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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    Sweet Potato Cookies

    7 reviews

    Sick of pumpkin recipes? Bake a batch of these fall-spiced sweet potato cookies instead.


    Lemon Meringue Muffins

    21 reviews

    These muffins taste like a favorite pie of mine. The meringue adds a unique flavor.—Nancy Kearney, Massillon, Ohio


    Oatmeal Cherry Cookies

    11 reviews

    These oatmeal cherry cookies will become your new favorite thanks to their chewy texture and the pops of cherry and...


    Fruit & Cereal Snack Mix

    I mix dried cranberries, cherries, raisins and apple chips with cinnamon cereal for a kid-friendly snack. It’s wonderful all year,...


    Honey Mustard Coleslaw

    7 reviews

    This easy honey mustard coleslaw gets its bold flavor from spicy brown mustard, sweet honey and a splash of cider...


    Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips

    5 reviews

    Crispy with a spicy kick, these thin chips complement sandwiches, burgers, soups and more. Or snack on them with your...


    Party Pretzels

    11 reviews

    Not only are these a perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack at work, they're perfect for hungry kids just home from...


    Peanut Butter Granola Mini Bars

    92 reviews

    Kids will flip over this deliciously oaty, sweet snack! I mean, what's not to love about a batch of peanut...

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    Chimichurri Steak

    10 reviews

    This flavorful chimichurri steak recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes. Spoon the bright, zesty, herbaceous sauce over any...


    Sangria Wine

    1 review

    My citrus-spiked wine is always the life of the party, whether I serve it on a hot summer evening or...


    Southwest Steak

    5 reviews

    Lime juice tenderizes the steak while garlic, chili powder and red pepper flakes kick things up. My husband and I...


    Grilled Pepper Jack Chicken Sandwiches

    15 reviews

    Basic, yet packed with flavor, this sandwich gets a kick from zesty cheese and savory bacon. It's a great meal...


    Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

    106 reviews

    Our grandkids love these cupcakes and don't believe us when we tell them there are veggies in them! I'm always...


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    Macaroni Coleslaw

    190 reviews

    My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had...


    Orange-Spiced Chicken

    5 reviews

    Five ingredients are all you’ll need for this fast and extremely flavorful marinade. With one taste, it’ll become your most-requested...


    Tomato Mozzarella Salad

    15 reviews

    A splash of lemon and a hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and...


    Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken

    6 reviews

    Make-ahead marinade is your best friend when feeding a crowd. This one for grilled chicken is good to know and...

    Microwave Potato Chips

    8 reviews

    Can you make golden, crispy homemade potato chips in the microwave? We had our doubts, but they were quickly put...


    Hawaiian Beef Sliders

    17 reviews

    Sweet and savory with just a hint of heat, these dynamite burgers are packed with flavor. The combination of pineapple...


    Refrigerator Dill Pickles

    44 reviews

    Easy and economical, refrigerator dill pickles are tangy, zesty and crispy. No one will believe you made them yourself! —Jake...


    Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa

    5 reviews

    Years ago I found a grilled tilapia recipe in a seafood cookbook. The pineapple salsa with cilantro has a touch...


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    Homemade Mexican Salsa

    12 reviews

    If you like salsa from a jar, wait till you try this homemade Mexican salsa recipe! It's really easy to...


    Tomato Relish

    18 reviews

    Tangy, spiced tomato relish is a delicious preserved condiment that you can enjoy until next summer's bumper tomato crop. Serve...

    Caribbean Jerk Chicken

    16 reviews

    Get ready to rock the grill with this wonderfully fragrant, spicy chicken. The bold marinade includes hints of cinnamon, cayenne...


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    Soft Pretzels

    11 reviews

    This beloved snack is a staple at German beer halls and breweries, but why make the trip when it's this...


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    Green Bean Salad

    60 reviews

    This cold green bean salad makes the perfect side dish, starring green beans, a simple vinaigrette and feta cheese.


    Slow-Cooker BBQ Chicken

    24 reviews

    Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken is my most treasured. If you...


    Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa for 2

    Just because you are serving a smaller serving meals doesn't mean you have to give up flavor. This delicious fish...


    Sweet & Spicy Nuts

    16 reviews

    Hot and spicy with a hint of brown-sugar sweetness, these snacking nuts are simply sensational. You and your guests will...