Thursday, January 29, 2009

Touchdown for the Hostess!

 As Sunday approaches bets are being placed, polls are going up, and men across the nation are pulling out their foam fingers. So what are the women across the nation doing? They are preparing for the most casual party of the year- The Super Bowl Party. Nothing is easier than the Super Bowl Party, but that doesn't mean you can't throw a great bash. Here are a few ideas to make your food and table scape more memorable than this years Super Bowl Winner.

Decor Ideas:
A House Divided
Cover your table with a green grassy tablecloth (you can find these at most party stores). With white tape recreate the football field-making sure to mark the yard lines.  For the tableware use both teams colors putting one teams colors on one side of the table and the other teams on the other side.  Accessorize with pennants, streamers, balloons, pompoms, and of course don't forget the pigskins.
Helpful Hint:  By using cake stands you will add height to your table  and making the food easier to access.

Easy Craft: Use small 2" foam balls and place them in yellow fabric squares. Tie off the ball with a rubber band to make a TV friendly penalty flag. Place around the viewing areas so when the crowd gets rowdy over a bad play they can call their own penalties without your TV getting the brute of it.

TV Land: It's always a good idea to accommodate your guests. As guys being your main target audience it would be a good idea to set up a second TV in the kitchen so when they go in to refuel they won't miss that crucial play. 

Eat your Heart Out:

Buffalo Wing Dip
 
Ingredients:
1- 8oz pkg cream cheese
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
2 TBSP butter, melted
1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
1/4-1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a dish spread the cream cheese at the bottom. In a large bowl mix together the chicken, sauce,and butter. Pour over the cream cheese. Top with just enough dressing and cheese to cover the top. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling. Serve with tortilla chips.