Ohhh dear… sports are about to take over my life.

My Other Half is a die-hard basketball player/coach/fan and is also a New York Giants superfan. So basically, in a couple weeks, the man cave will turn into a never-ending sports-watching funhouse.

Can you tell I’m excited?

Like many people out there, the only thing I like about sports is the good food, flowing drinks and fun with friends. Unless the World Cup is on. And then I’m glued to the TV like any sane human should be.

Anyway, I thought it would be helpful for all my readers if I did a round-up of all my football-friendly recipes – you know, pulled pork, chili, wings, dips etc. I’ve seen a few other bloggers do this and well… I was drooling.

So… here you go. Forty of my favourite recipes, perfect for football season!

Finger foods for sharing

• Dragon chicken
• Chicken & avocado egg rolls
• Buffalo chicken cups
• Ginger pork potsickers 
• Maple BBQ ribs 
• Hawaiian pineapple ribs
• Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts 
• Golden fish cakes 
• Cheddar cheese perogies 
• Baked spring rolls
• Spicy kale chips
• Vietnamese salad rolls
• Avocado quesadillas 
• Cheese-stuffed turkey sliders 

Mains and sides

• Inside-out chicken pot pies 
• Lime chicken fajitas 
• Chipotle BBQ chicken pizza 
• Buffalo chicken quinoa salad 
• Buffalo chicken fries  
• Crispy buffalo chicken salad
• Cream cheese chicken enchiladas 
• Spicy chicken enchiladas 
• Cajun penne with chipotle shrimp & chorizo 
• Mexican meatloaves 
• Jalapeno & cheese-stuffed hamburgers 
• Chipotle taco bake 
• Shrimp jambalaya 
• Southwest roast potato salad 
• Creamy bacon & corn salad 
• Spicy cheese soup 
• Cheese tea biscuits 

Dips galore

• Buffalo chicken dip 
• Pizza dip 
• Cheesy spinach and bacon dip 
• Guacamole 
• Pea & avocado hummus  
• Skinny white pizza dip 
• Jalapeno popper dip 

Sweet things

• Junk food cookies 
• Blueberry buckle