Your Super Bowl Party
Game Plan

If you're planning on having a few friends over to watch the big game on Sunday, here are a few of our favorites from the Valet. archives (and a few of our friends) to make sure that you're well-fed and properly intoxicated.

Snacks on Snacks on Snacks

Game Day Eats

Don't be the guy waiting two hours for a pizza to arrive. With a little planning and preparation, you can stock your kitchen this weekend and then enjoy Super Sunday the right way: with finger-licking wings, spicy cheese and a whole lot of beer.

Make a Better BLT

Easy to make and economical, this sandwich is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Lay out your ingredients in a line and let guests make their own sandwiches.

Bon Appetit's Best Nachos

The magazine offers up a few recipes for some epic nachos, from a classic fully-loaded tray to Indian-inspired varieties.

One of easiest meals to have on hand? A steaming pot of chili. Here are a dozen recipes from The Food Network to choose from.

Guacamole has also become a fan favorite over the years. Approximately 100 million pounds of guacamole will be devoured over the weekend.

(Source: Produce News)

Stay Thirsty, My Friends

Make a Batch of Cocktails

Whip up some simple cocktails for the non-beer-drinkers. Store them in a pitcher or decanter so they're ready to go—no mixing required.

The Craft Beer Face-Off:
CO Vs. NC

Men's Journal pits the two beer-making states against each other and judges them on six key criteria to see who'd come out on top.

Beer's New Competition

Whip up some simple cocktails for the non-beer-drinkers. Store them in a pitcher or decanter so they're ready to go—no mixing required.

Keep Your Drinks Cold

You want ice-cold brew and lots of it? Don't mess with the fridge—stock a cooler and keep it close. Here's how to pack a cooler for fast, near-freezing refreshment.

Tip

Always buy extra ice. You'll inevitably end up using it all.

FYI

Peyton Manning is the only player on either roster who played in the NFL during the 1990s.