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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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Soft, sweet and homey, this 30-minute oatmeal raisin cookie recipe makes treats with a perfect, not-too-thick texture. They're the perfect...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake

    I first started making this cake when my husband was stationed with the military in California. Now, 20 years later,...


    Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

    A tangy and nutty pineapple cheese ball is a delicious combination of sweet with savory. People love it at parties!


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    Chili Cheese Dip

    A great dip doesn’t have to be a hassle. Our three-ingredient chili cheese dip creates a warm, cheesy, stick-to-your-bones kind...


    Ham Balls

    Don't worry if you've never heard of ham balls. They're well known in the Midwest for their unique sweet-tangy flavor,...


    Norwegian Coleslaw

    This tasty recipe was give to me by a friend whose ancestors were from Norway. I especially enjoy bringing this...


    No-Bake Peanut Brownies

    You can enlist the kids to help make these chocolaty peanut butter brownies. I like
    the fact that I...


    Maple Butterscotch Brownies

    I often make a double batch of these tasty brownies—they go fast no matter where I take them! I have...

    Swiss Chocolate Brownies

    When our two grown children were at home, I baked these brownies often. These days, I make them for big...


    Raspberry Truffle Brownies

    On the outside, these look like traditional brownies. When people bite in, though, are they surprised! It's almost like eating...


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    Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies

    As someone who grew up in the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can. I also love...


    Cajun Burgers

    Meet the Cook: My family likes its food spicy. I found the original recipe for these burgers in a cookbook,...


    Pickled Peppers

    This pickled peppers recipe from Ball brand home canning products is so easy, and you'll never have to buy store-bought...


    Trail Mix

    With nuts, raisins, M&M's and coconut, this is a super snack. In small gingham bags, it made wonderful party favors...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

    It's a snap to make a batch of tasty cookies using this chocolate peanut butter cookie recipe, which calls for...



    Mom’s Soft Raisin Cookies

    With four sons in service during World War II, my mother sent these favorite cookies as a taste from home...

    Hot German Potato Salad

    Meet the Cook: Being single (I'm in my 27th year as a teacher), I enjoy sharing favorite dishes at church...


    Zesty Snack Mix

    Reveals Jeanette Grantstein of Wichita, Kansas, "This crisp snack mix is a mouthwatering combination of sweet and spicy. I've taken...


    Potluck Antipasto Salad

    I take this fresh-tasting, colorful salad to potluck dinners throughout the year, since everyone who tries it loves it. The...


    Creamy Taco Dip

    You'll know this snack is a hit at your next gathering when you come home with an empty pan! —Denise...


    German Potato Salad for a Crowd

    A dear German friend gave me this recipe. I take this satisfying potato salad to gatherings all year-round. The seasonings...


    Caramel Nut Bars

    No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a...

    Warm Cabbage Slaw

    For a deliciously different dish to pass, try this cabbage. It cooks up tender yet still refreshingly crisp, and the...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

    Part protein bar and part cookie, these oatmeal chocolate chip bars are the perfect sweet treat for an after-school snack...


    Pineapple Chutney

    —Shirley Watanabe, Kula, Hawaii


    Hawaiian Burger

    Say aloha to a dinner with a tropical twist: Here's how to make a bacon and pineapple Hawaiian burger.


    Salmon Party Spread

    We're proud to serve our delicious Alaskan salmon to guests. Set out some crackers, and this slightly smoky spread will...


    Cookies in a Jiffy

    You'll be amazed and delighted with how quickly you can whip up a batch of these homemade cookies. —Clara Hielkema,...