The wait for football fans will be over come Sunday. Fans will watch the battle between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. In addition to the game, commercials and Beyonce at the half-time show, add a twist to your party with some popular dishes from the East Coast and the West Coast.

Hailing from Baltimore, pit beef is a version of barbecue that yields a tender, rare and juicy inside cooked with a crunchy exterior. Pit beef is a star because instead of smoking, this cut of top round is grilled until rare. After cooked, the meat is sliced paper-thin and is served in between two slices of bread. Top with classic horseradish and you have yourself a mouth-watering meal that will keep all your guests full.

Areas of California, especially San Francisco, are known for their many different selections of food. Food from Japan, Mexico, China and other places around the globe make up this culinary melting pot of a city. Unique to this coastline is the Ghirardelli Square. Since 1893, this chocolate factory has called San Francisco its home, churning out delicious chocolate to be sold all over the globe. After halftime, serve up some rocky road cupcakes to your guests. The sugar will keep them energized for the rest of the game. 

Pit Beef:

8 whole wheat buns

2-3 pounds roast beef deli meat slices (rare to medium-rare is best)

2 onions, sliced

1 tomato, sliced

horseradish sauce

Spread horseradish on buns. Assemble bottom bun with deli meat, onions and tomato and cover with top bun. 

Ghirardelli Cupcakes:

1 box of chocolate cake mix

1 1/2 cups Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips or coarsely chopped pieces, divided in half

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1 cup mini marshmallows

Make cake mix as directed by manufactuer. Stir in walnuts and half of the chopped chocolate pieces. When cupcakes are done, gently press in the marshmallows and rest of chocolate pieces into the tops of the muffins.