Tailgate Get-Together Recipes and Ideas

It’s officially fall, football and tailgating season, and you can feel the excitement in the air. Kick off your party by inviting your favorite fans over, then entertain in effortless Americana style with these original recipes up-styled for a modern spin on stadium comfort food. It’s the ultimate outdoor game-day experience you can enjoy in your own backyard or anywhere you love to gather your team for the season. Recipes below:)

This was first published in City Lifestyle Magazine. It was a fun project because I collaborated with LeAnn Parker for the DIY, and my favorite photographer, Jane Jones!

I plated these grilled hotdogs on a circular platter and filled in with potato chips. I tucked in a few herbs just to give it some color. But that's totally unnecessary. I put the condiments in little mason jars for that look:) Use your imagination and any border, sheet pan, or tray you have would work perfectly..

I love this idea because it’s less to buy (no bowls) and delicious! You could also add cute containers of grated cheese, sour cream, jalapeños nos or whatever you like with your chili.

I bought this crate on amazon and will use it for so many things! I took off the beer letters to make it universal. If you don’t want to use waffle cones, you could make paper cones out of your team’s colors, or your decor colors. I filled in with apples and sage because it's what I had on hand. But you could fill in with popcorn candy or whatever makes your heart sing.

I love using rolled down small lunch bags when I'm serving in an outdoor environment. It's easy cleanup, and so darling. You could even wrap a ribbon or string around it if your fancy.

Easy Praline Pecan Crunch Snack Mix Recipe

Tailgate Football Apple Hand Pie Recipe

The original article can be found in City Lifestyle Kansas City Magazine. Contributors: Article by Lisa Moyer, Recipes: Lauren Lane Culinarian, DIY: LeAnn Parker, Photography: by Janie Jones