Kickoff with Kowalski's

As football fans get ready for the big game, we're sharing some ideas and recipes that are sure to score whether you like sports or just love a good excuse to indulge in your favorite game day foods.

Dips & Spreads

Kick things off with a selection of dips and spreads for snacking. Whether you scoop or smear them on crackers, chips or crudités, these game day staples require no prep and are the fastest way to bring some flavor to your coffee table.

Here are a few of our favorites:

Kowalski's Signature Veggie Trays
Kowalski's Signature Dill Dip
Pretzel Dip
Kowalski's Signature Pita Crackers
Kowalski's Hummus and pita chips of your choice
Kowalski's Signature Smoked Salmon and Trout Spreads (find Kowalski's Seafood Spreads in the Seafood Department)
Plucky Pickle Dips (made from zesty pickled vegetables, herbs and spices mixed into a smooth cream cheese and white bean blend)
Kowalski's Signature Jalapeño Popper Spread
Kowalski's Signature Pimento Cheese Spread
Kowalski's Signature Salsas and Guacamoles

Did You Know?

Kowalski's Signature Dips and Spreads are handmade just for you using unique recipes you can't find anywhere else. They're naturally made with no HFCS or EDTA. They're found in the Deli Department.
Kowalski's Signature Fresh Salsas and Guacamole are also all natural and made fresh daily. Find them in the Produce Department.

Finger Foods

Give your party guests something to cheer about with these easy utensil-free finger foods! Grab a bite (but not a fork) and dig into these salty, satisfying snacks that require zero cooking.

Ultra Shrimp with Kowalski's Signature Cocktail Sauce
Kowalski's Signature Beef Jerky
Kowalski's Signature Beef Sticks
Kowalski's Signature Peanuts
Kowalski's Signature Popcorns
Kowalski's Signature Olives
Kowalski's Cage-Free Deviled Eggs

Did You Know?

Kowalski's Naturally Hardwood Smoked Jerky and Beef Sticks are made locally in small batches in St. Paul by our partners at Big Steer Meats. Find a wide variety of flavors in the Meat Department.
Kowalski's Signature Olives from the Grocery Department are the same great Greek olives found on the Olive Bar.
Kowalski's Cage-Free Deviled Eggs are made with local eggs from Larry Schultz Organic Family Farm in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Heat & Eat Fan Fare

A mix of hot and cold foods is always a good idea, but that doesn't mean you have to cook. A selection of heat-and-eat party foods will provide some much-needed heat come halftime.

Look for Stuffed Mushrooms from the Meat Department.
Ready-to-Sauce Meatballs are also a super-easy hot option in the Grab & Go Case in the Deli Department. We especially love them tossed with Kowalski's Signature Kalbi Marinade or Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Chili Bacon Jam (as pictured).
Top Kowalski's Queso Blanco Dip from the Deli Grab & Go Case with Kowalski's Fresh Pico de Gallo from the Produce Department for an easy, scoopable party snack.
Kowalski's Signature Tortilla Chips are made fresh locally and available in yellow or white corn varieties.
Baked Smoked Salmon Cakes – click here for the recipe.
Olive Sliders – click here for the recipe.

Hot Wing Bar

Our Hot Wing Bar has a selection of both bone-in and boneless wings with a variety of different sauces and rubs. Our sticky Signature Kalbi or Bourbon sauces are perfect for those who value the sweeter things in life, and our Buffalo, General Tso's and Spicy Honey sauces are made for those who like it hot. There's also our Signature Rotisserie Chicken Rub and a variety of other rotating sauces and dry seasonings. Can't make a decision? That's ok, the wing bar is mix 'n' match, so you can try them all!