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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    Rosemary-Parmesan Popcorn

    Fresh herbs and real cheese make this popcorn a homemade favorite that will make you forget about store-bought seasoning mixes....


    Tex-Mex Popcorn

    Spicy Southwest seasoning makes this snackin'-good popcorn ideal for any fiesta. —Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin


    Gingerbread Caramel Crunch

    If you love gingerbread, you won't be able to resist this crispy, crunchy popcorn. Munch it yourself or share it...


    Sweet-Tooth Popcorn

    I like to be creative with this popcorn recipe and add different things to make it festive for the holidays....


    Irresistible Grilled Shrimp with Fruit Salsa

    These skewers are super lean and scrumptious—especially when dipped in the fresh fruit salsa. We rave about the salsa's sweet...


    Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Bacon

    I love grilling chicken because it's a healthier choice. I put my "Joe-style" twist on this sandwich with a spicy-sweet...


    Gluten-Free Grilled Flank Steak

    Red wine and thyme are the perfect ingredients to turn tender steak into mouthwatering fare. While it offers the added...


    Almond Pillow Cookies

    Family and friends can't resist buttery cookies with a soft almond center. The confectioners' sugar on top looks like a...

    Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

    Bake up a batch of irresistible chewy peanut butter cookies with this simple recipe. These cookies are the perfect combination...


    Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

    With a cookie-loving husband and seven kids, one batch of cookies doesn't last long here! When I make this colossal...


    Chewy Salted Peanut Bars

    My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve....


    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Outrageously delicious and decadently gourmet, our peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a treat fit for the bakery window...


    Quick and Easy Corn Salsa

    Colorful corn salsa is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It’s an easy accompaniment to an outdoor...


    Raspberry Chipotle Dip

    It's almost hard to believe that such a scrumptious, festive cheese dip uses only three ingredients. Just add your favorite...


    Mexican-Inspired Turkey Burgers

    We love burgers on the grill, but turkey burgers can be bland and beef burgers can be fatty. To create...


    Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches

    Try these sausage sandwiches for a casual but hearty meal. Full of traditional Italian flavor, they're a snap to make....


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    Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    My husband is a huge fan of pulled pork sandwiches, so my sister shared this incredibly easy recipe with me....

    Spicy Shredded Chicken

    I love Mexican food, but not the high calorie count that often comes with it. This easy dish is healthy,...


    Almond & Apple Wild Rice Salad

    It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color. —Dan...


    Brisket Sliders

    Tender, slow-cooked brisket, caramelized onions and blue cheese mayonnaise come together to create really special brisket sliders. Of course, you...


    Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars

    When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. Cinnamon chips add fabulous flavor to the bars, and the maple...


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    Mini Apple Pies

    If you adore the taste of an apple pie but prefer a hand-held treat, mini apple pies are the answer....


    Stuffed Mini Peppers

    Looking for a tasty snack or quick appetizer? Try these stuffed mini peppers with a mouthwatering filling of cream cheese,...

    Pastrami Roll-Ups

    For a book club event, I created pastrami roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle. Those tasty bites quickly pulled...


    Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

    If you need to quickly make a dish for a potluck or gathering, you can make this cucumber and red...


    Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

    A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad....


    Cilantro & Lime Chicken with Scoops

    I came up with this recipe when I was preparing for a large party and wanted a healthy Tex-Mex chicken...


    Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

    When my friends and I meet for Sunday get-togethers, this is the one dish they always ask me to make....


    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps

    I’m a busy stay-at-home mom, so I wing it at mealtime. My wraps loaded with Buffalo wing sauce chicken, lettuce...