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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    Sweet-Tooth Popcorn

    3 reviews

    I like to be creative with this popcorn recipe and add different things to make it festive for the holidays....


    Viennese Cookies

    4 reviews

    A Swedish friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. A chocolate glaze tops tender cookies filled with apricot...


    Rhubarb Oat Bars

    17 reviews

    These chewy rhubarb bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! —Renette Cressey, Fort...


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    Sweet Sriracha Wings

    2 reviews

    Serve these fiery hot wings on game day or any time friends and family gather. If you don’t like a...


    Fried Chicken Wings

    1 review

    Only salt and the right frying oil is needed for juicy, crispy-skinned fried chicken wings. Pair the wings with any...


    Soba Noodle Salad

    12 reviews

    Nutty soba noodles, an umami-rich soy sauce-based dressing, and a rainbow of sweet, crunchy vegetables make this chilled salad satisfying...


    Pressure Cooker Hearty Pork & Black Bean Nachos

    2 reviews

    My husband and I are both graduate students right now, so we don't have a lot of time to cook...


    Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate

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

    M&M Pretzel Cookies

    3 reviews

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


    Nut Butter Cups

    1 review

    My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them....


    Frosted Sugar Cookies

    10 reviews

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


    Italian Sausages with Provolone

    7 reviews

    Here’s an easy recipe everyone will rave about. These tangy sausages with their pepper and onion topping will go quickly....


    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

    4 reviews

    Our grilled teriyaki chicken recipe features a simple homemade marinade that infuses the chicken with aromatic flavor. It's the perfect...


    Date Bars

    9 reviews

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


    Tacos on a Stick

    1 review

    Kids like assembling these creative kabobs almost as much as they like devouring them. The whole family is sure to...


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    Cauliflower Breadsticks

    3 reviews

    These cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables rather than grains but deliver all the savory, garlicky goodness of classic...


    Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

    6 reviews

    “I’ve been making this salsa for a few years now. Chipotle pepper gives it a smoky kick. The recipe makes...

    Smoked Trout Pate

    This tasty spread is easy to make in a food processor, and it’s a guaranteed winner at any party. The...


    Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

    7 reviews

    A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad....


    Jersey-Style Hot Dogs

    8 reviews

    I grew up in northern New Jersey, where hot dogs with grilled potatoes were born. It's a combo you’ll love....


    Grilled Southwestern Steak Salad

    2 reviews

    Pasta salad loaded with steak, peppers and onions makes both my boyfriend and me happy. Plus, it’s versatile! We serve...


    Potato-Sausage Foil Packs

    23 reviews

    We had these smoky campfire bundles at a friend's house for dinner and loved the simplicity of this great summer...


    Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes

    24 reviews

    Relax after work with a cold drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend for an hour,...

    Herbed Grilled Corn on the Cob

    9 reviews

    I'd never had grilled corn until last summer when my sister-in-law served it for us. What a treat! So simple,...


    Hot Cheese Dip

    6 reviews

    When a colleague brought this cheesy dip to school for a teachers potluck, I immediately gave it an A+. I...


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    Teriyaki Shish Kabobs

    22 reviews

    When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam...


    Frito Candy

    20 reviews

    Crunchy corn chips are layered with chocolate chips and peanut butter caramel for a satisfying salty-sweet treat.


    Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

    15 reviews

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


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    Grilled Steak Kabobs

    2 reviews

    These juicy grilled steak kabobs are marinated in an easy marinade, wrapped in bacon and stacked with colorful veggies.