Football season is here, and that means it’s time to gather around the TV, cheer on your favorite team, and enjoy some delicious game day food. Whether you’re hosting friends or keeping it low-key with family, finding the perfect game day recipes that everyone will love can feel like a challenge. Luckily, Ollie is here to help you score big with personalized recipes that match your family’s tastes and needs.
Get Your Game Day Menu Planned for You
No need to sacrifice on health, budget, or preferences every time you cook up something for football Sunday. Ollie uses state-of-the-art AI to tailor recipes just for you. Simply tell Ollie what your family enjoys, and you’ll get personalized game day recipes that everyone will love.
How to Personalize Your Game Day Menu
Here’s how you can use Ollie to make sure your game day spread is a touchdown:
Tell Ollie Your Preferences: Whether you’re craving classic football food or want to try something new, Ollie takes your family’s preferences into account. Want something spicy? Looking for gluten-free options? Ollie has you covered.
Use What You Already Have: If you’ve got certain ingredients in your fridge, Ollie will find game day recipes that make the most of what you already own. Got some extra ground beef or chicken? Ollie will help you whip up the perfect sliders or buffalo chicken dip.
Consider Dietary Needs: From low-carb snacks to kid-friendly finger foods, Ollie helps you find game day recipes that suit everyone’s dietary preferences or restrictions.
Customize Until It's Perfect
Once you have a menu you like, Ollie makes it easy to customize them based on your schedule and equipment.
Need a slow cooker option for your pulled pork sliders? Or maybe you want to keep things simple with an air fryer? Additional guests just RSVP? Ollie helps you adjust each recipe to suit your game day setup. Plus, Ollie can add sides and desserts to round out your meal.
5 Game Day Recipes We Love
Our team asked Ollie for recipes to help celebrate the first game of the season. Here’s what Ollie suggested. We hope you like them as much as we do.
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos (Dairy-Free)
Full recipe generated by ollie.ai
Ingredients
- 12 oz tortilla chips about 1 full 12 oz bag
- 15 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed (1 full can)
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 2 cups dairy-free cheese shreds
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 medium avocados diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Evenly distribute the drained and rinsed black beans over the chips.
- Sprinkle the shredded chicken over the beans and chips.
- Evenly distribute the dairy-free cheese shreds over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chips are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately top with the diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and sliced black olives.
- Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the nachos.
- Finally, add the diced avocados on top.
- Serve immediately while still warm and enjoy your dairy-free loaded nachos!
Turkey and Bean Chili
Full recipe generated by ollie.ai
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 14 oz canned kidney beans drained and rinsed (1 full can)
- 14 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed (1 full can)
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes 1 full can
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin, cooking for another minute to toast the spices.
- Add drained and rinsed kidney beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
Spicy Baked Chicken Wings
Full recipe generated by ollie.ai
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create the spice rub.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the spice rub over the wings and use your hands to massage the seasoning into the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange the seasoned wings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they're not touching each other.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking time, until they're golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the wings rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, celery sticks, and carrot sticks if desired.
Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip
Full recipe generated by ollie.ai
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz dairy-free cream cheese alternative
- 1/2 cup dairy-free ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 tbsp green onions chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups celery sticks about 4-6 stalks, cut into 4-inch pieces
- 2 cups carrot sticks about 4 medium carrots, cut into 4-inch pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, dairy-free cream cheese alternative, dairy-free ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Add the chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish (about 2-quart capacity).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges.
- While the dip is baking, prepare the celery and carrot sticks if not already done.
- Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve the hot dip with the celery and carrot sticks on the side for dipping.
Vegetable Platter with Avocado Hummus
Full recipe generated by ollie.ai
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 celery stalks cut into sticks
- 1 medium bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, avocado, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.
- Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and process again.
- Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
- Transfer the avocado hummus to a serving bowl.
- Wash and prepare the vegetables: peel and cut the carrots into sticks, cut the celery into sticks, slice the bell pepper, and slice the cucumber.
- Arrange the prepared vegetables on a platter around the bowl of avocado hummus.
- Serve the vegetable platter with avocado hummus immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Try Ollie Today
With Ollie, planning the perfect game day menu has never been easier. From finding crowd-pleasing favorites to accommodating special dietary needs, Ollie’s personalized game day recipes will keep your family and friends satisfied all season long.
Let Ollie be your MVP this football season and enjoy a stress-free game day with recipes tailored just for you!