Big 12 Tailgating

August 15, 2012
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Kick off football season with a flourish. Take time to plan your tailgating menu with these Big 12-inspired recipes.
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Baylor: Green Chile Burger

Annabelle Breakey
Baylor: Green Chile Burger Recipe
Break out the green and gold at your Baylor tailgate. Craft a burger with green chilies and golden Fritos for a crowd-pleasing combo.
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TCU: The Purple Punch

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
TCU: The Purple Punch Recipe
Serve a purple-hued sipper that packs a punch (like your linemen) at your TCU tailgate.

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Kansas: Kansas City Chicken

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Kansas: Kansas City Chicken Recipe
Try the taste of Kansas at your tailgate. The sweet, smoky rub is perfect on chicken, but equally delicious on pork, steaks, or ribs.
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K-State: Eggplant Sandwich

Becky Luigart-Stayner
K-State: Eggplant Sandwich Recipe
Plan a pregame party with sandwiches that wear royal purple with pride.

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Oklahoma: Crimson Cocktail

James Carrier
Oklahoma: Crimson Cocktail Recipe
Pour a classy crimson cocktail as you prepare for a Sooner showdown.

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Oklahoma State: Cowboy Caviar

Norman A. Plate
Oklahoma State: Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Cheer on the Cowboys to conquest with this spicy spin on caviar.
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Iowa State: Cardinal Chuck

Photo: Oxmoor House
Iowa State: Cardinal Chuck Recipe
These turkey burgers scream school spirit dressed a cranberry-peach chutney—the colors of cardinal and gold

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Texas: Lone Star of the Show

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Texas: Lone Star of the Show Recipe
Burgers are bigger in Texas. Pile onions and mushrooms and smother in cheese. Serve on Texas toast, of course.

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Texas Tech: Scarlet and Black Burger

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
Texas Tech: Scarlet and Black Burger Recipe
Hues of red and black make for a Red Raider-approved tailgating trademark.
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West Virginia: Blue and Old Gold Burger

Becky Luigart-Stayner
West Virginia: Blue and Old Gold Burger Recipe
Enjoy a tailgate tradition in true Mountaineer manner with a burger that shines with school spirit.
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