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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    Skillet Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    Put these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head...


    Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    Put a stack of these beauties out at a potluck and you'll find only crumbs on your platter when it's...


    Thyme and Fig Goat Cheese Spread

    When I started growing herbs in my garden it took me a while to find a good way to use...


    Cheeseburger Dip

    Our cozy, creamy, comforting cheeseburger dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer. A slow cooker keeps things simple for you!


    Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots

    These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the...


    Green Tomato Salsa

    I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my...


    Caramelized Onion Potato Salad

    This is the recipe I make on a day where a little extra time isn't an issue and I'm craving...


    Cleo’s Potato Salad

    My mom, Cleo Lightfoot, loved cooking all kinds of recipes, but her favorite meal was one she made when hosting...

    Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups

    Use up last night’s leftover ham with ham and cheese roll-ups. This delicious, bite-sized snack comes together in a snap...


    Slow-Cooked Pot Roast Sliders

    This recipe reminds me of my mother’s famous pot roast. Best of all, these are so simple to make. I...


    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

    This buffalo chicken sandwich recipe takes all of the spicy, tangy and saucy goodness of your favorite wing appetizer and...


    Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This is truly the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. We'll show you how to make these cookies your own, whether...


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    Italian Grilled Steak Sandwich

    If you need to feed a hungry crowd, you can't go wrong with steak sandwiches. They're easy to make and...


    Lettuce-Wrap Burgers

    A lettuce-wrap burger offers all the best parts of a burger—a juicy patty, crisp toppings and a delicious sauce—without the...


    Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa

    I love veggies and fresh ingredients this time of year. I make big bowls of this salsa, which we eat...


    Beet Hummus

    Break out of the plain hummus rut with this beet hummus recipe. Earthy, sweet beets are a vibrant, wholesome addition...


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    Spinach Tomato Burgers

    Every Friday night is burger night at our house. The tomatoes add fresh flavor and the cool spinach dip brings...

    Pizza Oyster Crackers

    This quick and easy snack is a favorite of my kids. I always include a baggie in their lunch boxes....


    Ranch Pretzels

    "For a fast, fun snack, start with plain pretzels and add a new taste twist," suggests Lois Kerns of Hagerstown,...


    Caramel Apple Snack Mix

    This recipe has been a real hit with family and friends of Melody Michaelis in Sycamore, Illinois. "It's simple, deliciously...


    Tangy Barbecued Beef Sandwiches

    Every year for our church ice cream social, we'd fill six roaster ovens with these ingredients and let them simmer...


    Honey Grilled Shrimp

    My husband was given this super simple recipe by a man who sold shrimp at the fish market. It's now...


    Zesty Vegetable Dip

    There's an abundance of excellent cheeses made in our state, but sharp cheddar is our favorite. My mom used to...

    Peanut Butter Squares

    These rich bite-size squares taste creamier than store-bought peanut butter cups. Since they're made on the stove, there's no need...


    Nacho Popcorn

    My husband and I like to munch on this while watching TV. The nacho flavoring is a zesty alternative to...


    BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad

    This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and it's...


    Brats in Beer

    This marinated bratwurst recipe comes from Jill Hazelton of Hamlet, Indiana. The flavor of the marinade really comes through in...


    Mushroom Cheese Bread

    This savory grilled bread is delightful with barbecued steak, baked potatoes and corn on the cob. For variation, we sometimes...


    Greek Macaroni Salad

    I've found that I can't go wrong taking this colorful bean and pasta salad to a potluck, patio party or...