Tailgating Recipes

My kids love making these home-style cookies. They're so wonderful when warm. —Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

This intriguing Dr Pepper barbecue sauce hits just the right balance of sweet and savory. It's ideal for topping your...

Don't worry about the beer in the sauce—it's just root beer, which is a subtle undertone to the yummy sauce....

Kids and grown-ups alike adore these sweet and crunchy no-bake cookies. Add more candy for lovers of M&M's, or toss...

These beautiful shortbread sandwich cookies are always a welcome addition to our annual ladies holiday tea luncheon. The distinctive rosemary...

Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs...

Each American city dishes up hot dogs with its own combination of toppings. Toledo is no exception. We came up...

I have been living in Chicago for many years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants....

For these nifty foil packs, small hands make quick work of topping potato wedges with a hot dog, onions and...

Easy to prepare and popular with my friends and family, this apple cake is one of my all-time favorite autumn...

For fun appetizers that tide over even the hungriest of guests, try these mini sandwiches. My youngest daughter likes their...

Savory, sweet and all-around tasty, sweet pickled onions are easy to make and will last for a year and then some.

I am a Sriracha fanatic, so that’s what inspired this dish. You can boil the brats in your favorite beer...

For easy entertaining, cover and refrigerate the salad a few hours before guests arrive so you don't have to bother...

My stepmom was born in Mexico and introduced us to hot dogs with avocado and bacon. We were instantly hooked....

My husband came up with this recipe to replace the soda he was drinking every morning. It's a delicious alternative...

My son and I collaborated in the kitchen one day to put our own unique twist on classic baby back...

My mother-in-law was from the Bahamas and famous for her cooking, including this warm potato salad. Everyone knew her affectionately...

Homemade frosted sugar cookies are like a cozy hug in a handheld bite!

My mother made the best warm potato salad, and now it's a tradition at all of our tables. Sometimes I...

Rice vinegar, sesame oil and cayenne create a sweet-hot Asian flavor that will light up your taste buds! —Alivia Dockery,...

My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even...

I have fond memories of eating these big, messy sandwiches at a neighbor's house when I was growing up. Freeze...

My family thinks these juicy cheeseburgers are super deluxe, with or without a bun. Customize them with mushrooms, onion, bacon...

My famous chicken salad arrives at the party chilled in a plastic container. When it’s time to set out the...

I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix...

Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern...

These fajitas are the best, and a much healthier version of the typically pan-fried ones you find in restaurants. I...

We pack our pumpkin chocolate chip bars with the aromas and flavors that make fall so comforting and delicious. And...