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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    Calico Beans

    25 reviews

    Calico beans are an elevated, meaty version of baked beans. Three types of beans bake with savory ground beef and...


    Spiced Tea

    1 review

    Simply by simmering together spices, tea and fruit juices, Janice Connelley of Mountain City, Nevada created a concoction that gives...


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    Italian Butter Cookies

    6 reviews

    Buttery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make...


    Russian Tea

    4 reviews

    This Russian tea recipe uses instant drink and tea mixes so you can store it and keep it on hand....


    Coney Dogs

    My mom and I always make these top dogs for get-togethers. Leftovers are no problem—there never are any! —Donna Sternthal,...


    Dill Dip

    10 reviews

    It's not a party without dip, and this dill dip recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a crudités board, crackers...


    Spiced Nuts

    3 reviews

    Here, Mary shares another way to use her Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice. "Folks tell me that topping nuts with my...


    Garlic Cheese Spread

    5 reviews

    Making this cheese spread is easy and fun. It tastes great on flatbread, focaccia or crackers. —Taste of Home Test...

    Peanut Butter Chicken Skewers

    8 reviews

    Most people associate peanut butter with snacks or desserts. This fantastic chicken skewers with peanut sauce recipe proves it also...


    Marinated Bean Salad

    1 review

    Parsley is a pretty accent to a colorful combination of beans, black-eyed peas and onion. the sweet and tangy dressing...


    Vanilla Cookies

    3 reviews

    Everyone needs a simple vanilla cookie recipe. This one, made from a slice-and-bake dough that you can mix together in...


    Chocolate Nut Cookies

    6 reviews

    Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...


    Nuts and Bolts

    2 reviews

    Crunchy, savory and simply delicious, this nuts and bolts recipe is a great snack for the kids or a party...


    Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad

    6 reviews

    Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be...


    Baked Chicken on the Grill

    1 review

    I first made this chicken one hot summer when the family wanted baked chicken...and I wanted to keep the kitchen...


    Basic Chicken Barbecue

    6 reviews

    As far as I'm concerned, there's no better way to spend a summer night than sitting outdoors with the family...


    Chicken Fajitas

    4 reviews

    With these colorful fajitas, it's easy to bring a taste of Mexico to your dinner table! The fresh flavor of...

    Honey-Citrus Chicken Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    During the summer months, our three children keep me plenty busy. So it's a welcome relief when my husband volunteers...


    Mexican Grilled Chicken

    4 reviews

    As a full-time homemake and mother of two, I'm thrilled to find dishes that can be assembled and cooked in...


    Asparagus Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    I got this recipe from my sister-in-law while visiting her in Texas. I usually prepare this salad in the summer...


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    German Coleslaw

    5 reviews

    German coleslaw recipe contains no mayonnaise, and we promise you won’t miss it! This salad has the perfect balance of...


    Mild Fresh Salsa

    4 reviews

    This quick-and-easy salsa tastes great as an accompaniment to meat dishes as well as with chips. I teach kindergarten and...


    Pickled Slaw

    10 reviews

    Pickled slaw is a fantastic alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw. It can also be made ahead, so it is a great...

    Campfire Beans

    5 reviews

    Studded with beef, bacon and four kinds of beans, campfire beans deliver sweet, smoky southwestern flavor worthy of a cowboy....


    Taco Burgers

    13 reviews

    Taco burgers are a flavorful way to enjoy a classic burger with a Mexican twist. Have fun experimenting with different...


    Teriyaki Burgers

    1 review

    The teriyaki sauce takes these cheeseburgers from ordinary to oh boy! Look for this sauce in the Chinese food section...


    Date Bars

    4 reviews

    I used to be the cafeteria manager at a grade school and these bars were always a hit.


    Family-Favorite Soft Oatmeal Cookies

    4 reviews

    My mother got this recipe in about 1910 when she was a housekeeper for the local physician. The doctor's wife...


    Marshmallow Brownies

    10 reviews

    "Picnickers of all ages will love these yummy bars loaded with goodies!" predicts Renee Schwebach, a field editor from Dumont,...