It’s Super Bowl time. Therefore I’m devoting the next three installments of “One Teaspoon From Disaster” to this day.

Not the actual event, mind you. This isn’t my take on “One Fumble From Botching the Game.” But rather the food we eat while watching other people exercise. And because many of us (OK, probably just me) care way more about these snacks than the football game, I’m recommending three lovely yet easy recipes that break away from traditional sporting-event food.

First up: Spinach pita triangles. Forget pizza. These pita bites topped with pesto, feta cheese and fresh spinach and then baked are delicious and filling. Remember to use tomato-based pesto (not the green stuff), or they won’t taste as wonderful. I prefer using the pita flat bread rather than pita pocket bread – it’s easier to add the toppings.

A little Martha Stewart-ish? OK, maybe. (Not her recipe, by the way, but something I’d give her permission to use.) Wait until you see my replacements for nacho cheese and party snack mix. Who says Martha can’t do football games?

Spinach pita triangles
Ingredients:
4, 6-inch pita breads
6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
3 C. fresh spinach, chopped
1/3 C. feta
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 C. fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
black pepper to taste
Directions:
Spread tomatoe pesto on pita. Top with remaining ingredients and drizzle olive oil. Bake at 350 degrees until crisp (10-12 minutes). Cut into triangles and serve warm.

Sorry no photo available, but will be again soon.