It's sweater weather, ya'll! Time for food that warms the heart and the tummy! I'm not real fancy - the stuff you'll see here is pretty straight-forward and traditionally American. But it's very yummy and it pairs well with watching the leaves change...
It isn't summer without a burger! I love the taste of a steak burger, so I'm going with these bad boys. They're already shaped and ready to be thrown on the grill. And WalMart has them on sale!
Burgers, check. But you gotta have hot dogs too, right? You can't go wrong with Ball Park. These are the “bun size” dogs, so you don't end up with a lot of extra bun. Ball Park dogs have a great, juicey taste too. Great football fare. Love 'em!
Ball Park Bun Length Beef Hot Dogs, 30 oz, 16 Count
Hot dogs are great. But brats are awesome too! If brats are more your style, then Johnsonville is the brand to go with. I love these. They are juicey, rich in flavor, just the best!
Beef Hot Links Smoked Sausage
If you like your sausage with some “kick” to it, these are the ones for you! Johnsonville is a terrific brand. And these sausages have jalapeno AND cheddar in them. Man, you can't beat them!
Jalapeño and Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links
I LOVE these buns! They are the Sam's brand, but the brioche rolls make the perfect hamburger buns in my opinion. They are the only ones we use these days. They are soft, just the right size, perfect.
I don't get fancy with my hot dog buns, ya'll. These are the Great Value brand, but they're good! Everyone in my family eats them up, no complaints. And the price is easy on the wallet.
Great Value Hot Dog Buns, White, 11 oz, 8 Count
I like to have a couple of different salads for folks and these salad bag kits are great. This one has everything in it I love - bacon & sunflower seeds are great, but it also has a lot of healthy and yummy stuff like romaine lettuce, green cabba...
Marketside Sunflower Bacon Crunch Chopped Salad Kit, 13.79 oz ...
You can't go wrong with a Caesar salad. This kit makes it super easy and it tastes good too! The kit includes butter-flavored garlic croutons, shredded parmesan cheese and creamy Caesar dressing. I have used it as a side salad, but I've also shredded...
Marketside Caesar Salad Kit, 14.55 oz Bag (Fresh)
I use this shredded rotisserie chicken in a lot of ways, but this chicken goes great in salads, soups, and stews. You can add it to stir fry, serve it over pasta, you name it! It makes dinner a lot easier and faster.
Freshness Guaranteed Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Breasts 16 oz ...
I splurge a little when it comes to cheese on my burger. Sargento is just the best. Their sharp cheddar just makes the burger. Can't beat it!
I'm a Hellman's gal. I love the taste of it the best of any of the big brands. It's what I use on sandwiches and burgers. Great!
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise Condiments, 15 fl oz Jar
Heinz is the king of ketchup, right? Gotta be honest - I am not a fan of ketchup. Never have been. But, my son will eat it on EVERYTHING. So, we have it in the house and he only likes Heinz. Kid has good taste. :)
Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 32 oz Bottle
I prefer Dijon mustard to the regular yellow mustard. I know, that makes me sound kind of “prideful,” but I can't help it! And Koops is tops - it tastes great.
Koops, Mustard Dijon, 12 Ounce
I have to have pickles at the party. But I like the small baby pickles, not the big ones. Mt. Olive has the best ones by far! I can eat a ton of these bad boys.
Mt. Olive Kosher Baby Dill Pickles, 24 fl oz Jar
I am NOT interested in washing dishes after a party or a game, honey! I also want to make sure that people have a plate that will hold up to all the food I hope they pile on it. Chinet's platter plates does the trick. They are awesome.
Chinet Premium 12 5/8 x 10-Inch Paper Platters, 24 ct - 2 Pack
Chinet costs a little more, but BOY is it worth it. They hold up to the food you pile into them. They also just look better. I need the bowls for salads and warm stuff like chili.
Chinet Classic Premium Disposable Paper Bowls, 16oz, White, 30 Count
With all the great food you're serving, you'll want decent napkins that clean up and look decent. Vanity Fair is what you're looking for. They are super. We use them year-round.
Vanity Fair, Disposable Napkins, 80 Count, Extra Absorbent
My son is not a fan of soda, but he'll drink these all day long! Can't say I blame him. They are delicious.
Snapple, Natural Peach Tea, 16 fl oz Bottles, 6 Pack
Coca Cola is as American as apple pie. I'm from the South. If you ask for a soda, you get a Coke. Now I like the Coke Zero Sugar option - it tastes JUST LIKE regular coke with noneof the calories. It's a gift from the Baby Jesus, people.
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12 fl. oz.., 24 pk.
If you want to “fancy up” your football party, here's a great way to do it and not have to cook! Nancy's petite quiches are delicious and all you have to do is pop them in the oven for a few minutes. Perfect to hold and put on paper plates!
Lorraine & Florentine Petite Quiche Frozen Snacks Variety Pack
Chili makes a hot dog feel “fancy.” I like my chili with no beans, but you can find the “beans” option on my list too! Hormel is THE chili brand I buy. Terrific!
Hormel, Chili, No Beans, 15 oz Can
For those of you who like their chili with beans, here you go! Hormel is THE chili to go with, people. This chili goes great with hot dogs and it goes great by itself!
HORMEL ® Chili with Beans
I don't know about you, but I have to have shredded cheddar on my chili. I also use it on some soups too. This 4-cheese blend is terrific. It's called “Mexican” but it's just the cheese blend - no spices.
Kraft Natural Mexican Style Four Cheese Blend Finely Shredded Cheese, 16 oz Bag
I love sour cream on baked potatoes, chili, soups, you name it! And Daisy is the brand I like the best. Creamy, perfect flavor. Great product!
Daisy Pure and Natural Sour Cream, 14 oz Pouch ...