Tailgating Recipes

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

I was inspired by my grandmother to cook, and loved going to her house for Sunday dinner. She passed her...

When my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for cheeseburger soup, I changed it a little to make it my own....

Shrimp, mango and pineapple on skewers make a sunny presentation at parties. To boost flavors, we use a coconut milk,...

Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...

In Wisconsin, brats are a food group! We are always looking for new ways to cook them. This recipe is...

When the executive decision was made to marinate veggies in a tasty bourbon sauce and serve with grilled bratwurst, this...

With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...

For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on...

This fresh-tasting salsa is wonderfully chunky. If you like it hotter, add more habanero peppers; if you prefer a mild...

My husband and I make this awesome salad together—he does the chopping. When we bring it to potlucks, we pack...

This chilled salad, along with a nice cool drink, is all you need on a hot summer day. It also...

If you like your shredded beef with a little kick, then this recipe is for you. For an even zestier...

My husband made sausage and veggie kabobs when we didn't have buns to make classic sausage bombers. Grill ‘em up,...

These tasty (and healthy!) kabobs are a family favorite. You can change them up with turkey tenderloins and other veggies,...

Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...

In the summer, my husband and I love to cook out, especially vegetables. These kabobs not only taste delicious but...

Vinegar adds a refreshing tang to this sweet tomato salsa. It's wonderful as is, but for more heat, leave in...

This is the best applesauce cranberry cookie recipe. These delicious cookies are full of pecans, dried cranberries and chocolate chips...

This is my husband’s favorite "special day" meal. I serve it with rice pilaf, salad and grilled garlic bread. —Tracey...

As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago,...

Here's a tasty take on the popular beer-can chicken. Once the bird is on the grill, the work's basically done....

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

This updated version of a classic appetizer uses only half the egg yolks of the original recipe and calls for...

These big country cookies are made to travel—in fact, I came up with this recipe while trying to match a...

I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...

I'm not sure where this recipe originated, but it's one of my family's summertime favorites. I usually serve these juicy...

When these flavorful skewered steaks are sizzling on the grill, the aroma makes everyone around stop what they're doing and...

When our neighborhood has a cookout, I always take along this chicken and watch it quickly disappear! My family loves...