At lunch with my former labmates yesterday I was greeted by many demands for me to stay until Monday instead of my projected departure of tonight/tomorrow morning. This request was granted when Steph and I had an extremely difficult time saying goodbye to each other. We joined the lab at the same time and have been through so much together that saying goodbye to her is one of the most difficult ones. Not that I won’t ever see any of my friends from here again, I just don’t do well with goodbyes even if only for an absence of a week. So I promptly kicked her out of my car before we both broke down crying and told her I’d see her Sunday (likely Saturday as well because she’s also moving and needs help). And no not just for the Superbowl. Evidently several friends are competing in an indoor soccer game that afternoon and I’ve heard rumors of their intensity. Their soccer team is the only team I will be honestly cheering for on Sunday however, as I have no preference for a winner in the Superbowl. But I do enjoy a good football game and of course the food that accompanies it! Here are some recipes that I think would be perfect for viewing this sporting event whether you are hosting a party or bringing a dish to pass.

Two years ago: Nutella Smoothie

Three years ago: Buffalo Chicken Nachos

DIPS

• Avocado Cheese Ball
• Avocado Mango Salsa
• Bacon-Scallion Cream Cheese Dip
• Baked Crazy Feta
• Bleu Cheese Ball
• Guacamole
• Homemade Salsa
• Jalapeno Cheddar Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips
• Lighter Pizza Dip
• Loaded Baked Potato Dip
• Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip
• Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Veggie Cups with Green Goddess Dip & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

APPETIZERS

• Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos with Avocado Ranch
• Bean and Cheese Taquitos
• Buffalo Chicken Nachos
• California Quesadillas with Honey-Balsamic Dipping Sauce
• Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Quesadillas
• Cheesy Double Bean Quesadillas with Avocado Ranch
• Chicken Parmesan Quesadillas
• Crunchy Oven-Fried Ravioli
• Jalapeno Popper Crostini
• Pepperoni Pizza Deviled Eggs
• Pizza Quesadilla
• Pizza Swirls
• Potato Nachos
• Sausage and Cheese Wonton Cups
• Sausage Stuffed Pretzel Bites
• Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos
• Spicy Ranch Seasoned Hard Pretzels

ENTREES

• Apple Maple Turkey Sliders
• Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs
• Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pizza
• Carnitas: Mexican Pulled Pork
• Cast Iron Skillet Brussels Sprouts Bacon Pizza
• Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza with Rosemary Beer Crust
• Jalapeno Popper Buffalo Chicken Pizza
• Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers
• Pizza Tacos
• Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Spicy Chicken and Pepper Jack Pizza with Whole Wheat Crust
• Stromboli
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Check out a previous roundup: Superbowl XLVI Recipe Roundup (2012)