Party Food For the Super Bowl

The Best Grilled Chicken Wings (with Air fryer cooking instructions)

Satisfy your cravings with the ultimate grilled chicken wings recipe, perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s game-day, a party, or simply your next meal, these wings will not disappoint. And for those who prefer air fryer cooking, we’ve got you covered with bonus instructions. Don’t wait any longer to indulge in this mouth-watering dish.

Tortilla Soup Gumbo

Soup is such a cozy and comforting meal. and I love ones that can be adjusted and customized to your liking. This “gumbo” is my way of taking two of my favorite things… Tortilla soup and a thick gumbo and

Making the Soup

The soup itself is pretty easy to make as well as the tortilla strip toppings. The soup starts with a few basic veg and aromatics. Cooking them to a soft and fragrant consistency. Then you slowly start to build the soup. Adding in and layer each ingredient to create a delicious and complex soup that wasn’t hard to make. to get the full instructions to jump down to the recipe.

The tortilla strips are three ingredients and are honestly so easy to make. Very rarely will you see the store-bought ones in my pantry. jump down to the recipe. For all the details.

Homemade Sloppy Joe

I am convinced, that this is the BEST homemade sloppy joe recipe, and no one will convince me otherwise. It’s messy, saucy, a little sweet, and has a little kick to it.

For my Sloppy Joe recipe, I use my Everything BBQ Rub for the seasonings in my sauce. It adds sweetness and spice. The soy and Worcestershire sauces add amazing umami flavor and the pineapple is what gives it sweetness.

This recipe does use a lot of meat. Don’t worry, it’s a freezer-friendly meal! You can split this in half, eat one half and take the other half, let it get to room temp, and freeze it in a freezer-safe bag. -It will last 4 months in the freezer.

Big-Batch Chili

Impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering chili recipe that is guaranteed to delight your taste buds. With just a few simple steps, you can create a big batch of delicious chili using your roaster oven. Plus, you can freeze it in batches, making it the perfect go-to meal for those busy weeknights when you don’t have time to cook. Don’t miss out on this easy yet impressive recipe that will surely become a crowd favorite!

Beer Battered Fried Fish

For anyone that’s not from Wisconsin, Friday Night Fish Fry is a huge tradition for the entire state. Wisconsin is known for its fish fry (especially beer batter fish) with an ice-cold beer. In case you were wondering… yes, we LOVE our beer too.

Fun Facts… Fish Fry grew huge in Wisconsin due to the large Catholic communities not eating meat on Fridays (to this day, many churches hold Fish Fries on Fridays to offer a non-meat option to the community). Prohibition also created a need for bars to find creative ways to bring in customers. So… they offered cheap fish dinners with alcohol under the table (shhh).

Beer-Batter Fried Cheese Curds

If you can’t go to a restaurant to enjoy some delicious fried cheese curds, or if maybe you just can’t any good ones, don’t worry! I’ve got you covered. Did you know that you can use my beer batter recipe from my Beer Batter Fish Fry Recipe to make your own fried cheese curds at home? It’s true! And they are AMAZING!

Crab Rangoon (or Cream Cheese Wontons)

Chinese Take-out is a “secret” love I have always had (especially growing up in a mixed-race family). Growing up, going to the local Chinese Buffet or Chinese takeout was a favorite for my dad and me, and one thing we always enjoyed was the Crab Rangoon.

Deviled Eggs (With Bacon)

I mean, who hasn’t seen deviled eggs at a party/ Get-together? Deviled eggs are a loved (and sometimes hated) food. For my family, they are a must. A favorite for my oldest, husband, and even myself.

Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, and Avocado Crostini

This recipe truly reflects more of a bruschetta feel. Lazy summer days that beg for moving slowly and snacking often. Chop tomatoes, slices of avocado and mozzarella cheese. What more could a girl ask for???

Easy Dill Dip

Dill dip starts with a simple and fairly classic combination of sour cream and mayonnaise. I find most people tend to do a 1:1 ratio of sour cream and mayonnaise, but I actually prefer a higher amount of sour cream to mayonnaise ratio. I find it to be less oily and I love the coolness that sour cream brings.

Homemade Taco Dip

This Easy Taco Dip is a super simple dip that’s loaded with flavor and is guaranteed to be hit at any cookout this summer. Made with a cream cheese and Greek yogurt base to give you a healthy-ish dip (which you know is my fav type). To make the dip, I use my homemade taco seasoning, and top with all yummy taco goodness you expect from a taco truck (and a few extra items, because they’re just good)!

Cowboy Caviar 

Cowboy caviar is a quick, refreshing dish made with pantry staples you’re likely to have on hand. It comes together in minutes and develops more flavor as it sits in the fridge. The perfect make-a-head for picnics, parties, or potlucks.

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Summer is a great time for pasta salads and one thing I’ve been really enjoying is revamping some favorite Tex-Mex recipes from my childhood. Many of you know that my dad is Chinese, but what many of you may not know is my mom is a Texan, and my dad, although Chinese, is associated greatly as a Texan himself (growing up there much of his life). So even though I was born and bred in Wisconsin, I grew up eating a lot, and I mean a lot of Tex-Mex food.