Big 12 Tailgating

Updated August 15, 2012
Credit: 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

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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

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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

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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

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K-State: Eggplant Sandwich Recipe

Plan a pregame party with sandwiches that wear royal purple with pride.

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Oklahoma: Crimson Cocktail

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Oklahoma: Crimson Cocktail Recipe

Pour a classy crimson cocktail as you prepare for a Sooner showdown.

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Oklahoma State: Cowboy Caviar

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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