(Family Features) - Game night, poker night - whatever the occasion, guys' nights out call for simple food that tastes great and fills them up. And if it can be eaten without utensils, even better.

George Duran, host of Food Network's "Ham on the Street" and author of "Take This Dish and Twist It," knows how to cook up creative food guys will love. Here's what he says about three of his crowd pleasing recipes:

Buffalo Wing Dip: If you're looking for a quick and easy buffalo wing-flavored dip recipe without the fuss of deep-frying, your prayers have been answered! I transformed one our nation's classic appetizers into a spicy yet lusciously creamy dip with chunky blue cheese and olives. Hungry yet?

Pizza Olives: What better way to serve the flavors of pepperoni pizza than in a bowl? Spicy cubes of pepperoni complement the delectable olives while garlic and oregano give the impression that you are enjoying the American classic. Put away that pizza cutter 'cause all you need here is a toothpick.

Spanish Tortilla: Make this simple Spanish Tortilla at your next event and watch how amazed your friends will be with the amount of work you put into thinly slicing each potato. Little do they know that gourmet chips and succulent Lindsay olives are the shortcut ingredients to this mouthwatering, filling appetizer.

For more great recipes for guys' night or any night, visit www.lindsayolives.com.

Snacks for the boyz tips from George Duran

• A creative approach to saving space when serving food at a party is to use book cases. Remove the books and put placemats on the shelves before setting the appetizers on top.
• If you're entertaining on a game night, decorate the house with the colors of the team you're rooting for. If there are fans of the opposing team, use masking tape to make a dividing line in the living room to separate both sets of fans.
• If you are serving crackers with cheese, prevent them from sliding all around the dish by placing a bed of shredded lettuce on the platter under the cheese and crackers.
• Use recyclable dishware, napkins and utensils. Remember to always have a recycling bag in an easy-to-spot location so friends know where to toss their dishes when they are done eating.
• Make a playlist on your MP3 player with great background music a day or two before so that you can just let the songs shuffle throughout the party.
• People are curious about new foods, so label your foods on a folded 2-square inch piece of paper so that your guests know what the dish is.
• You can never have too much ice - buy an extra bag.