Tailgating Recipes

The two kinds of candy bars baked into these brownies make them an extra-special treat. —Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa

"This lighter recipe still provides traditional deviled egg flavor and appearance," conveys Dottie Burton of Cincinnati, Ohio. "A mashed potato...

Adding colorful appeal to a wintertime meal is a easy—just turn to this tasty cider. The cranberry juice gives it...

It's not a party without dip, and this dill dip recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a crudités board, crackers...

My mom and I always make these top dogs for get-togethers. Leftovers are no problem—there never are any! —Donna Sternthal,...

Buttery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make...

Simply by simmering together spices, tea and fruit juices, Janice Connelley of Mountain City, Nevada created a concoction that gives...

I was delighted to find the recipe for these fun cookies. The peanut butter makes them extra special. —Lori Daniels,...

These down-home-flavored cookies are a family favorite. Toasting the oats gives them an extra nutty flavor. The cookies freeze well...

Date nut bars are the perfect sweet afternoon snack when you need a pick-me-up.

This easy coleslaw is great because it lasts refrigerated so long. The longer you let it marinate, the better it...

My mother got this recipe in about 1910 when she was a housekeeper and cook for the local physician. The...

These date bars combine naturally sweet dates with a buttery oat crumble for a satisfying treat that’s both...

Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My...

This recipe was given to me nearly 50 years ago, at a company picnic, and it's our family's favorite dessert....

The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment...

This four-bean salad goes over big at potlucks because it's not too sweet and not too sour. It's ideal for...

This potato salad is a classic side for any German meal.—Mae Wagners, Pickerington, Ohio

These sweet-yet-filling apple butter cookies are your sweet tooth's answer to a healthier cookie. Chock full of flavor (and nuts...

Both children and adults enjoy this dip. And I'm a fan because it's so quick and easy to prepare. I...

Meet the Cook: Especially if you're having company, this is a good recipe. While it looks like you spent time...

Here's a recipe that's simple, but oh-so-good! This tangy cheese spread has a wonderful combination of flavors that taste even...

Back in the '30s, my grandmother found this recipe on a cereal box. For moist, flavorful oatmeal cookies, these can't...

Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother...

This favorite old recipe means a lot to me, since it was given to me by a good friend. That...

—Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts

This easy-to-make bread goes well with a salad luncheon or a casserole dinner. But I especially like to serve it...

These are delicious with fresh sweet corn and a baked potato. You can spend the day out of the kitchen...

My sister, Kathy, and I often exchange recipes and this grilled flank steak recipe is from her. It's become a...