Super Bowl® Party Ideas: 3 Entertaining Tips From Michael Strahan! by Donna John

Last year, Parade magazine got some winning party tips from Michael Strahan, football legend and former co-host of Live With Kelly and Michael. Strahan says you can't go wrong serving "barbecue and party food like ribs, baked beans, mac 'n' cheese and collard greens. It's all about going big. You don't go to Texas and not have your food falling off your plate." His three rules for hosting your best party yet? 

• Work ahead
• Mix it up 
• Be sure to invite DIY guests 

"Make sure your guests know how to serve themselves," he says.