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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    Grilled Bean Burgers

    These juicy veggie patties have major flavor with cumin, garlic and a little chili powder. They hold their own against...


    Colorful Corn ‘n’ Bean Salad

    This quick recipe couldn’t be easier…the liquid from the corn relish becomes a ready-made dressing! And because there’s no mayo,...


    Caribbean Crabmeat Salad

    This tart, sweet salad adds a delightful blend of colors and flavors to any table. —Patrisha Thompson,
    Sterling, Colorado


    Pea ‘n’ Peanut Salad

    Even people who don't like peas love this crunchy recipe, including my own children. I love the fact that it's...


    Antipasto Picnic Salad

    Everybody just loves this tempting antipasto salad full of meats, veggies and pasta. It goes together in no time, serves...


    Herbed Barbecued Chicken

    Garlic, rosemary, sage and thyme help season the marinade for this moist, tender chicken. A friend gave me the recipe...


    Beer Dip

    Beer dip combines all the best things for party food: a creamy dip, ranch dressing, lots of cheese and, of...


    Fruity Cereal Bars

    With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota

    Grilled Summer Vegetable Medley

    This side dish is our favorite way to fix summer vegetables. Cleanup is a breeze because it cooks in foil....


    Cajun Shrimp Skewers

    Fresh herbs and Cajun seasoning enhance these delicious shrimp, accompanied by a spicy Cajun butter sauce. You can serve them...


    Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs

    These Asian-flavored kabobs, served with a tasty dipping sauce, are special enough to make for guests at your next backyard...


    Bacon-Wrapped Seafood Skewers

    With a little kick from cayenne, these scrumptious kabobs will be the hit of your next barbecue. The crunchy bacon...


    Curried Pork & Orange Kabobs

    I love the sweet flavor of red, yellow and orange peppers. I always go for these in the summer when...


    Thai Steak Skewers

    With one bite of these slightly spicy kabobs, you'll feel like you took a trip to the orient. Combining peanut...


    Barbecue Jack Chicken

    Pepper Jack cheese from the deli and bottled barbecue sauce are all you need to dress up these simple grilled...


    Tomato Bacon Cups

    These savory biscuits have a flavorful tomato and bacon filling. “I got the recipe at a friend’s house one Thanksgiving,”...


    Sweet and Tangy Ranch Beans

    This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it’s a snap to throw together. The...

    Lemon Oatmeal Sugar Cookies

    My grandmother always made these cookies for us for Christmas, and now I have inherited that task. I make them...


    Portobello Burgers

    These grilled portobello mushroom burgers from Theresa Sabbagh of Winston-Salem, North Carolina taste like the classic with a meatless twist.


    Salmon with Fruit Salsa

    Salmon is readily available cut into skinless and boneless fillets or into steaks. You can use either in this recipe.


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    Antipasto Pasta Salad

    Bring together bold Italian flavors in one bowl with this antipasto pasta salad.


    Sour Cream Cranberry Bars

    A filling made with dried cranberries is layered between a buttery crust and a golden crumb topping in these flavorful...


    Butterscotch Fruit Dip

    If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you'll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple...

    Chunky Tomato Salsa

    This chunky tomato salsa is easy to throw together, with chopped vegetables added for color and crunch. It can be...


    Raspberry Cheese Spread

    "A party guest brought this attractive appetizer to our home, and we fell in love with it," says Jane Montgomery...


    Calico Corn Salsa

    "A friend gave me the recipe for this colorful salsa...and when I took it to a luncheon, everyone loved it,"...


    Southern Barbecued Chicken

    Nothing says Texas like outdoor grilling. And summer is a prime time for patio picnics featuring my barbecued chicken. Guests...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Seafood Brochettes

    Flavorful seafood shines in an easy-to-grill entree. A mild chive butter is an awesome accompaniment.—Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan