Game Day Meals and the Kitchenware to Make Them

Are you ready for Superbowl weekend? I am...almost. I know what game day meals and snacks I'm making for our Superbowl party, but I still need to get some of the stuff to make our game day meal. Really it's just tortilla chips and Mexican dip and football-shaped cookies, but that sounds like a delicious Game Day meal to me.

To make the Mexican chip dip, I'll definitely be using my slow cooker. If you need an awesome slow cooker for game day meals, check out the Hamilton Beach 33967 Programmable Slow Cooker--it has a probe mode for cooking meats to perfection!

If you're going to a game day party instead of hosting one, remember to take a host/hostess gift. For casual parties like Superbowl weekend, food and drink are the most common host gifts, but plastic plates, cups and flatware are also excellent kitchen gifts to help out with game day meals.

Are you ready to feed the crowd at your Superbowl party this weekend? What recipes and kitchenware will you use to make your game day meal?

Cookware Gift Idea: Cuisinart MCP-12 Stainless Steel Set

If you're looking for a cookware gift to surprise a budding chef, the Cuisinart MCP-12 is a sure way to go. Currently the #2 bestseller on Amazon, this cookware set uses an aluminum core for maximum heat conduction and stainless steel outer layers for good looks and easy cleaning. The Cuisinart MCP-12 makes an excellent cookware gift because it includes all the pieces you use most, and even a few extras, such as a steamer insert.

The best parts about giving this set as a cookware gift are its extra capabilities: the Cuisinart MCP-12 is dishwasher-safe (unlike a lot of other cookware) and it's safe in the oven up to 500 degrees.

You can feel confident about giving the Cuisinart MCP-12 as a cookware gift. Cuisinart prides itself on its "Heat Surround Technology," or the specific details and method of the tri-ply construction. This technology helps the pans heat up faster at a lower setting and eliminates hot spots. Even more convincing, this cookware set has an average customer rating of 4.5 stars (on Amazon).

Would you give the Cuisinart MCP-12 as a cookware gift? Have you used the set before and have tips to share?