Semi-OT: Your Go-To Party Contribution for THE GAME (Food)
Hi All!
Hopefully everyone has somewhere good to go to watch The Game - whether a local bar, friend's or family's home, etc.
We are headed to the home of a high school friend of mine that I haven't seen in almost 20 years and recently ran into and reconnected.
He is apparently a "party artist" and is well-known in his circle for kicking ass with entrees and sides for his parties.
Me...not so much.
I let him know this - and he told me to "just bring chips". Cumong, man!
I was hoping for some input and/or recipes that people have had success with and/or really enjoy at a party for a game. I am a "decent" cook - so easy yet awesome would be preferred.
I enjoy the BBQ posts every week on this blog, but unfortunately - I suck at smoking stuff. (No comments please! :P )
Meatballs, the standard buffalo chicken dip, and the like are seemingly already taken by others - so I'd like to "kick it up a notch" and not just bring chips.
MOMS - feel free to delete. I am killing time until THE GAME but understand if this is Way OT.
***Yes, I know Google is my friend - but I'd prefer foods y'all recommend vs. random internet websites promoting products.***
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:34 AM ^
MGoBrewMom!
Put down the beer and READ the OP!
FOOOOOOOOD!
lol
#IStillHeartYou
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:39 AM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:42 AM ^
amazing...but I live inToledo.
No Trader Joes, Whole Foods, anything resembling those places to my knowledge.
I'm guessing most places might have this though...do the brands matter?
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:52 AM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:43 AM ^
I never thought you were being a jerk. Figured I'd get some witty replies and such.
When you still said beer after my OP - I realized...
You are my spirit animal. lol
November 23rd, 2016 at 11:06 AM ^
Beer IS food!
Remember: Beer has food-value, but food has no beer-value.
November 23rd, 2016 at 4:06 PM ^
I remember this story of a guy who gave up food for Lent--survived on beer and water. His first food when Lent ended? A bacon smoothie.
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/27/beer-fast-ends-with-bacon-smoo…
November 23rd, 2016 at 11:13 AM ^
"You got anymore of those little oyster crackers?"
Scully- "You ate em all"
....."Ahh, they were good.... Maybe I'll just have another beer then, they're pretty filling.....and probably better for me"
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:30 AM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:30 AM ^
Easy and unique
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November 23rd, 2016 at 10:33 AM ^
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November 23rd, 2016 at 10:35 AM ^
something I would have to actually do at his house? Or can I prep it a little in advance and it will keep ok?
In my experience with Peppers - they can get soggy and become unpalatable for most.
#NotThatPeppersHeIsAwesome
November 23rd, 2016 at 11:09 AM ^
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November 23rd, 2016 at 10:31 AM ^
Leftover turkey
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:32 AM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:44 AM ^
Is there a joke in there somewhere? Or am I reading too much into this? lol
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:47 AM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:54 AM ^
I guess I am twisted and perverted to somehow turn that into a sexual innuendo of some kind. lol
November 23rd, 2016 at 12:53 PM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 6:16 PM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:34 AM ^
24 packs for $9.29 at WalMart. Get some for anyone.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:35 AM ^
I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Keystone and The Beast are bad memories all around.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:37 AM ^
for about $10 more. I like to class it up for The Game.
November 23rd, 2016 at 1:14 PM ^
I might have to check that out Friday !
November 23rd, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
Silver Bullets is what OSU calls their own defense in attempt to get a cool nickname.
I would avoid all things even remotely OSU-related.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:35 AM ^
At every party I attend, it never fails that someone will show up with a Crave Case of White Castle burgers or a couple boxes of Taco Bell Tacos. Everybody laughs - hahaha - what a funny gag. And without fail, those suckers are always the first to go.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:37 AM ^
Pepto!
That would be awesome. Unfortunately, I live in Toledo - and the nearest White Castle is in Ann Arbor. (Dammit Ohio!)
November 23rd, 2016 at 3:11 PM ^
Toledo eh? If you were a quality fellow you would bring some FreakBalls from Jed's
November 23rd, 2016 at 9:34 PM ^
Carlos!
And here I thought you'd try to slip in a hotdog.
Thanks!
November 23rd, 2016 at 12:12 PM ^
We tried to have a relatively "classy" holiday party a few years back and one of my good buddies brought a twenty burritos and tacos from Taco Bell along with Mountain Dew. Did the baked brie or smoked salmon go? Absolutely not. Were the tacos gone after 20 minutes? You bet.
November 23rd, 2016 at 12:51 PM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:36 AM ^
Spinach artichoke dip.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:39 AM ^
you make it yourself - or buy it somewhere?
I'd prefer homemade but have no idea how to go about it.
November 23rd, 2016 at 11:23 AM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 11:57 AM ^
Spinach dip:
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 cup sour cream
- frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- a packet of onion soup mix
Put it all in a bowl and mix. Make it the night before as the longer you let it sit, the better it tastes. One loaf of pumpernickle should be plenty for the amount of dip made. It is really simple and always goes over well at my gatherings.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:37 AM ^
I admit that I tend to overdo these things, these sorts of requests - last time I went to a gathering like this, I actually brought Gratin Dauphinois style potatoes (basically fancy scalloped potatoes) rather than just chips and soda, although I did bring those as well. Another time, homemade Spaetzle, which paired well with Sprite, weirdly enough.
I do have a great authentic Swedish meatball recipe though - one of the perks of having a wife who is in fact part Swedish.
REPLY TO BELOW - When I return home, this afternoon, I will get out the recipe file and share them here.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:39 AM ^
you be willing to share the potato and meatball recipes?
I'm a sucker for meatballs so would love to make my own for another day...and the potatoes sound amazing and would be awesome to take!
I won't make Spaetzle after I screwed it up royally and my German mother beat me with a wooden spoon.
#TrueStory
November 23rd, 2016 at 1:00 PM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 1:39 PM ^
cook quite often..probably 80% of the time in our household.
A better statement might be that I don't often get invited to parties.
LOL
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:46 AM ^
Nope. I don't want to be distracted by the 45 minutes of "Am I high yet" followed by the inevitable nap/pass out that happens when the herb actually hits my brain.
If one is inclined to turn-on for The Game, just boast up a fattie.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:43 AM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:45 AM ^
I've had these before and they were awesome! Little snack sized heart attacks. YUM!
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:47 AM ^
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:46 AM ^
Homemade chipotle salsa:
Put 2-3 pounds of roma tomatoes in a pot with a handful of dried chipotle chilies, and a generous pinch of salt or two. Add enough water to cover by a good inch and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down, then simmer for 40 minutes or so. In the meantime, peel three cloves of garlic and a small onion. Heat a griddle (cast iron is best) and lightly char the garlic and onions on all sides. When the tomato mixture is cool enough, throw it in a food processor or blender along with the garlic and onions and puree. Add chopped cilantro if you want. Taste for salt, and add more if necessary.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:57 AM ^
sounds amazeballs. This guy though has salsa covered. Making 3 different kinds including a green chili one that apparently is to die for.
I am keeping this recipe though!
November 23rd, 2016 at 1:18 PM ^
The original recipe calls for 12 cloves of garlic, so if you like it extra garlicky, that's the way to go. It also calls for the garlic to be simmered with the tomatoes, but I like the taste of it charred. You could do it either way. Also, the amount of chilies is 4 oz, or about 25 to 30. They're very small and you usually can buy a 4 oz. bag of them at any grocery that has mexican food.
November 23rd, 2016 at 10:47 AM ^
Kielbasa and krout in a croc.
November 23rd, 2016 at 12:49 PM ^