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(Family Features) In the midst of peak homegating season, with football championships taking center stage and action heating up on the hardwood, a good game day host knows you can never have too many delicious snacks on hand. Kicking off the madness can be as easy as these Crispy Potato Skins, a hearty watch party classic that keeps fans fueled and engaged with the game on the big screen.

The spicy lamb grinder is a variation on Bar Gernika's lamb grinder, which combines some of the best aspects of a gyro, French dip, and cheesesteak into one flavor-packed sandwich. Served on crusty and fluffy French bread, the lamb is tender and thinly shaved, reminiscent of shaved meat from a gyro. The meat is topped with cheese, grilled onions, and peppers, and the whole thing comes served with a side of au jus for that French dip experience.

Just as with any party prep, you'll want to get as much as you can done ahead of time. This allows you to focus on keeping hot food hot the day of the party and not on any last-minute stirring of onions into sour cream. Ideally, everything that needs to be hot should be cooked well before game time, then reheated just before you need it.

The first thing to know about queso fundido is that it's not " queso," the creamy dip, often based on Velveeta, eaten with chips. Queso fundido, which translates to "melted cheese," is just that: It's melted cheese to which you can add sautéed mushrooms, poblano peppers or chorizo. It must be eaten the moment it's done, when the cheese is warm and stretchy.

Tempura shrimp may seem like an odd item to get at Aldi, but it's surprisingly tasty. In fact, after trying 14 seafood products from the retailer, we ranked the Fremont Fish Market find as the top option. Simply bake them in the oven, and you're ready to serve the delicious appetizers at your get-together. Each package comes with a dozen pieces of shrimp that are crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside.

Game day is just around the corner, and if you're planning to skip the stadium crowds and tailgate from the comfort of your own home, you're in luck. Some of the South's most talented chefs are sharing their winning recipes: the kind that turn any living room into the ultimate watch party destination. From New Orleans' iconic seafood-forward bites to South Florida's fresh Mediterranean flavors, these dishes bring professional flair to your home spread without requiring a culinary degree.

When it comes to party favorites, homemade beer cheese hits the spot by offering a tangy, hoppy dip that is more complex than it sounds. Served with soft pretzel bites or pizza rolls, any beer cheese recipe can disappear fast on game day. For those who have experienced a batch of leftovers, beer cheese can be cleverly incorporated into a variety of recipes.

Barbecue is sacred in Texas, where joints large and small attract enthusiasts from around the world, all eager to sample delectable meats, even if it means waiting in line for hours. Starting next month, American Airlines passengers can enjoy one of the state's most famous barbecue spots at cruising altitude. As part of a new initiative to incorporate regional flavors on in-flight menus, American has partnered with Pecan Lodge to bring Texas barbecue to select flights between Dallas and New York.

On Super Bowl Sunday, a huge tailgate party featuring celebrity chefs will take place just a 15-minute walk away from Levi's Stadium. That's right: You have 15 minutes to walk off all the calories delivered in tasty-treat form by the likes of Aaron Sanchez (Chopped), Kelsey Murphy (MasterChef) and Shota Nakajima (Top Chef). It's called the Players Tailgate, and its organizers at the Indianapolis-based Bullseye Event Group an NFL-franchise partner that specializes in VIP tailgates are billing it as the culinary Super Bowl before the Super Bowl.