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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    Peach-Chipotle Baby Back Ribs

    1 review

    My son and I collaborated in the kitchen one day to put our own unique twist on classic baby back...


    Layered Grilled Corn Salad

    2 reviews

    This has been a go-to dish for me throughout the years. It's great as a side or can be served...


    Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    16 reviews

    Of all the recipes in my repertoire, I knew my Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies would have the best shot of...


    Beer Brat Chili

    20 reviews

    My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all...


    Sweet Pickled Onions

    1 review

    Savory, sweet and all-around tasty, sweet pickled onions are easy to make and will last for a year and then some.


    Barbecue Glazed Meatballs

    4 reviews

    Stock your freezer with these meatballs and you'll always have a tasty appetizer on hand. We even like to eat...


    Coleslaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

    3 reviews

    Coleslaw with poppy seed dressing is a bright, crisp, colorful slaw perfect for barbecues and potlucks. We toss red and...


    Browned Butter Cereal Bars

    Crispy rice treats were one of the first recipes I ever made as a kid. For this version, I wanted...

    Muffin-Cup Cheddar Beef Pies

    7 reviews

    My kids love these beef rolls so much. I always make extra since they heat up so quickly. I give...


    Pineapple Chicken Sliders

    2 reviews

    For fun appetizers that tide over even the hungriest of guests, try these mini sandwiches. My youngest daughter likes their...


    BBQ Hot Dog & Potato Packs

    21 reviews

    For these nifty foil packs, small hands make quick work of topping potato wedges with a hot dog, onions and...


    Ultimate Candy Bar Cookies

    7 reviews

    I created these after Halloween, when I had way too much candy left over. You can make them with any...


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    Lasagna Dip

    4 reviews

    Do you love dips but are itching to try something new? This cheesy, spicy lasagna dip is a surprising twist,...


    Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera

    4 reviews

    I have been living in Chicago for many years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants....


    Hungarian Hot Dogs

    1 review

    Each American city dishes up hot dogs with its own combination of toppings. Toledo is no exception. We came up...


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    Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs...


    Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

    17 reviews

    This intriguing Dr Pepper barbecue sauce hits just the right balance of sweet and savory. It's ideal for topping your...

    Apple Pie Oatmeal Dessert

    3 reviews

    Warm and comforting oatmeal desserts bring back memories of times spent with my family around the kitchen table. I serve...


    Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...


    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

    Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...


    Zesty Salsa Verde

    Last year was the first time I had ever grown tomatillos. They were so abundant that I had enough to...


    Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers

    5 reviews

    Turkey burgers have their fans, but we prefer feta burgers with ground beef and spinach. We serve them on toasted...


    Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles

    2 reviews

    I made these pickles while growing up and love them because you can eat them with just about anything. Now,...

    Zesty Coleslaw

    13 reviews

    This simple slaw tastes best when it's refrigerated for at least one hour. The mixture seems to get creamier as...


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    Mini Pork Pies

    10 reviews

    Good-quality ingredients are the key to the most authentic British flavor when making these muffin-sized mini pork pies.


    Chocolaty Nanaimo Bars

    8 reviews

    If a pastry could be a friend, the Nanaimo bar would be my BFF. This version won Cookie of the...


    Salted Cashew & Caramel Chews

    5 reviews

    Nothing says "welcome home" like warm, gooey, chewy cookies right out of the oven with a cold glass of milk—mmm,...


    Cheesy Snack Mix

    1 review

    Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that...


    Turkey Sliders

    3 reviews

    We love how easy these no-bake turkey sliders are to throw together for a party or an easy (and fun!)...