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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    Mocha Mint Coffee

    1 review

    This doctored-up coffee benefits from hints of mint, cocoa and cinnamon. The marshmallows on top are a playful addition that...


    Wasabi Butter

    A hint of wasabi’s mustard-horseradish flavor makes the sweet taste of corn pop. It’s just as tasty smeared over cornbread.


    Grilled Red Pepper Dip

    2 reviews

    We grill peppers with rosemary and garlic, then blend them with sun-dried tomatoes for a creamy spread to pass with...


    Ginger Pound Cake S’mores

    1 review

    Kids love this knockoff of the classic campfire dessert, and adults do too. It's easy to prepare, and any kind...


    Southwestern Cornbread with Chili Honey-Lime Butter

    2 reviews

    I put a wonderful twist on my grandma's classic cornbread. The teachers at my kids' school thought it was sensational....


    Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more...


    Grilled Bananas Foster

    I worked at a Bed and Breakfast a few years back and Bananas Foster was a dessert that they often...


    Garlic-Rubbed T-Bones with Burgundy Mushrooms

    2 reviews

    T-bone steak is a fairly tender cut, so there's no need to marinate. Punch up the flavor using loads of...

    Jumbo Chocolate Cutouts

    The recipe for these light cookies has been passed down from generation to generation. Have a little extra fun with...


    Sugar-and-Spice Candied Nuts

    2 reviews

    Here’s a wonderful snack to have on hand for entertaining, gift-giving or just munching anytime. With a sweet-spicy coating, the...


    Jalapeno Bread & Butter Pickles

    9 reviews

    Even the heat-shy will want to dip into these bread and butter pickles with a surprise flavor kick. Ay caramba,...


    Zucchini Relish

    3 reviews

    Zucchini relish is a fun twist on the usual cucumber-based version, and you may find you actually prefer it. This...


    Spiced Party Peanuts

    2 reviews

    Also a great gift, these seasoned nuts have just the right blend of spices, sugar and heat to kick up...


    Almond & Apple Wild Rice Salad

    2 reviews

    It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color. —Dan...


    Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars

    8 reviews

    When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. Cinnamon chips add fabulous flavor to the bars, and the maple...


    Almond Macaroons

    5 reviews

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


    Pear-Apple Cocktail

    Ah, the memories we made when we went to Hawaii and concocted this drink for our first toast on the...

    Basil-Mint Chicken Thighs

    You’re going to love plunging fork first into this juicy grilled chicken bursting with the flavors of cilantro, basil, mint...


    Black-Eyed Pea Tomato Salad

    4 reviews

    Spending time in the kitchen with my late aunt was so much fun because she was an amazing cook and...


    Slow-Cooker Christmas Punch

    3 reviews

    This holiday, why not indulge in a warm ruby red punch made in the slow cooker? We use cinnamon and...


    Peach Champagne

    1 review

    I searched high and low for the perfect punch recipe and finally decided to create my own. This sipper is...


    Simple Iced Coffee

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


    Must-Have Burgers

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

    Chicken Chili Chowder

    6 reviews

    One chilly April afternoon, I craved a hearty soup but had less than an hour to prepare a meal. I...


    Honey-Pecan Squares

    20 reviews

    When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...


    Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries

    23 reviews

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


    Apple Red-Hot Slab Pie

    1 review

    This dessert is my family’s favorite because it brings back so many fond memories. Red Hots give the filling a...


    Pimiento Cheddar Spread

    I was a theater major in college, and our director's mother always made sure we were well fed. I was...


    Mighty Hero Sandwich

    2 reviews

    My friend Valerie is a gracious hostess. Of all the dishes she's shared over the years, this hero sandwich stands...