Football fan or not, surely you’ve heard there’s a big showdown coming up.

That’s the Super Bowl on February 3rd for everyone who could care less about the pigskin.

But whether or not you like to watch the game is irrelevant – it’s the perfect time to party and EAT!

Alert your friends and start planning now so you can chow down on some fantastic foods come game day.

Some of my favorites for big crowds are brisket, ribs, burgers – anything BBQ related. They’re total crowd pleasers.

My new favorite obsession is BBQ burnt ends. Here’s what those morsels of goodness look like:

Yeah, I know. Yum.

Put toothpicks in those babies and you’ve got instant finger foods.

You can find all these delectable delights at Kansas City Steak Company. They’ll deliver all your treats right to your door!

And even better, through midnight tomorrow when you buy $125 or more you get free shipping. You just have to use code BIGDAY when you check out.

Peruse all these game day ideas and take advantage of the sales going on. You’ll be the toast of the town no matter who wins on Feb. 3rd!

Photos courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

Amazing homemade bread – with steak on it!? Where do I sign up for that, you say?

Well, my friends, What’s Cookin’ Chicago has just the recipe for us:  Blue Cheese, Pepper, Steak & Mushroom Focaccia.

My nostrils are flaring right now. I need this smell in my life.

This bread is so flavorful and hearty. Perfect for this time of year.

And . . . it’s a meal in itself!

Go get your baking hat on and try this one. You’ll make new friends and gain admirers.

Plus, you’ll get to enjoy some really good bread and steak. Winner!

Check out all the instructions you need to make amazing Steak Focaccia here.

And save some for me!

Photo courtesy of Joelens.blogspot.com.

How can you resist that meaty goodness?

Rachael Ray has a great Meatball Sub recipe using ground beef, homemade marinara and topped with provolone. Mwah!

I did mine a little differently (above) using pickles as the topper with the cheese at the bottom. Absolutely scrumptious!

Try her Meatball Sub recipe but don’t forget to personalize it to your taste. After all, you’re eating it, right?

Mangia, and then a big nap. Enjoy!