Cooking for Kickoff
Edamame Hummus and Radish Crostini
Toasts are a satisfying, hearty snack. This version features a simple edamame hummus and delicious creamy yogurt spread. Don’t like radishes? Top with your favorite thinly sliced seasonal vegetable instead.
To make: Love and Lemons
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Parmesan Cheddar Crackers
While these poppy seed crackers contain a little butter and cheese, they’re a step above the rest in flavor, and far healthier than store-bought crackers that are so often filled with preservatives and sodium. So: Snack away!
To make: Jane's Sweets & Baking Journal
Chickpea Sloppy Joes
As the afternoon ticks on and friends get hungry for something a bit more substantial, pull out these vegetarian sloppy joes. They'll satisfy even the most vigilant meat eater. Make the mix ahead of time so the only thing that you need to do is quickly fry the patties.
To make: Keepin' It Kind
Baked Chicken Nuggets
It doesn’t take much more than chicken, Panko breadcrumbs and olive oil to make these super simple and healthy baked chicken nuggets. Get out the barbecue sauce and your favorite honey mustard, and turn on the game!
To make: Umami Holiday
Mexican Pulled Pork Sliders
Sliders are the perfect game day food, since they’re small enough to grab while chatting with friends during a commercial break. These little sandwiches are not only likely to be the first thing that disappears from the table, but they’re also one of the simplest to make: Do the pork ahead of time in the slow cooker and simply throw the sliders together at halftime.
To make: Running to the Kitchen
Maple Coconut Roasted Almonds
Many store-bought roasted nuts are loaded with sodium and sugar. This version relies on a little maple syrup and unsweetened coconut to make an unforgettable game day snack packed with protein.
To make: Eating Bird Food
