Cool, crisp air; the smell of hot dogs on the grill; and car windows sporting team colors can mean only one thing: It's football season! There's no need to load up the family and head to the stadium; you can enjoy the big game from the comforts of your own home.
Don't stress over the decor. Use megaphones filled with colorful shakers as a winning centerpiece. Cover the table in a quilt, and pile it with all your favorite munchies.
Feeding the hungry fans is easy. Grill hot dogs, and serve them with all the condiments. Set up a salsa bar for munching.
Buy or make your own salsas. If you decide to buy, think color--tomatillo salsa is a bright lime green; chipotle salsa is a darker red; other salsas tend to be bright red. Group them together in bowls on a tray with baskets of chips, or serve them in hollowed-out bell peppers.
Offer homemade Margarita Punch along with an assortment of soft drinks. Other options include iced tea and fruit juice-based beverages. With this self-service setup, you'll be able to enjoy the game with your guests. Sounds like a party! Hope your team wins.
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FAN FARE MENU
Hot dogs
Warm queso dip
Southwestern Salsa Dip
Tortilla and potato chips, pretzels
Celery and carrot sticks
Broccoli florets
Purchased caramel corn and snack mixes
"Margarita Punch
Assorted soft drinks
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Build a Hot Dog Bar
See how creative you can get with fun toppings. Use these suggestions to jump-start your grocery list.
- Hot dogs
- Hot dog buns
- Yellow and Dijon mustards
- Ketchup
- Pickle relish
- Chopped onions
- Chili
- Shredded Cheddar cheese
- Shredded Swiss cheese
- Jalapeño peppers, slice
