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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    Greek-Style Squash

    What a great way to use up all that summer squash! You can almost taste the sunshine in this quick,...


    Herbed Garlic Cheese Spread

    I've taken this creamy spread to many holiday gatherings and parties- and there's never any left to bring home! Well...


    Black Bean Dip

    With black beans, avocados, corn, peppers and cilantro, this family bean dip has lots of flavor and texture. This dip...


    Moist Herbed Pork Chops

    I found a pork recipe in a newspaper many years ago, but I lightened it up quite a bit. This...


    Grilled Seasoned Bratwurst

    Whether you're hosting a picnic at home or at a park, cook these bratwurst on the stovetop first. Then you...


    Simply Fudgy Brownies

    I don't know where I got this recipe, but I've had it for over 30 years - it's written on...


    Barbecue Brisket

    You don’t need a smoker to make a juicy, tender barbecue brisket. Simply set your grill up to cook with...


    Oregon’s Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Oregon has an abundance of nuts, and these nutty cookies are popular with the ladies at my craft club. Growing...

    This avocado salsa is smooth, cool and downright refreshing. Scoop it with chips, spoon it over chicken or steak—or just...


    Spiced Nut Mix

    One Christmas, my good friend gave me this recipe and a sack of ingredients. I think of her every time...


    Highbush Cranberry Tea

    —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Hamburger Cookies

    Just like Darlene Brenden's Caramel Apple Bites (see recipe finder), Pat Carter shares a sweet treat children can help create....


    Summertime Pasta Salad

    Nothing says summer quite like a cool pasta salad with loads of vegetables! Best of all, this recipe calls for...


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    Veggie Kabobs

    Grilling is a delightful way of preparing the season's freshest produce. The zesty Italian marinade adds just the right amount...


    Potato Salad with Cucumbers

    Because it seems to appeal to so many, this creamy salad is one of my favorite crowd-size recipes. I've taken...


    Candy Bar Cookie Squares

    "Be prepared...these disappear fast!" says Amy Voights of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Her sweets feature chunks of Snickers bars and use a...


    Grilled Hash Browns

    Since my husband and I love to grill meats, we're always looking for easy side dishes that cook on the...

    Yogurt Cornbread

    My husband doesn't like traditional Texas cornbread, so I came up with this recipe. This is the only kind he'll...


    Sweet and Salty Chex Mix

    This twist on a party mix features both salty and sweet flavors for a wonderful snacking experience! Soy sauce, garlic...


    Bourbon Brat Skewers

    When the executive decision was made to marinate veggies in a tasty bourbon sauce and serve with grilled bratwurst, this...


    Grilled Burgers with Horseradish Sauce

    These burgers are a twist on the traditional backyard favorite. A dollop of dill and horseradish dressing gives extra bite...


    Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

    Basted with a mouthwatering teriyaki sauce, the pineapple-topped burgers are moist, tender and ready in minutes.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Confetti Cheese Salsa

    "This creamy cheese dip is so quick and easy that it can be served in any season," writes Deidra Engle...

    Pantry Salsa

    This homemade salsa is easy because it's made with canned tomatoes. Simply combine them with the seasonings for a spicy...


    Tortellini Appetizer

    The festive green and red of this appetizer will make it a welcomed addition to a holiday buffet table. Store-bought...


    Sweet Potato Mini Cakes

    Whenever I make these cute desserts, I think of my grandmother. She always used extra sweet potatoes from her garden...


    Red Pepper Onion Relish

    “This relish makes the most of sweet red peppers and tangy, caramelized onions,” notes field editor Trisha Kruse of Eagle,...


    Grilled Raspberry Chicken

    Raspberry vinaigrette and raspberry jam lend a lovely fruit flavor to this moist chicken dish I created. Because the recipe...


    Spiced Tea

    We love this spiced tea recipe for its simple yet flavorful blend of ingredients. Gift this citrus-infused instant tea during...