Hello Reader!

Happy Sunday, friend!

I love football season, partly because it brings back the most vivid memories. (Fun fact: I was a student at LSU for two national championships. It was pretty incredible.)

However, the older I get, the more I appreciate the food and the elements that go into hosting people to watch the game that are not necessarily the game itself. 😬 (Is this because we don't live in the same city as our alma mater and rarely attend tailgates these days? Probably.)

I know I emailed you about game day recipes not too long ago, but I wanted to send more ideas today because I have so many options for you. Also, there are more than just dips here.

So whether you're dialed in and cheering on your team or you're in it for the snacks, I've got a little something for everyone...

More Classics to Dip Into:

• ​Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip​
• ​Roasted Garlic White Bean Hummus​
• ​Cheese Dip for Pretzels​

Hand-Held Appetizers for Sharing:

• ​Bruschetta Pinwheels with Puff Pastry​
• ​Air Fryer Buffalo Wings​
• ​Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders​
• ​Pizza Knots​

Easy Mains for a Crowd:

• ​BBQ Nachos​
• ​Chili Cheese Dogs​
• ​Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya​
• ​Build Your Own Nacho Bar​

Currently loving...

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• Replenishing our freezer. Since settling into our new kitchen, I've been slowly adding our favorites back to the shelves, fridge and freezer. This cookie dough freezer tray is a favorite and ensuring there is always emergency cookie dough.
• ​This little light. My desk lives in the middle of my office and does not have access to an outlet with an extension cord, which means I either use the harsher overhead lights or no lights whatsoever. Last week, I purchased myself a small cordless lamp, and it makes me unreasonably happy to have a warm little light on my desk that feels gentle and cozy.

I hope the rest of your weekend is fantastic and that you can make one of these recipes sometime soon!

Happy cooking,
Erin

Howdy! I'm Erin. At The Speckled Palate, you'll find easy recipes and drinks that call for simple, fresh ingredients that hopefully inspire you to invite your people into your home for super low-key gatherings. Buy me a cup of coffee. take me to the blog

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