Community

Build a Winning Game-Day Spread with Big Flavor & Less Mess

Build a Winning Game-Day Spread with Big Flavor & Less Mess
Build a Winning Game-Day Spread with Big Flavor & Less Mess

Whether you're gathering in the stadium parking lot or hosting friends for an at-home watch party, a memorable experience begins long before kickoff.

Start your pregame festivities with an MVP-worthy spread that's simple to serve, easy to eat and keeps fans full through the final whistle. For example, the flavor of Buffalo is a game-day staple, but wings aren't the only way to enjoy it.

For less mess, Buffalo Chicken Caesar and Celery Wraps pair convenience with the cool crunch of Dandy Celery, a year-round superstar ingredient for many of your favorite football-inspired dishes. It's packed with flavor and low in calories, making it a smart choice for snacking.

Advertisement

The contrasting tastes and textures offer a satisfying bite, whether you slice the wraps into smaller portions for appetizer-style serving or leave them whole for fans with hearty appetites.

Nervous nibblers during the game's most tense moments may prefer a lighter bite, and that's where a dependable dip can come through in the clutch. This Buffalo Hummus recipe puts a tailgate-spin on the familiar favorite, combining creamy texture with a little heat.

Serve it alongside crackers, chips or crisp vegetables like Dandy celery dippers, fresh-cut celery sticks that are pre-washed and ready to eat at your convenience - a true time-saver when the clock is ticking.

Sponsored

Design your own winning game plan by finding more tailgating recipes at DudaFresh.com.

Buffalo Chicken Caesar and Celery Wraps Servings: 4

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce 2 cups Dandy romaine hearts, chopped 1 cup Dandy celery, chopped (about 4 ribs) 1/3 cup Caesar dressing 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 large flour tortillas (10 inches)

In bowl, toss shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce. Set aside.

To make salad: In separate bowl, combine romaine, celery, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Mix well.

To assemble wraps: Spoon about 1/4 cup Buffalo chicken along center of each tortilla, leaving small border at each end; top with Caesar salad. Fold up bottom of tortilla over filling then fold in sides and roll up tightly. Slice in half diagonally.

Buffalo Hummus Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 8

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 lemon, juice only 2 cloves garlic 2-3 tablespoons ice water dairy-free blue cheese, for garnish (optional) chopped chives, for garnish (optional) paprika, for garnish (optional) olive oil, for garnish (optional) Dandy Celery Dippers pita chips

In food processor, puree drained chickpeas, tahini, Buffalo sauce, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Add water through lid until desired consistency is achieved.

Spread hummus onto serving plate or bowl. Garnish, if desired, with dairy-free blue cheese, chopped chives, paprika and drizzle of olive oil. Serve with celery dippers and pita chips. #18190 Source: Duda Farm Fresh Foods

Read next · Community Columbus's Whitewater by the Numbers: 2.5 Miles, 45,000 Rafters a Year and 2 Dams That Came Down

News organizations may republish this story with credit. See our guidelines.

Own a Columbus business? 60,000+ page views a month. Ads from $125/month. See ad options

Plan your weekend with Columbus Times

Get This Weekend in Columbus every Thursday: the best local events, free things to do and family fun, plus each evening's local news. Free, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

Follow Columbus Times on FacebookLocal news, events and people, in your feed every day. Follow

Comments

Be respectful. No personal attacks, hate speech, spam or anyone's private information. Every comment is reviewed before it appears. Comment rules

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

Leave a comment

Replying to

Most read this week

  1. Georgia's 3 Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 3 Ballot, Explained in Plain English
  2. Georgia's 3 Amendments: Which Will Pass, Who's Against Them, and What Happens If They Fail
  3. Early Voting in Columbus Starts Oct. 13: Every Site, the Hours, and What's on Your Ballot
  4. USDA Awards $3.3 Billion Loan for Georgia Power Plant to Meet Rising Electricity Demand
  5. Which of Georgia's 3 Amendments Is Most Likely to Pass? What the Votes, Supporters and History Say
Advertise with us Your business could be here 60,000+ page views a month in Columbus. Ads from $125/month. See ad options →