
a fresh and healthy crudite is a welcome addition to any gathering, as far as i'm concerned, because there are always people who prefer to eat healthy and even for those who don't, a nice, cool bite is sometimes just the thing. i like to be monochromatic in my choice of vegetables - i just think it looks nice. and for dip, i highly recommend this dill version, or this one, both especially perfect with cucumbers and celery. i can't wholeheartedly recommend it because i haven't tried it, but i will say i'm making this one this weekend and wil report back.
served in a pumpernickel bowl, any dip is just retro-perfection. note: the pumpernickel boule at whole foods is particularly nice for this purpose.
everyone's favorite has to be pigs in a blanket, and trader joe's has a really excellent option - they're called parmesan pastry pups and they're truly tasty. i like serving them with a few different dippers - ketchup, honey mustard, and my favorite mustard ever - trader joe's dijon.
if you want to add a wow-factor item, shrimp cocktail nails it every time, and i love the trader joe's cocktail sauce (any brand will do though) doctored with some extra horseradish and fresh lemon juice. also, deviled eggs always make a splash, and i love the idea of doing them with special toppings like chopped chives or red onion, a little pickle relish or a tiny dollop of caviar. OKAY, i'm getting off-task here. back to the basics...
if i were doing a stand-alone main course, i think i'd go the six foot hero route (btw, they also come in smaller sizes, including even a two-footer in some places). either that, or good old pizza.
hero photo from http://www.rhinebeckdeli.com/, bread bowl photo from http://www.cyrial.blogspot.com/; pastry pups photo from http://www.realsimple.com/, pizza photo from www.iupui.edu
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