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"  Snack stadiums have become a Super Bowl staple in recent years. These towering snack structures serve as both decor and party fuel during the most celebrated football day of the year. However, the stylish hostess may be dismayed to see just how, well, unpalatable these stadiums can be. A quick Google image search will confirm that not all food-based architecture is appetizing (or easy to eat) \u2014 hot dog quarterbacks, sub sandwich stands, broccoli trees. That&amp;#039;s why I decided to give the Super Bowl snack stadium my own (classy) Good Housekeeping twist. The key to a field that&amp;#039;s playful-yet-appealing is simplicity: Pare down the ingredients, minimize manhandling, and streamline serving! Follow these easy steps for our Good Housekeeping\u2013approved snack stadium. 1. Set up the base. \u2022 Choose a surface on which to construct your stadium. If it isn&amp;#039;t perfectly flat, set down a piece of cardboard to create a smooth base. \u2022 Cover the surface with a tablecloth. Use a solid color or football field pattern. A fabric tablecloth will help your snack table feel a little more grownup and elevated. If damage control is your concern, however, use a heavy-duty plastic tablecloth instead. \u2022 Put 2 to 3 large pieces aluminum foil on top of the tablecloth where you&amp;#039;ll build the stadium, if desired. This way you can crumble up any crumbs in the foil and just toss it for easy cleanup. 2. Pick your vessels. Use pans you already have in your kitchen (glass or metal) or purchase disposable foil versions of all of these containers from a party supply store. You&amp;#039;ll need: \u2022 1 rectangular (11 by 7-inch or 9 by 13-inch) baking dish \u2022 6 mini loaf pans \u2022 4 ramekins \u2022 24 to 36 cans beer and/or soda My biggest party fear is running out of drinks before the fun ends, so I always keep at least one extra case of beer on hand. Here, those extras act as the stadium wall, while the real stash of drinks stays cool in the fridge. Don&amp;#039;t worry though! In a pinch, you can tap into this beer/soda reserve without compromising the stadium (since the snacks are safely nestled within individual vessels). Tip: Refrigerate cans before using them in the stadium \u2014 they&amp;#039;ll act as a makeshift cooler! 3. Strategize your setup.  To assemble the stadium structure: \u2022 Set the rectangular baking dish at the center of your table (on top of the foil, if using). \u2022 Arrange 2 mini loaf pans on either long side of the baking dish. \u2022 Put 1 mini loaf pan at each short end. \u2022 Set the 4 ramekins at the corners, these are for the condiments. \u2022 Use tape or sticky notes to plan out your snack stadium landscape before adding any food. \u2022 Group snacks near the appropriate condiments. For example, I placed the veggies near the ranch dressing and the tortilla chips between the salsa and queso. Think about color: Avoid an all-beige stadium by adding veggies, cheese puffs or cheese-flavored chips.  4. Make the stadium. \u2022 Spread 6 to 8 cups guacamole in the rectangular baking dish in a smooth, even layer. Drag an offset spatula over the surface, gently lifting it straight off at the ends, to make the top as smooth as possible. \u2022 Spoon a scoop of sour cream into the corner of a resealable plastic bag, snip a small piece from the tip and pipe line marking onto the guacamole. Avoid numbers, they&amp;#039;ll just look messy! \u2022 Fill the 4 ramekins with salsa, queso, ketchup, and ranch dressing. Feel free to swap in your own favorite condiments, if desired. \u2022 Fill the 6 mini loaf pans with assorted snacks. I used tortilla chips, Doritos, Tater Tots, pigs in a blanket (frozen Hebrew National \u2014 they&amp;#039;re just as good as homemade and a lot faster!) and sliced bell peppers. \u2022 Arrange the 24 to 36 cans beer and/or soda around the stadium to make the wall. 5. Restock during the party. Have additional hot foods on hand for replenishing the stadium. Keep snacks (such as Tater Tots and pigs in a blanket) warm on cookie sheets in a low -heat oven \u2014 most have &amp;quot;Keep Warm&amp;quot; settings these days but you can also set the oven to 200\u02DAF. \u2022 Get a &amp;quot;real plate&amp;quot; look without any of the cleanup using modern, white disposable plates. I love Chinet&amp;#039;s new Classic White Square Dessert Plates . \u2022 Soften the snack table with a few low bouquets of monochromatic flowers. I bundled white gerber daisies in mason jars. Other inexpensive ideas: White carnations or mums. At the last minute, I printed out some free football clip art from the web, taped &amp;#039;em to skewers and added to the bouquets as accents. \u2022 Set out 2 trashcans where guests can easily see them: One for regular trash (disposable plates, napkins, etc.) and one for recyclables (bottles and cans). "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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