Gone are the days of just a bag of ol’ corn chips and a beer before, during and after the big game.

These days, we’re SERIOUS about tailgating. And the tailgating food?

Oh, it’s on!

Take this Steak Fajita Chili (shown above), for instance. That’s not a snack. That’s a MEAL!

And rabid fans need fuel to cheer their teams on to victory.

Food Network has put together a slideshow of their Top 50 Tailgating Recipes here.

Know what I like best? Lots of them feature my favorite – beef!!!!

Like Chili in a Biscuit Bowl. And thank heavens for the edible bowl. Less trash!

And Brisket Sandwiches. Can you say YUM?

Check out all the delicious tailgating delights from Food Network. Then, head over and check out these tailgating treasures, too!

Photo courtesy of FoodNetwork.com.

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.