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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    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...


    Zippy Curry Dip

    Everyone eats their vegetables when this creamy dip is served alongside them. The curry flavor gets stronger the longer the...


    Grilled Garlic Naan

    Indian food is my all-time favorite, and no meal is complete without some naan. I like to brush grilled or...


    Tandoori Spiced Chicken Pita Pizza with Greek Yogurt and Cilantro

    My family and I are big picnickers, and I'm always looking for new dishes to try in the great outdoors....


    Cilantro & Lemon Marinated Chicken Kabobs

    Cook the onions first so there’s plenty of room on the grill for the chicken skewers. Before serving, give the...


    Cheesy Snack Mix

    Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that...


    Double Hot Horseradish Mustard

    My family enjoys spicy food so this recipe is wonderful for us. We add it to sandwiches.—Madeline Cole, Willow, Alaska


    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...


    Italian Chicken Wraps

    After enjoying a chicken wrap at a restaurant, I experimented at home to create something similar. Made with only five...

    10 Minute Zesty Salsa

    The view from our mountain home includes Pike's Peak, so we frequently dine on our wraparound porch in good weather....


    Grilled Barbecued Chicken

    It's fun for me to have my family members together so I can prepare their favorite foods, like this saucy...


    Vegetable Steak Kabobs

    The marinade for this steak-and-vegetable kabob is the best one I've ever found. I use it on chicken and pork,...


    Crab Football Spread

    Fans keep coming back for more after tasting this delicious cheese ball. I don't make this spread just on football...


    Ranch Ham Roll-Ups

    These pretty pinwheel appetizers from Charlie Clutts of New Tazewell, Tennessee are easy to make and fun to nibble, with...


    Deluxe Cheeseburgers

    Kathleen Vashro perks up ground beef with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion and Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. "We love...

    Sugar Cookie Slices

    I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than...


    Peanut Caramel Corn

    A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can’t-stop-eatin’-it treat won’t stick to fingers or teeth! It’s wonderful...


    Apple Red-Hot Slab Pie

    This dessert is my family’s favorite because it brings back so many fond memories. Red Hots give the filling a...


    Cinnamon Pecan Bars

    I'm a special education teacher and we bake these bars in my life skills class. It 's an easy recipe...


    Marbled Chocolate Peanut Cookies

    This recipe came about by accident when I was making both my husband's favorite peanut butter cookies and my favorite...


    Quick Cranberry Chip Cookies

    I received these delightful cookies for Christmas a few years ago. I was watching my diet, but I couldn't stay...