When it comes to Super Bowl snacks this Sunday, you can take Food Network star Sandra Lee’s concept of Semi-Homemade to a whole new level. How? With fast food that is specially tweaked to score major touchdowns with your guests.

Yep, we’re talking KFC and doughnuts, but with your own unique additions.

Allison Beck, editor at thedailymeal.com, set about finding last-minute party fixes that take simple, inexpensive take-out to the next level with some minor enhancements you probably already have in your pantry. As Beck says, “We’re busy people and you’ve got to find shortcuts.”

The eats

Sticky rice lifesaver
When making burritos or chili, get Chinese takeout white rice to accompany the dish. It’s inexpensive and cooked perfectly. No one will be the wiser.

KFC’s Grilled Chicken
Get a bucket of grilled chicken, coat it with sauce (hot, barbecue or otherwise), get some buns, lettuce and tomato – and voila! A sammie that’s sure to please.

Dress up plain-Jane pizza
Add fresh arugula and maybe even some truffle oil to your local delivery pizza. Cut the slices into bite-sized pieces for classy apps.

Doughnut desserts
Want some instant profiteroles? Get some Timbits, slice them in half, add some ice cream and boom! You’ve got a whole lot of delicious.

Burger options
Visit any burger joint, grab a bunch of burgers or mini burgers and double them as your own party’s sliders. Garnish them with a tomato chutney, horseradish or a special cheese to kick it up a notch in the flavour department.