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25 Tailgating Menus

Updated September 12, 2007
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No game day is complete without one of these festive menus featuring our favorite tailgating recipes.

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Game-Day Menu

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Game-Day Menu Menu

This all-American spread will garner cheers from fellow fans and fuel game-day spirits. (Serves 8)

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Our Easiest Fan Fare

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Our Easiest Fan Fare Menu

Follow this game plan for delicious pregame grub, and watch guests huddle up near the food, whether you're at home or on campus (it's easily transportable!).

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Terrific Tailgating

Terrific Tailgating Menu

"If you want wider eyes and bigger smiles from fellow fans, include easy-to-fix homemade foods," says Nina Swan-Kohler, a native Missourian and a pro at football food. Thanks to Nina and reader Kate Blood (she sent us the deviled eggs) you'll have a powerful team of winning recipes. Nina's selections come from her book, Tailgates to Touchdowns: Fabulous Football Food, available at www.footballfood.net.

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Arkansas Razorbacks® Menu

Arkansas Razorbacks® Menu Menu

This menu features Razorback breakfast favorites for any tailgate or party.

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Georgia Bulldogs® Menu

Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Allison R. Banks

Georgia Bulldogs® Menu Menu

Get in the Bulldog spirit and use this menu to serve some of the tastiest treats to your fellow Dawg fans.

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Fan-Fare Menu

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Fan-Fare Menu Menu

With a winning menu décor in your playbook, you can't help but throw a victorious party. (Serves 6)

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Kentucky Wildcats® Menu

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Kentucky Wildcats® Menu Menu

Wildcat fans will rave about these yummy delights. Let this menu treat you to a "Big Blue" victory!

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Tennessee Volunteers® Menu

Credit: John O'Hagan; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Tennessee Volunteers® Menu Menu

This menu features savory snacks and recipes for Volunteer fans looking for a tasty tailgate.

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South Carolina Gamecocks® Menu

South Carolina Gamecocks® Menu Menu

Get ready for game day Gamecock fans and rally around this menu for tasty tailgating treats.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs® Menu

Mississippi State Bulldogs® Menu Menu

Mississippi State fans can kick off this football season with this mouth-watering menu of tasty Southern treats.

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Game Day Buffet

Game Day Buffet Menu

Take a time out from standard delivery pizza and offer up these bite-size munchies at your next game day tailgate instead.

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Auburn Tigers® Menu

Auburn Tigers® Menu Menu

This menu features favorite tailgating treats of die-hard Auburn Tiger fans.

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Pleasing Pickups Menu

With football season comes cool autumn breezes, packed stadiums, and a great excuse to entertain family and friends with these delicious dishes. Give ribs, glazed pecans, pesto dip with chips, and tea a try.

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Gridiron Grub Menu

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Gridiron Grub Menu Menu

The crowd at your party may not agree on which team should win, but there's no doubt they'll all be fans of the spread you point them toward at halftime. The eats for the big event will score high with the gang without sending the cook into overtime. With a little planning, all your energy can go to the game. That's something to cheer about.

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LSU Tigers® Menu

LSU Tigers® Menu Menu

Tiger fans will definitely want to bring this menu with them to their favorite tailgating location!

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Ole Miss Rebels® Menu

Ole Miss Rebels® Menu Menu

This menu features nothing but the best tailgating recipes for faithful Ole Miss fans.

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Missouri Tigers® Menu

Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Missouri Tigers® Menu Menu

This menu features Tiger tailgating favorites.

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Texas A&M Aggies® Menu

Texas A&M Aggies® Menu Menu

Treat your Aggie friends and family to a feast with this tasty tailgating menu.

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Alabama Crimson Tide® Menu

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Alabama Crimson Tide® Menu Menu

This menu features classic recipes for a successful Crimson Tide tailgate.

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Florida Gators® Menu

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Florida Gators® Menu Menu

Savor this menu Florida fans and your tailgate will be the best in The Swamp.

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Game-Day Munchies Menu

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Game-Day Munchies Menu Menu

Make your home football headquarters. Treat guests to three new appetizers to perk up the usual spread of chips and dips. You can assemble the Louisiana Poppers and Bacon-Wrapped Almond-Stuffed Apricots up to a day ahead; then bake when ready to serve. The party will be a big win, no matter the final score.

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Armchair Quarterback Menu

Armchair Quarterback Menu Menu

Whether lounging in your armchair, crowded on the couch, or perched on the edge of your seat, these tasty recipes are sure to make the call. Serve muffulettas, potato salad, and cookies as you huddle with spirited friends around the TV. Hope your team wins!

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Vanderbilt Commodores® Menu

Vanderbilt Commodores® Menu Menu

Vanderbilt fans have top-notch taste in food. Check out this menu for yummy ideas to serve at your tailgate!

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Game-Day Lineup Menu

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Game-Day Lineup Menu Menu

Inviting your friends over to watch the big game doesn't mean you have to stuff them with chips and beer. This mix-and-match menu tackles the call of high-fat snacks with a delicious eat-as-you-watch meal. Best of all, there are no time-outs for kitchen duty. You don't have to miss a minute of the game because the whole spread can be completed before kick-off. That's sure to score a touchdown.

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1 of 24 Game-Day Menu
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5 of 24 Georgia Bulldogs® Menu
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7 of 24 Kentucky Wildcats® Menu
8 of 24 Tennessee Volunteers® Menu
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12 of 24 Auburn Tigers® Menu
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14 of 24 Gridiron Grub Menu
15 of 24 LSU Tigers® Menu
16 of 24 Ole Miss Rebels® Menu
17 of 24 Missouri Tigers® Menu
18 of 24 Texas A&M Aggies® Menu
19 of 24 Alabama Crimson Tide® Menu
20 of 24 Florida Gators® Menu
21 of 24 Game-Day Munchies Menu
22 of 24 Armchair Quarterback Menu
23 of 24 Vanderbilt Commodores® Menu
24 of 24 Game-Day Lineup Menu

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