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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    Apple-Butter Barbecued Roasted Chicken

    10 reviews

    I love cooking so much I sometimes think of recipes in my sleep and wake up to write them down!...


    Crispy Snack Mix

    1 review

    This recipe proves you can make just about anything in a slow cooker, even a delightfully crispy snack mix. —Jane...


    Blueberry Cloud Pie

    10 reviews

    I always make two of these pies at a time because my husband and five children devour them! It's so...


    Chewy Energy Bars

    28 reviews

    This energy bar recipe is quick to make and easy to store. My husband and I put these homemade granola...


    Sausage & Chicken Kabobs

    14 reviews

    My husband created this marinade while experimenting in the kitchen. It’s a perfect combination. Hope you enjoy it. —Diane Mateer,...


    Swiss Ham Kabobs

    1 review

    With melty cheese, juicy pineapple and salty ham, it's no surprise my daughter requests my kabobs on her May birthday....


    Garlic-Butter Parmesan Corn

    3 reviews

    This is the best grilled corn I have ever tasted! The butter, garlic and cheese perk up the flavor and...


    Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

    23 reviews

    Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...

    Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

    45 reviews

    Cream-cheese-stuffed cherry tomatoes are a simple yet delicious vegetarian appetizer that's an excellent accompaniment to a party spread of charcuterie...


    Cheese-Stuffed Burgers for Two

    12 reviews

    Here’s a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better—with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted...


    Back-to-School Cookies

    11 reviews

    These have become a favorite for almost anyone who tries them, and they make a delicious after-school treat, especially with...


    Grilled Potatoes

    3 reviews

    Need a simple sidekick to serve with steaks or chops? Try these grilled potatoes, which are bursting with fresh flavor....


    Fast Italian Subs

     Olive lovers are sure to rejoice over this stacked sandwich! Stuffed and ripe olives are marinated in white wine vinegar...


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    Red Potato Casserole

    28 reviews

    This red potato casserole is potluck perfection, with mashed red potatoes smothered with all your favorite baked potato toppings. It...


    Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

    1 review

    Colorful and delicious, this pasta salad with Italian dressing is a great make-ahead dish for office potlucks and large warm-weather...


    Grilled Steak and Portobello Stacks

    5 reviews

    You don't need a special panini maker for these bistro-style sandwiches. They make take some time to prepare, but it's...


    Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

    5 reviews

    Friends and family are always happy to receive these tasty peanut butter popcorn balls. I love making them as well...

    Yummy Chocolate Dip

    5 reviews

    Turn fresh fruit into an irresistible and tantalizing snack or dessert with this dreamy, creamy chocolate dip. Four ingredients and...


    Celebration Cheese Balls

    3 reviews

    A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options…these creamy cheese balls from our Test...


    Hot Buttered Rum Mix

    6 reviews

    I offered this comforting, hot drink to guests at one of my Bunco gatherings. Everyone wanted the recipe. I like...


    Beer ‘n’ Gouda Pretzels

    3 reviews

    Homemade pretzels are a wonderful treat to have in the fall especially with the flavor of beer added to it....


    Grilled Onions

    8 reviews

    Grilled onions are sweet with a mellow flavor that pairs beautifully with beef and other meats. Serve these grilled onions...


    Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

    6 reviews

    I've had this fajita recipe for three years and my husband and I just love it. Be careful with the...

    Summer Sausage Foil Packets

    2 reviews

    We love to grill, especially when we go camping in our RV. This is a favorite of our family and...


    Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Pepper Butter

    3 reviews

    Roasting fresh-picked corn is as old as the Ozark hills where I was raised. My Grandpa Mitchell always salted and...


    Greek-Style Chicken Burgers

    1 review

    The original recipe for these burgers called for lamb or beef, but I decided to try ground chicken to decrease...


    Terrific Teriyaki Burgers

    16 reviews

    Golden flecks of pineapple give these burgers a touch of sweetness, while the ginger root adds some spice. Ground chicken...


    Grilled Italian Meatball Burgers

    7 reviews

    I just love these burgers! They're a big hit with kids and adults. I serve them with sliced green peppers,...


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    Rotini Pasta Salad

    11 reviews

    This Greek rotini pasta salad packs a punch of flavor thanks to a homemade lemon vinaigrette, feta, tomatoes and red...