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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    BBQ Brats

    In Wisconsin, brats are a food group! We are always looking for new ways to cook them. This recipe is...


    Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad

    My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more...


    Grilled Cheese & Tomato Flatbreads

    This is a combination of grilled pizza and a cheesy flatbread recipe I discovered years ago. It's a great appetizer...


    Crunchy Cool Coleslaw

    This recipe is my version of the peanut slaw I love at Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, a popular restaurant chain in...


    Smoky Grilled Corn Salsa

    Our backyard grill is the perfect place to cook up the ingredients for homemade corn salsa. It’s yummy with tortilla...


    Bacon Horseradish Spread

    This spread is a great choice for any occasion because it's loaded with flavor and comes together in a snap....


    Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars

    When I was a single mom with a young daughter and little money, my neighbor brought me a batch of...


    BLT Salad with Pasta

    “This simple pasta salad is great for gatherings and a favorite of everyone I know! I like to keep the...

    Smoked Salmon Appetizer

    I often spoon my salmon spread onto endive leaves for an easy and pretty presentation. It’s a healthful addition to...


    Grilled Shredded Pork Sandwiches

    Pork shoulder roast is rubbed with seasonings and grilled, creating a crispy exterior that's lip-smacking good! The meat is delicious...


    Pickled Mushrooms for a Crowd

    Serve tangy pickled mushrooms alongside a steak, as an appetizer with toothpicks, in a salad or as part of an...


    Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    These melt-in-your-mouth treats are absolutely delicious, and everyone will want seconds. A must for Christmas gift giving. No one would...


    Healthy Party Snack Mix

    Party mix has always been a tradition in our home. I lightened my mom's recipe, replacing margarine with heart-healthy olive...


    Heavenly Hot Chocolate Mix

    At Christmastime, I make up several batches of this hot chocolate mix to give away. I package it in clean,...


    Sesame Chicken with Creamy Satay Sauce

    These skewers taste as if they came from your favorite takeout place, but they are surprisingly simple to make at...


    Buffalo Ranch Popcorn

    This zippy blend is sure to spice up your favorite snack. It's perfect for game time, movie time, or as...


    Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    This is our family's very favorite cookie recipe. I've never tasted any like it! The oatmeal raisin cookies freeze well,...

    Festive Bean Salad

    I had experimented with all kinds of bean salads before I hit on this one. My husband loves all the...


    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...


    Summertime Tomato Salad

    My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...


    Burgers with Spicy Dill Salsa

    When I make burgers or hot dogs for boating or barbecues, I do a take-along topping that tastes like relish...


    Grilled Spicy Corn on the Cob

    During a family picnic, we added jalapenos and hot pepper sauce to our homegrown corn. Now we spice up the...


    Loaded Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    I threw these ingredients together on a whim and the sandwich turned out so well, I surprised myself! If you're...