One would think a Saturday in the south is all about the game, the rivals, the traditions, and if your house is like mine, the Noise! My husband get’s just a tad bit excited at times! However, I am here to tell you that you are mistaken.
As the sun peaks around the clouds on a cool and crisp Saturday in the fall, those who truly know what is important on this day, begin to prepare for the big game. Except the big game has nothing to do with football and everything to do with the food. Will the chicken do what it is told and turn out moist and crisp, is the chili hot enough and will desert be done on time. So many plays in the playbook (cookbook) to chose from and one must be prepared. Timing is critical and let’s face it, if your not ready then you will be left behind.
As I tighten the strings on the apron I put my game day face on and courageously make my way into the kitchen. You see, a true southern hostess knows how to throw a get together, and a true southern hostess knows that win or lose with your team, the food is what they will remember. All dressed up and so much to do, a Saturday in the south is about tradition but first things first,let’s go ahead and make sure our priorities are in order, which is you MUST look good. I am not talking about being dressed to the nine (it is just a football game) but I am referring to “that” look. The look that says Classy, Chic but comfortable. You know the one I am talking about. The look that you want the other girls to think you just threw together just like you did with the food. Little does anyone know that you put a lot of time and effort into both! LOL!
Food is what game day is all about and at the end of the day a southern belle can relax as long as she knows the “game”(food) went as planned. Traditional, easy and simple food is key to a successful game day celebration so without further ado let me introduce to a wonderful and easy spread of delicious food with a few Belleicious twist here and there.
I have 4, YES 4, recipes for you to try out for your next tailgating experience or game day at the house. They are easy, inexpensive and absolutely Belleicious. I can’t wait for you all to try it! Tody our menu consists of the following:
- Nana’s Party Pizza’s
- Fake Fried Chicken Wings (they are actually grilled but taste fried)
- Cajun Shrimp Wraps
- Chipotle Artichoke Dip with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Are you ready? Well then get your game face on and let’s get to cooking!
P.S. Got this outfit for one of the LSU games this fall. What do ya think?
Hey guys- I have a great Halloween treat on Belleicious Kids this week. Healthy and Delicious and you can make it with different kinds of peanut butter or almond butter. Also, Check out my Country Crock you Rock Giveaway. Butter can be expensive and during this time of year with all the baking you might want to win 5 FREE TUBS OF BUTTER~! Come enter and win-click here!
Hey Jessica! Just wanted to let you know your post is up on SoMo! I added a little humor to the beginning since that is our style and picked 10 tips that I really liked. Give it a quick once over & let me know if it is ok. If you wouldn't mind, will you mention in a post that you are the guest contributor on my site & provide a link? Its sort of a win-win for both of us!! Thanks so much, Jessica. This is exactly what our readers need!
Congrats on your win!
congratulations! Well deserved.
Love these recipes and I can't wait to try all of them! AND yes, I know exactly what you mean about the outfit, girl! I dig and dig to find just the right outfit and then wonder if it's the right one and then decide and decide on recipes for days, bugging my husband and then calling my Momma to see what they all think about the recipes and yes, the outfit! So much fun, but love traditions and love LSU football! AND let's hope they beat BAMA next week! Congratulations on the award! That's great!! Way to go you!!
Congrats on winning. That food looks amazing.
Congratulations on winning!! And I'm drooling over those wings!!
congratulations!!! that is so exciting!! these apps look fabulous! and i agree, it is always about the food on gameday. ps….where did you get that dress? so cute!
Congrats on winning the Bake for Cure! Your Game Day food looks amazing. I especially like the Cajun Shrimp Wrap. BTW, that's a cute dress!
Congratulations! What great news! And your game day food looks terrific.
I am SO excited for you JEssica!! Congratulations!! Anything you can think of for your giveaway would be great I'm sure!! I'll be sure to tune in for that
I'm so proud of you!! You did a great job!
Love the new recipes! Thanks! And love that dress! So cute!
Woo hoo! I'm SO happy that you won! Everyone over at our blog loved those cookies of yours that I included in my breast cancer awareness post! xoxo
Congrats on the win! Woohoo
I love that dress – perfect for game day!
Oh my gosh – you won, you won, YOU WON!!!!! I am so excited for you! So thrilling, especially for a great cause!
Congratulations!
And pardon me… my stomach is growling at your pictures!
Woo hoo! I'm SO happy that you won! Everyone over at our blog loved those cookies of yours that I included in my breast cancer awareness post! xoxo
Congratulations!!!
That Chipotle Artichoke Dip looks amazing, I'll have to try it.
The food all looks delicious and I love the dress!
Congratulations! Love the dress and all the yummy recipes!
Congratulations on winning!!!! Yey….(doing a happy dance for you)…. So so happy for you! That is so sweet of you to want to get your bloggy friends something. Baking supplies are a great idea, especially with the holiday's coming up. Just an idea!
Your dress is super cute! The recipes sound delicious too! I especially want to try out the Fake Fried Chicken Wings! Interesting!
Such a cute outfit, and the food looks yuuuummmmmmy!
Congrats on your win!! That is awesome!! That dress is super cute and that food look amazing!!!
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So excited for you and yes to the dress!! You look cute in anything!!!
kitchen shears, measuring spoons (don't have a complete set anymore!), glass baking dishes, always love cute serving bowls/plates……..just some ideas for you!
First of all Congrat!!! I am so happy that you won, you deserved it!! My mouth is watering those appetizers look fabulous, printing all the recipes now! and I love that Tucker Dress, I have been eyeing it on Piperline for awhile now, its super cute!
xoxo
CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
I am so very happy for you. Mixing bowls and cute baking supplies are both perfect, in my book:).
CONGRATS!! You did it, woo hoo! I would love some new mixing bowls, mine are kindda sad looking, but well used and loved! Those game day treats look spectacular, when can I come over??
anne
Congratulations on winning! These recipes all look great!
Oh my goodness, those wings! Everything looks delicious, talk about a special gameday feast!
Congrats on your win! And thank you for all these great game day ideas…I'm hosting a NYC Marathon viewing/Football sunday party next weekend, and these look like a great addition to my spread!
Those all sounds SO wonderful!!! YUM!
loving it all!!! Everything looks beyond amazing!
xo
Congrat's on winning! These sound out of this world yummy!!! love the dress..
Congrat's on winning! These sound out of this world yummy!!! love the dress..
Yeah Jess, I am so excited for you!! You deserve to win!! I wanted to leave a comment last week about the praline cake, I am sorry I didn't do it, do you ever have a crazy week? Mine was last week, but I am so glad you still won. I am making the cake today for my son's b-day.
Love the dress, where is it from? Congratulations again
Jill
Yeah Jess, I am so excited for you!! You deserve to win!! I wanted to leave a comment last week about the praline cake, I am sorry I didn't do it, do you ever have a crazy week? Mine was last week, but I am so glad you still won. I am making the cake today for my son's b-day.
Love the dress, where is it from? Congratulations again
Jill
loving it all!!! Everything looks beyond amazing!
xo