How to Pick Tailgate Party Recipes
If you want to make your tailgate party a cooking extravaganza rather than simply an eating event, you should start by picking out the right recipes. Tailgating recipes are different from recipes you would use at a backyard barbecue or a picnic down at the park.
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Pick Tailgate Party Recipes
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Pick recipes that allow for quick cooking and easy preparation. The fewer ingredients a recipe has, the better it will fit into a tailgate party celebration. Stick to well-known recipes you have tried before and know you can prepare without any problems.
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Search for barbecue recipes if you are planning to include a grill and can afford the time to prepare and barbecue your food. Don't think only about burgers and hot dogs, but also look for recipes that use ribs, chicken wings, steaks and smoked salmon.
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Pick a variety of recipes to fit into different stages of the party. Besides the main dishes, you want to look for recipes that offer snacks that can be eaten during the game and at half time. This is especially important if you are simply watching the game at home rather than celebrating before or after the event.
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Choose recipes that travel well. Soft pies and bread pudding may not be the best choices if you have to travel over bumpy roads. Soups may also be hard to take along, unless you have special containers purchased just for that purpose.
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Take messy ingredients in their original containers, and do the mixing once you reach your destination. This will help to prevent spills along the way.
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Consult Tailgating.com for a large collection of recipes (see Resources below). Recipes on the website are divided into the following groups: in the cooler, on the grill, out of the pot, out of the oven and half-time treats.
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Tips & Warnings
If you can start some of the recipe steps before you leave home, do so. It may make the actual cooking process simpler and faster.
When looking for recipes, make sure you keep food safety in mind. Since you will be spending time outdoors in the sun, you need to know how to keep your food safe from contamination and exposure.
Avoid recipes that include too many steps or require specialized equipment.
