Tailgating Recipes

These tailgating recipes are tops, whether you’re partying in the parking lot or at home. We have game day covered, with appetizers, desserts and more tailgate ideas to win over the crowd.

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    Spectacular Overnight Slaw

    34 reviews

    To come up with this dish, I used a number of different recipes, plus some ideas of my own. It's...


    Kathy’s Herbed Corn

    9 reviews

    My husband and I agreed that the original recipe for this corn needed a little jazzing up, so I added...


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    Grilled Mushrooms

    27 reviews

    These grilled mushrooms are threaded onto skewers and brushed with butter, dill and garlic salt. They're unbelievably tasty and add...


    Spicy Pork Tenderloin

    3 reviews

    A friend shared this recipe for marvelously flavorful pork years ago. It really sparks up a barbecue and has been...


    Caramel Corn

    2 reviews

    For years I've taken this snack to our church retreat in two containers—one for each night—so it doesn't all disappear...


    Hot Apple Cider

    7 reviews

    Our simple hot apple cider recipe adds wonderful warming notes of cinnamon, clove and allspice to a store-bought gallon of...


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    83 reviews

    It is hard to resist cookies, let alone pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with oats and cinnamon. No surprise here...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

    91 reviews

    Part protein bar and part cookie, these oatmeal chocolate chip bars are the perfect sweet treat for an after-school snack...

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    Raisin Cookies

    33 reviews

    Lightly spiced and studded with fruit and walnuts, these soft raisin cookies are an excellent snack.


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    Brownies

    79 reviews

    This brownie recipe is the very best, from its deep chocolate flavor and crispy edges to its moist, decadent center.


    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    82 reviews

    Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...


    Southern Sweet Potato Pie

    35 reviews

    Southern desserts are known for being decadent and delicious, and this southern sweet potato pie recipe is no exception.


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    Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

    22 reviews

    These cinnamon-sugar cookies blend a classic snickerdoodle with a tender sugar cookie. They are packed with warming cinnamon, with the...


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    Grilled Steak Kabobs

    2 reviews

    These juicy grilled steak kabobs are marinated in an easy marinade, wrapped in bacon and stacked with colorful veggies.


    Philly Burger

    3 reviews

    The cream cheese mixture and crunchy french-fried onions make this burger recipe a cookout sensation. Serve them with fresh potato...


    Dublin Potato Salad

    11 reviews

    You may never go back to "plain" potato salad once you've tried this recipe—I haven't! Dublin Potato Salad goes great...


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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    50 reviews

    Soft, sweet and homey, this 30-minute oatmeal raisin cookie recipe makes treats with a perfect, not-too-thick texture. They're the perfect...

    Oyster Cheese Appetizer Log

    5 reviews

    When you say "holiday tradition" around our house, this appetizer comes to mind immediately. Every winter, I make lots of...


    Shortbread

    11 reviews

    I live in Missouri, but many of our family recipes come from New Zealand, where I lived as a youngster....


    Caramel Heavenlies

    57 reviews

    Before I cut these bars into triangles, I trim the edges so all the cookies look the same. My husband...


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    California Spaghetti Salad

    34 reviews

    California spaghetti salad is a fresh take on potluck salads. If you're tired of pasta salads with thick, creamy dressings,...


    Fruit Bowl

    4 reviews

    Looking for ways to beat the heat? Our easy fruit bowl recipe features sweet melon, crisp pineapple, juicy oranges and...


    Crisp Graham Cookies

    6 reviews

    I was delighted to find the recipe for these fun cookies. The peanut butter makes them extra special. —Lori Daniels,...

    Hot Cranberry Cider

    2 reviews

    Adding colorful appeal to a wintertime meal is a easy—just turn to this tasty cider. The cranberry juice gives it...


    Hot Cocoa Mix

    4 reviews

    In just a few quick minutes, you can whip together an old-fashioned treat certain to be enjoyed by all at...


    Snackin’ Granola

    1 review

    Granola's a popular treat with children, and this one couldn't be easier to prepare. I flavor it with lots of...


    Dilly Pretzels

    4 reviews

    This savory snack shapes up in mere minutes and disappears just as quickly. My family agrees that you can't eat...


    Cranberry-Orange Bars

    2 reviews

    My mother has had this recipe for years. I love it! These bars make great snacks, but can also be...


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    Enchilada Casserole

    67 reviews

    Try our layered enchilada casserole recipe for a crowd-pleasing baked dish that captures the flavor of homemade enchiladas without all...