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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    Banana Nut Cupcakes

    These moist cupcakes from Vicki Abrahamson taste like little loaves of banana bread. "I keep ripe bananas in the freezer,...


    Three Potato Salad

    This pretty salad - made with white, red and sweet potatoes - tastes as good as it looks. The mild...


    Grilled Corn on the Cob

    Seasoned with cilantro, this easy-to-prepare corn on the cob is sure to be a standout at your Labor Day picnic....


    Kentucky Grilled Chicken

    This Kentucky grilled chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it's fantastic. It takes about...


    Deli-Style Italian Pasta Salad

    When I'm having weekend guests, I make this salad the day before they arrive. The flavors blend wonderfully when it...


    Venison Burgers

    Say goodbye to gaminess with this flavor-packed venison burger recipe. The mustard-lime mayo is the perfect complement to the jalapeño-...


    Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs

    In Fairbanks, Alaska, Isabel Fowler fires up the grill to cook these easy kabobs. Try them at your next backyard...


    Roasted Corn on the Cob

    "I've been grilling corn on the cob for years this way...our friends always insist on it!" writes Sandy Szwarc from...

    Black Bean Salad

    Black bean salad is a healthy and colorful summer side dish. The beans, corn, and vegetables soak up the flavors...



    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    For a high-protein cold meal that comes together quickly, you can't go wrong with Mediterranean chickpea salad. It's loaded with...


    Contest-Winning Pecan Caramel Bars

    My co-workers request these sweet bars all the time, so I make sure to take some for our group lunches...


    Simple Marinated Chicken Breasts

    My sister shared this recipe with me, and it has been a big hit at Farm Bureau picnics and other...


    Homemade Coconut Brownies

    My children and grandchildren are the light of my life. I always try to have homemade cookies or brownies on...


    Can-Can Chicken

    Here's a tasty take on the popular beer-can chicken. Once the bird is on the grill, the work's basically done....


    Refrigerator Dill Pickles

    Easy and economical, refrigerator dill pickles are tangy, zesty and crispy. No one will believe you made them yourself! —Jake...


    Lactose-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Though vegan-friendly and dairy-free, these pack all that classic cookie flavor into each and every bite! —Sarah Ann Manthe, Brookfield,...

    Grilled Rosemary Swordfish

    My husband loves swordfish, and we have a ton of swordfish recipes because of that. But, this is his favorite...


    Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

    “I’ve been making this salsa for a few years now. Chipotle pepper gives it a smoky kick. The recipe makes...


    Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa

    Years ago I found a grilled tilapia recipe in a seafood cookbook. The pineapple salsa with cilantro has a touch...


    Smoked Trout Pate

    This tasty spread is easy to make in a food processor, and it’s a guaranteed winner at any party. The...


    Festive Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

    I came up with this recipe when unexpected company arrived and I didn't have enough lettuce and tomatoes on hand...


    Warm Spiced Nuts

    I like to set out bowls of spiced nuts when hosting holiday parties. Sometimes I stir in M&M's to make...

    Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa for 2

    Just because you are serving a smaller serving meals doesn't mean you have to give up flavor. This delicious fish...


    Slow-Cooker BBQ Chicken

    Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken is my most treasured. If you...


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    Green Bean Salad

    This cold green bean salad makes the perfect side dish, starring green beans, a simple vinaigrette and feta cheese.


    Easy Kitchen Sink Cookies

    Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these cookies are packed with oats, coconut, chocolate and tons of flavor. —Brittney...


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    Soft Pretzels

    This beloved snack is a staple at German beer halls and breweries, but why make the trip when it's this...


    Chocolate Almond Wafers

    When my children were younger, we’d make dozens of cookies and candies each season. Then we’d pack up assortments and...