Feast for Super Bowl 2010

Any reason for a party and to cook right? Well to me it is. And Super Bowl is no exception. So I have been trying to come up with ideas of foods to make and I believe I have it.

Did you know this year Mardi Gras is real early? Yes... February 16th, two days after Valentine's. Ok.. you ask me... what does this have to do with Super Bowl... Well for one I was trying to come up with a main dish (something heavy that fills many mouths. Second, Mardi Gras coming up, how about that for inspiration, then it dawned on me... The Saints.. yes.. they are from New Orleans (can you tell I am a foreigner?)... and I want them to win! Ok, where can I find a good recipe from down there? Ahhh a good friend from Iowa. He and his wife LOVE new Orleans, dream of one day moving there and are devout cooks and "eaters" of that food. I know he has to have a recipe.

So here is the menu:
Pipis - Spicy and garlicky chicken gizzards
Shrimps in garlic and cilantro sauce
Cheese and meat dip
Platter of cheeses
Platter of crudites
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Jalapeños with CrabMeat
My Spicy Wings
Rissois de Camarao - Shrimp Pastries
Tomato and mozzarella salad
Cucumber with cream cheese and smoked salmon
Gumbo
My Sis Chocolate Mousse
Portuguese Cookie Cake

As I will make all these recipes I will be posting them as well as adding photos!

What are your plans for Super Bowl? Having a party? What are you cooking?