The Big Game is on the way!

The Big Game is coming up and whether you like football or not, it's still a great excuse to have a big ole' party with friends and family and eat and watch some good football (sometimes) and great commercials.
Thought I'd pass along some great party recipes for the big game.
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Now on with the food:

Here's a great starter from www.epicurious.com

SPICED PARTY MIX
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 hr
2 large egg whites1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons sweet paprika1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne9 cups freshly popped unsalted popcorn2 cups miniature pretzels1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts1 1/2 cups whole almonds, toasted1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted1 1/2 cups salted roasted cashews
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Whisk together egg whites, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, paprika, and cayenne in a large bowl. Add popcorn, pretzels, nuts, and salt to taste and toss until thoroughly coated.
Spread evenly in 2 buttered large shallow baking pans (1 inch deep) and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of pans halfway through baking, until coating is crisp, about 20 minutes total.
Spread mixture on 2 large sheets of parchment paper or oiled foil and cool completely.
Cooks' note: • Spiced party mix can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.Makes about 14 cups.

Here's a great Spinach Dip from www.cooksrecipes.com for the chip eaters at your party

1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely diced red pepper
1/4 cup minced green onions
1 (16-ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon OR 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
Preheat oven to 325*F (160*C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine all of ingredients. Spoon mixture into a greased glass baking/serving dish.
Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes prior to serving.
Serve with a variety of your favorite crackers.
Makes about 5 cups!
And I'm still pondering some main dishes. More to come.
Have a great wintry day!