Kick Off the Football Party Season!
Football is coming back in all its fall glory, and it’s definitely not just for the boys anymore. At least one good friend of mine has season tickets to watch her alma mater USC dominate in college football, and all of my girlfriends from back home in San Diego have vowed to keep their nails painted blue and gold as we watch every game in support of the Chargers throughout the season.
With more and more girls getting into the game, we can undoubtedly look forward to fun, fan-filled football parties all season long! I can’t wait to have the girls over to watch the game, and since I’m a bit of a health nut, I’ve rounded up some healthier alternatives to my favorite football fare to help you cheer on your team with your friends and family:
- Guacamole dip from Hungry Girl
- Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip from Ellie Krieger
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Crudites from Giada De Laurentiis
- Baked “fried” zucchini from Hungry Girl
- AMAZING brownie muffins from Hungry Girl (yes, I love Hungry Girl, but you really HAVE to try this recipe! It’s so easy, low fat and scrumptious!)
- Kellogg’s Rice Krispies football treats (because they are so cute, and you’ve gotta splurge sometimes!)
Tags: family fun, food, football, healthy, nutrition, parties
August 12th, 2008 at 8:52 am
These are great ideas! I decided to make a whole football food plan for this season. I was hoping to have other people play along too…pick a team and then each week – or when you can…create a snack or food or drink that somehow coordinates with the opposing team…so as you devour the snack so too will your team devour the opponent. Check out the rest of the info on my blog.
August 12th, 2008 at 9:22 am
I love that idea! I will definitely have to share it with my girlfriends who are diehard fans!
August 12th, 2008 at 9:34 am
I absolutely love having Charger parties and these snacks will be a much healthier way to entertain! Go Bolts!
August 12th, 2008 at 9:36 am
GO CHARGERS!!!!!! hahaha
August 12th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Uh oh…..I’m a diehard Broncos fan over here….looks like we have a rivalry on this blog
….I’ll be devouring some blue and gold (bolt) tortilla chips to go with that Guacamole dip come week 2.
August 12th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I also love our summer bbq invitation for an official tailgating party: http://www.tinyprints.com/products/ProductView_3904.htm
August 12th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I tried the brownies and loved them – for the taste and the nutrition!
August 13th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
It all sounds good. Need to get the spouse into the kitchen on Sunday morning.
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:14 am
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