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 Blooming Onion

    This grilled blooming onion is good when served with almost any type of grilled meat. —Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana


    Chicken Adobo

    Seasonings and a splash of lime make this chicken something special, writes Carma Blosser from Livermore, Colorado. “It is also...


    Mediterranean Meatball Sandwiches

    I grow onions, garlic and herbs, so that’s what I use in these saucy sandwiches. Make patties or form the...


    S’mores Bars

    Even if you're nowhere near a campfire, you can still enjoy s'mores bars. This recipe is both easy and decadent.


    Sad Cake

    Sad is such a misnomer for the name. The simple-to-make cake—it takes only 10 minutes to mix up—is sweet, chewy...


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    Grilled Lemon Chicken

    Grilled lemon chicken is easy to prep ahead, and when you're about ready to eat, all you need to do...


    Summer Sausage Foil Packets

    We love to grill, especially when we go camping in our RV. This is a favorite of our family and...


    Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

    I've had this fajita recipe for three years and my husband and I just love it. Be careful with the...

    Grilled Onions

    Grilled onions are sweet with a mellow flavor that pairs beautifully with beef and other meats. Serve these grilled onions...


    Pineapple Beef Kabobs

    “I first tried this recipe after reading a similar one in a medical magazine in my doctor's office," says Marguerite...


    Asparagus-Fennel Pasta Salad

    Asparagus delivers delightful spring flavor in this hearty side salad. Served warm, it includes a wonderful mix of fresh-tasting ingredients....


    Special Seafood Kabobs

    Grilling might become a year-round affair when you taste these scrumptious kabobs from Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan. This elegant...


    Best Italian Sausage Sandwiches

    Need a different type of Italian dinner? This rich tomato sauce simmers all afternoon in the slow cooker, ready to...


    Quick Easy Salsa

    I never really cared for store bought salsa so I decided to come up with my own recipe. Now I...


    Beer ‘n’ Gouda Pretzels

    Homemade pretzels are a wonderful treat to have in the fall especially with the flavor of beer added to it....


    Granola Snack Mix

    Whenever I make this snack for my family, it never lasts long. It is one of our favorite treats whether...


    Honey-Balsamic Goat Cheese Dip

    “This is so easy and delicious, you can’t stop eating it,” writes Joni Hilton of Rocklin, California. At just 5...

    Apple Oatmeal Cookies

    I brought these yummy cookies to work and they were gone in
    seconds. They’re a great snack and addictive,...


    Hot Buttered Rum Mix

    I offered this comforting, hot drink to guests at one of my Bunco gatherings. Everyone wanted the recipe. I like...


    Bacon & Egg Potato Salad

    Vinegar and lemon juice add a slightly tangy taste to this creamy potato salad. It's wonderful with baked beans and...


    Turkey Muffuletta

    You have to resist the temptation to eat this impressive, multi-layered sandwich immediately! It needs to "rest" at least 30...


    Nice ‘n’ Soft Sugar Cookies

    My family’s all-time favorite Christmas cookie has had a million shapes over the years. Little ones have fun making their...


    Celebration Cheese Balls

    A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options…these creamy cheese balls from our Test...

    Honey Maple Cookies

    Honey and maple syrup make these chocolate chip cookies a little different. The maple flavor is light and subtle. —Barbara...


    Pasta Salad in a Jar

    If you're planning a picnic, make this pasta a day ahead. For my husband's lunch at work, I sometimes tie...


    Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

    I have fond memories of my mother in the kitchen preparing her amazing beef dip sandwiches. They always made our...


    Fresh Corn & Avocado Dip

    I alter my sister's recipe by adding a finely chopped jalapeno pepper for a little heat. This tasty dip can...


    Chocolaty Nanaimo Bars

    If a pastry could be a friend, the Nanaimo bar would be my BFF. This version won Cookie of the...


    Ham Biscuits

    Ham biscuits are a genius way to use up leftover ham. Just add homemade buttery biscuits, and you've got a...