What better way to serve a hun-gry gang than with two crowd-pleasers: meatballs and BBQ?Anyone hosting a big game gather-ing needs to have recipes on-handthat are hearty and tasty, while stillbeing easy to prepare.

The easiest and fastest way tofind what you need to feed the fansis by utilizing local club stores likeSam's, where shoppers can huddleand find great game-day foods andentertaining items at affordableprices. These crowd-pleasingrecipes start off with Byron's HandPulled Pork BBQ and Casa DiBertacchi Meatballs, both sold atSam's Clubs nationwide.

The Mini Meatball Hamburgersare made from fully-cooked meat-balls crafted from an outstanding,authentic family recipe. The sea-soned and lightly steamed meat-balls can be warmed up quickly andpaired with a tasty sauce for somesuper-star sliders.

BBQ Nachos take game-dayappetizers to a whole new level.Made with hickory-smoked pulledpork that's finished with a sweetand spicy sauce, this BBQ is readyto be warmed up and loaded upwith fan-favorite nacho toppings foran appetizer that will have yourguests calling for a replay.

For more information aboutByron's Hand Pulled Pork BBQ,Casa Di Bertacchi Meatballs, or foradditional recipes, visitwww.ClubEntertaining.com.

MINI MEATBALLHAMBURGERSMAKES 26 APPETIZERS

26 frozen Casa Di Bertacchi fullycooked meatballs (1 pound)

1 cup ketchup3 tablespoons Dijon honey mus-

tard26 2-inch rolls, sliced in half hori-

zontally1 1/2 cups sweet pickle relish

Preheat oven to 400˚F. Place meatballs in 8 x 8 or 9 x 9-

inch pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes,or until thoroughly heated.

In a small bowl, combineketchup and mustard. Place aheaping teaspoon of ketchup mix-ture on the bottom of roll. Place ameatball on top. Follow with arounded teaspoon of pickle relish.Place top half of roll over top.Repeat for remaining meatballs androlls. Serve immediately on a largeplatter.

Cheeseburger Variation: Place asmall slice of cheddar cheese overeach meatball.

BBQ NACHOSSERVES 4

Byron's BBQ 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack

cheese1/2 cup red onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced

1 tomato, diced 1 15-ounce can black

beans, rinsed and drained Tortilla chipsWhole kernel cornSliced jalapenoFresh guacamoleSour cream

On a large oven safeserving plate, arrange alayer of tortilla chips; topwith BBQ. Sprinkle withcheese, onions, bell pep-pers, diced tomato andblack beans. Heat inmicrowave (or in oven)until cheese is melted.Garnish with whole kernelcorn, sliced jalapeno, freshguacamole, and sour cream.

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Classic commercials, historic plays and closecompany are all quintessential elements to theperfect game-day get-together. The biggest obsta-cle for many Super Bowl shindigs is how to besttackle the menu. Ideal dishes need to be finger-friendly, universally appealing and well suited tofeeding hungry groups. Here are six vital tips forsidelining game day stress, as well as a sumptu-ous all-American recipe guaranteed to be theMVP of your party planning playbook:

Game Plan Greatness: Plan ahead and pre-pare as much of the food as possible before theblitzing begins, so you don't have to miss any ofthe pre-game fun shut-out in the kitchen.

Supe-up Team Spirit: Use colorful team jer-seys, posters and pennants to create a festivefield of decorations. Build a little friendly rivalryby decorating one side of the room for eachteam, or line table tops with green turf in place ofcoasters and table clothes.

Stock Your Roster With Reserves: Game dayparties bring hungry crowds, so when planningfor food quantities, think big to avoid a grocerystore rush at fourth quarter. In addition to yourstarting line-up of dishes, you may also want toconsider preparing items that you don't bring outuntil half-time.

Avoid Penalties, Safety First: Make sure tooffer a variety of "mocktails" (non-alcoholic bev-erages) for kids and designated drivers.

Be Replay Ready: Set up your digital videorecorder (DVR) the night before the Big Game soyou can be sure to capture close calls and com-mercials for a second look or laugh.

Simplify the Sideline Set-up: To save timeand money, choose shareable favorites like pitch-ers and punches (rather than complicated cock-tails) and bowl dips and finger foods like thishearty Cheeseburger Bowl Dip, provided cour-tesy of King's Hawaiian Bakery:

CHEESEBURGER BOWL DIPMAKES 8-10 SERVINGS

2 16-ounce loaves King's Hawaiian OriginalHawaiian Sweet Bread

1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon seasoning salt24 ounces American processed cheese7 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 1 cup peeled cooked tomatoes, diced1/4 cup red onion, chopped1/3 cup hamburger dill slices, chopped

Thousand Island salad dressing

Carve out center core of bread within twoinches of bottom and sides, keeping bread intact.

Cut reserved bread and other loaf into 1-inchcubes for dipping.

Cook ground beef, season with seasoning saltand pepper to taste.

Cut American cheese into chunks and add tocooked beef and stir until melted.

Add crumbled bacon and diced tomatoes, stirto mix well.

Spoon warm mixture into carved bread bowl.Top with red onion and pickles (to taste).Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing (if

desired).Options: Ground turkey can be substituted for

ground beef. Bowl dip mixture can be spoonedonto King's Hawaiian rolls for a group mealalternative.

For more bowl dip recipes, visit www.king-shawaiian.com/recipes.

Smart Game Day Snacks Even armchair quarter-

backs can fuel themselveslike the pros. Mitzi Dulan,co-author of "The All-ProDiet" (with Atlanta Falcon'sTony Gonzalez), recom-mends keeping a bowl ofalmonds close by to pro-vide sports fans withpower throughout thegame - whether on thesidelines or the field. Agood source of energy,almonds can help keepfans going from kick-off tothe final countdown, andthey're a great way to snack guilt-free without sacrific-ing flavor.

"Almonds are ideal for snacking because just oneounce - roughly one handful - is a tasty treat that helpscrush cravings and provides hours of sustained energythat athletes and fans need," says Dulan.

Game day snacks don't have to be loaded withgrease and calories to be tasty and satisfying, Dulansays. Instead, whip up a batch of smart snacks beforekickoff that cover the flavor bases: Dulan's ChocolateAlmond Popcorn and Spicy End Zone Party Mix providea sweet snack in one hand and a spicy, savory crunchin the other. Together they tackle any craving thatcomes along.

For fans of something a little heartier, try a grown-up version of a kids' favorite: Mahi Mahi fish sticks witha crunchy almond coating provides a more substantialsnack for a more sophisticated crowd. They're fun, easyto put together and will combat any craving straightthrough to the post-game wrap-up.

Or keep it simple. A bowl of roasted almonds willmeet the crunch craving football fans have on gameday. Keeping a few favorite snacks while subbing outothers for something healthier will keep everyonesated without feeling deprived.

Having worked with numerous NFL players like TonyGonzalez, Dulan is no stranger to coaching athletes tokeep their hunger in check and energy up.

"I tell my professional football clients that smartsnacking is the key to maintaining optimal energy lev-els," she says. "It's easy to keep a bag of almonds anddried cherries in your gym bag for a quick pick-me-up,or to make your own power energy bars by mixingtogether almonds, almond butter, dried fruit, flaxseedand honey. They're great to have on hand after a work-out or anytime you need an energy boost."

Visit AlmondBoard.com for Dulan's fun, football-ready snack recipes for athletes of any kind..

COCOA-ALMOND POPCORNYIELD: 12 SERVINGS

6 cups air-popped popcorn 2 cups whole almonds1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 cup honey3 tablespoons cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon sea salt

Combine the popcorn and almonds in a large bowl.In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine but-

ter, honey, cocoa, vanilla and sea salt. Boil 3 to 4 min-utes; drizzle mixture over popcorn and almond mixture,stirring constantly until well-coated. Cool and serve

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