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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    Calgary Nanaimo Bars

    This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...


    Raspberry Pie Squares

    Making pie for a crowd may seem impossible, but not when you turn to this crowd-pleasing recipe! The sweet-tart raspberry...


    Olive Caprese Salad

    When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington


    Godiva Liqueur Brownies

    Santa’s eyes twinkle when he finds this very adult brownie on the cookie tray. With chocolaty liqueur and other spirits,...


    Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries

    This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a...


    Striped Icebox Cookies

    I've been using this recipe ever since I was a little girl. I like it because it's easier than making...


    Chocolate Nut Cookies

    Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...


    Yummy Chocolate Dip

    Turn fresh fruit into an irresistible and tantalizing snack or dessert with this dreamy, creamy chocolate dip. Four ingredients and...

    Chipotle-Honey Grilled T-Bones

    If you like to kick things up on the grill, this is the steak for you. My husband even makes...


    Grilled Beef Tenderloins

    Bold flavors bring out the best in these super-tender steaks. —Patricia Swart, Galloway , New Jersey


    Triple-Chocolate Brownie Cookies

    Our family of chocolate lovers gets triply excited when these cookies come out of the oven. They have the texture...


    Brownie Tarts

    Sharon Wilkins of Grande Pointe, Ontario says, "I often take these bite-size chocolate goodies to potluck dinners for our country...


    Cheesecake Dip

    When you're in the mood for something sweet but you want to keep it light, this simple dip really hits...


    Chocolate-Bottom Mini-Cupcakes

    These freeze very well. I like to keep a batch on hand for drop-in guests or for when I'm too...


    Black Forest Brownies

    Although I enjoy sweets, other recipes have failed me (I'm a beginning baker). But not this one! It's easy, and...


    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...


    Heavenly Drinking Chocolate

    The name says it all—sipping this beverage is like experiencing an out-of-this-world blend of dark and milk chocolate. The only...


    Almond Macaroons

    These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves...


    Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes

    Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...


    Rainbow S’moreo Cookies

    Homemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to...

    Homemade Candy Bars

    Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...


    Coconut Cashew Crunch

    The crunch is always a hit for Christmas snacking. It’s one of my husband’s favorites—and he says he doesn’t like...


    Creamy Crab Toast Cups

    Seafood lovers are sure to enjoy these golden brown toasts filled with a creamy crab sauce. Using a muffin pan...


    Sweet ‘n’ Sour Appetizer Meatballs

    Since a friend shared this recipe with me several years ago, I've fixed it many times. The tangy meatballs also...


    Ranchero Soup

    “Packed with garden-fresh veggies, this ‘vitamin soup’ goes with just about any grilled meat, fish or fowl,” Leah Lyon of...


    Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili

    Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes chili to the next level by changing up the...