Buffalo Fried Okra

A classic southern dish gets a spicy makeover perfect for game day in these Buffalo Fried Okra...

This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I’m a contributor.

Buffalo sauced foods are pretty much a staple in my house all year round, but even more so when football season rolls around. I mean, what is a game day menu without something Buffalo sauced? 

Wings and Buffalo flavored dips are my usual stand-by's for game day feasting, but I decided to take my Buffalo sauce game up a notch or two by giving a classic southern appetizer an unexpected spicy kick. 





I soaked fresh sliced okra in egg and then coated them in a traditional cornmeal breading, fried them up golden brown & crunchy, and then tossed them in a foolproof homemade Buffalo sauce- game day perfection, folks!

Up until a couple of months or so ago, okra was one of those vegetables that I hadn't cooked with much, and was I actually a little intimidated by it. It wasn't until my aunt started growing fresh okra in her garden that I realized just how easy and versatile this vegetable is. 





It grows like crazy, so you can easily freeze quite a few batches to use in gumbos, jambalaya, or to simply bread and fry throughout football season and well into the winter months. Which is a good thing because I have a feeling that these Buffalo Fried Okra are going to be requested quite often for game days this season. 

These crunchy, spicy nuggets of Southern goodness are perfectly poppable and absolutely irresistible! 

Smokehouse Game Day Platter

This simple and tasty Smokehouse Game Day Platter is sure to score a touchdown with your guests at your next football party or get-together...

This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. 

If you ask me, the best thing about the big game is the food, folks. I mean, I can get into cheering for the hometown team and all, but the I get the most fired up over the game day snacks. 

No matter which team wins, as long as the snacking spread is a winner then I am a happy gal. ;) Being the food blogger/self-proclaimed foodie in my family, I am usually the one bringing something a little different for the game day spread. Chips and dip are great and all, but let's kick that football party menu plan up just a notch or two, shall we?

Blue Diamond's new game changing Smokehouse Almonds served as the inspiration for this tasty and easy to make game day platter. It starts with a can of Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds- salty, crunchy, with just the right amount of smoky flavor. 

I paired it with sweet & smoky cocktail sausages and a few of our favorite smoked cheeses with crackers. This simple and tasty Smokehouse Game Day Platter is sure to score a touchdown with your guests at your next football party or get-together...

Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wonton Bites

These Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wonton Bites are a perfectly poppable finger food that is ready in around 30 minutes...

We are huge Buffalo chicken fans and big Mountaineers fans (go WVU!) in this house. Football season always means tailgating and football food to me. 

And yes, I admit it.

I often look forward more to the tasty party foods than the actual games themselves. ;)

Regardless if I am actually wanting to watch the game or maybe just socialize (and stuff my face) more, easy party foods that are tasty and quick to prepare are essential to me.

When Tyson asked me to create a fun and delicious tailgating recipe using their Buffalo Chicken Strips, I knew I wanted to do an easy finger food- no utensils needed!  I mean, who wants to be standing around at a tailgate or a football party holding a plate, a beer, and trying to stab something with a fork at the same time?  Am I right?

I combined one of my favorite salad flavors with the tasty Tyson Buffalo Chicken Strips to make my Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wonton Bites...