Tailgating Recipes

These slow-cooker mushrooms are a hands-off side that transforms the humble fungi into a flavorful dish with minimal effort.

This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...

It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...

Dump everything in a slow cooker and then watch these spicy-sweet sliders become an instant party-time classic. —Julie Peterson, Crofton,...

The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment...

A restaurant here advertised Sriracha corn on the cob, but I knew I could make my own. The golden ears...

I love to barbecue but don't always want a heavy dinner. These are perfect in the spring, and you'll have...

I converted a basic sweet dough into this incredible apple-filled pull-apart loaf. The results are anything but basic. It takes...

Every time we have a gathering or company, folks request this. My husband convinced me to enter it in a...

Heat and sweet is such an amazing combination. I added chili powder and chocolate chips to give a new twist...

Mexican street corn casserole is easy to make and bursting with fresh flavor and spicy notes.

There are those nights when you just need a sweet treat. I hit the pantry and improvised this recipe on...

My mom used to make pinwheels every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful, and perfect for...

Stuffed with savory meats and cheeses, these hearty antipasto squares would satisfy an entire offensive line! The dish comes together...

Don’t let the name fool you. This good-for-you recipe may appeal to an athlete in training, but it has plenty...

Rich, savory ground beef taco dip is easy to make from scratch. Our recipe with meat includes plenty of ideas...

Edamame and corn give this unique salsa its unmistakable team colors. You can add a little salt if you like,...

Before you hand out the drinks, save a little soda to make these delectable burgers. Cola—used in the meat mixture...

A well-made salad has good taste and pleasing crunch. This one with cabbage, apples and pecans gets high marks in...

My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The...

To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them...

Seafood marinade the Cajun way is all about seasoning with garlic, cumin, chilis and pepper. I toss in fresh rosemary...

When the family comes together, I pull out the chili powder, Worcestershire and garlic for a marinade that makes chicken...

My whole family devours this herby cheese spread—even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. —Jane Vince,...

My in-laws are from Ohio, so we have Cincinnati chili at many of our family gatherings. I spiced up this...

I come from a town with a big German heritage, and each year we have a huge celebration for Oktoberfest....

I’m a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun,...

This is my take on my mother's recipe for chocolate chunk bars, which she made every Christmas Eve. Our family...

For potlucks and tailgates, we slow-cook pork with cider, onions and spices. These tangy sliders make a winning barbecue plate...