When superbowl time comes around.  We all have those go to favorites that are must haves on super bowl Sunday.  Guacamole, chips and dip, chicken wings, pizza, wing dip ect…If your feeling a little bit adventurous this superbowl Sunday.  Try some of these Ideas out for a change.

Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with almonds with malt vinegar

These really easy horsdeuvres have a smokey sweet and sour earthiness that is sure to be a crowdpleaser. Simply fill each of the dried date with 1 whole almond, wrap each date with a 1/3 of a slice of bacon.  Secure the bacon onto the date with a  toothpick and either fry or bake these puppies.  Serve them with some malt vinegar for dipping.

Lamb Sliders with tzatziki and cucumbers

Form some miniature burger patties out of ground lamb.  For the tzatziki mix together some yogurt, lime juice, grated cucumber, a little chopped fresh mint and minced garlic. Slice up some cucumbers.  Cook the patties either on the grill or a sautee pan.  Assemble the mini burgers on your favorite slider bun.  Make sure to garnish with the tzatziki, baby arugula, red onion and cucumbers slices.

Tequila habanero garlic and agave chicken wings with cabrales blue dip.

Make this awesome wing sauce by combining.  Half of a habanero that’s been finely minced (be carefull handling these chilies and make sure you use gloves) with 3 cloves of finely minced garlic.  Add ¼ cup anejo tequila, ½ cup white distilled vinegar, ½ cup of agave syrup, a pinch of dry oregano and a ¼ cup of chopped loosely packed cilantro and salt to taste.  Mix the sauce thoroughly.  Cook your favorite chicken wings your favorite way and toss them in this sauce.  Serve them with a cabrales blue cheese sauce made of ½ cup Cabrales blue cheese, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayo and a couple dashes of lemon juice, Tabasco and worchestershire sauce.

Try experimenting with other flavors and textures, who knows you may come up with something that your going to have at your favorite parties for years to come!