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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    Cola Barbecue Ribs

    Enjoy the smoky goodness of a summer barbecue all year long by preparing these moist and tender ribs, inclement weather...


    Smoked-Almond Cheese Toasts

    I created my recipe for appetizer toasts while planning the menu for a friend's bridal luncheon. Smoked almonds add a...


    Slow-Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes

    These tasty sloppy joes with plenty of mass appeal are perfect for a gathering. If you're taking them to an...


    Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

    These slow-cooker French dip sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line. Make sure to have plenty of small...


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    Jalapeno Popper Spread

    I've been told by fellow partygoers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can...


    Easy Mexican Brownies

    This easy Mexican brownie recipe comes together quickly enough for dessert anytime because it uses a box mix. Cleanup is...


    Grilled Firecracker Potato Salad

    I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this...


    Slow-Cooked Cajun Corn

    My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow-cooker recipe because I don't have to stand at...

    Summer Buzz Fruit Salad

    For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I...


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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake

    When my family is planning a get-together, I can count on three or four people to ask if I'm bringing...


    Shrimp Lover Squares

    At our house, these delicious shrimp squares are a must during family movie and game nights. —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin


    Creamy Black Bean Salsa

    I love sour cream on Mexican dishes, so I decided to add it to a salsa recipe. It always goes...


    Marinated Chicken Sandwiches

    Every bite of this grilled chicken is packed with flavor. The sweet brown sugar combines well with zesty mustard and...


    Southern Sweet Potato Pie

    Southern desserts are known for being decadent and delicious, and this southern sweet potato pie recipe is no exception.


    Chewy Pecan Cookies

    Oatmeal cookies were always my son's favorite when he was small. I wanted to send him some recently, but I...


    Grilled Steak Pinwheels

    I've been serving this recipe to family and friends for 20 years and very seldom do I have any leftovers....


    Stuffed Bacon Burgers

    Everyone comes running when they hear the sizzle-and smell the wonderful aroma-of these burgers on the grill. Nothing else captures...

    Basil Bean Salad

    I had a recipe for three-bean salad and added garbanzo beans for taste and color. It soon became my father...


    Linda’s Best Marinated Chicken

    I have been using this grilled chicken recipe since I was 12 years old. That's 40-plus years! It is so...


    Quick & Easy Honey Mustard

    This fast, easy mustard with rice vinegar and honey has more flavor than any other honey mustard dressing I've ever...


    Zucchini Relish

    Zucchini relish is a fun twist on the usual cucumber-based version, and you may find you actually prefer it. This...


    Spiced Party Peanuts

    Also a great gift, these seasoned nuts have just the right blend of spices, sugar and heat to kick up...


    Whiskey Cheddar Burgers

    This juicy cheeseburger has big flavors to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. It always impresses at our cookouts. —Amber Nicholson,...

    Bacon Deviled Eggs

    These bacon deviled eggs are the perfect potluck or barbecue party snack when you need an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for...


    Hawaiian Beef Sliders

    Sweet and savory with just a hint of heat, these dynamite burgers are packed with flavor. The combination of pineapple...


    Microwave Potato Chips

    Can you make golden, crispy homemade potato chips in the microwave? We had our doubts, but they were quickly put...


    Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas

    I’m not sure if this is a Mediterranean dish with a southwestern flair or the other way around. All I...


    Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken

    Make-ahead marinade is your best friend when feeding a crowd. This one for grilled chicken is good to know and...


    Tomato Mozzarella Salad

    A splash of lemon and a hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and...