Although I suppose it’s possible for me to be less interested in the Super Bowl than I am, but it’s hard to imagine and this coming February 7 I’ll probably watch a movie. Nevertheless Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest “food consumption” event in the US – second only to Thanksgiving. So just in case you are a football fan or married to one I thought I’d offer some ideas for munchies to eat on game day.

Deviled Eggs” I adore deviled eggs and am quite capable of eating half a dozen (three whole eggs) at once. So I don’t make them very often. There are two keys to deviled eggs, the first is to use older eggs (at least two weeks old). Older eggs are far easier to peel than fresh eggs because the membrane attaching the shell to the white weakens with age (and note, eggs will easily keep a month in the refrigerator so the eggs will be perfectly fine).

Sausage Balls: I used to make sausage balls every year around Christmas when I was growing up, and the I completely forgot about them until a couple of Christmases ago. They were every bit as greasy and delicious as I remembered. I got to thinking, they’d be a great addition to the Super Bowl because although they’re best hot, they’re also good at room temperature.

Feta-stuffed Peppers: These little bites are not only delicious, but they’re easy to make and as good at room temperature or cold as they are warm. Because of their ease and flexibility they’re one of my favorite picnic foods in addition to being a great amuse Bouche. You can also substitute chèvre for the feta and use other herbs.

Stuffed Mushrooms: Instead of being stuffed with crab or shrimp these muchrooms are stuffed with pancetta, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmigiano. I developed this recipe for a particular client and they were a real hit at her party and at subsequent parties when I’ve served them.

Hummus bi Tahini: I make up a batch of hummus for snacking on about once a month. Sometimes I eat it on pita triangles and other times on carrot or celery sticks – and I’m above just sticking my finger in it and sucking on my finger. My recipe is a bit tart and slightly spicy and I’m addicted to it.

Sausage Rolls: Sausage rolls are a fixture in English pubs – or at least they were when I was in England. And although my great love was Cornish pasties sometimes I’d get a couple of sausage rolls as a snack, and they were my standard breakfast when I was attending highland games.