Tailgating Menus

A Kansas City-style rub and sauce flavor the chicken and potato salad, but the slow-cooked ribs are pure Texas. Add a sophisticated grilled-peach dessert, and this menu will make you stand up and cheer.

Kansas City Barbecued Chicken
Ribs with Texas Barbecue Dry Rub
KC-Style Potato Salad
Grilled Peaches with Amaretto-Pecan Caramel Sauce

Grilled salmon and vegetables paired with a couscous salad offer a tasty modern spin on tailgating, and the brownies will make yours a popular table.

Maple Grilled Salmon
Simple Grilled Vegetables
Citrus Couscous Salad
Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies

Mix up the meat and seasonings for the bratwurst a day ahead, then grill the patties and simmer in beer for Midwest-style flavor. Be sure to set some aside to use in place of Italian sausage in the braised cabbage as well.

Turkey Bratwurst Patties with sauerkraut and Caramelized Onions on Brown Beer Rye Bread
Braised Red Cabbage with Sausage and Apples
Marinated Green Bean and Potato Salad
Candied Apples

Basic Grilled Steak
 Chipotle Barbecue Burgers with Slaw
 Grilled Corn with Lime Butter
 Orzo Salad with Marinated Mushrooms and Edamame
 Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting

For even more recipes and fun, head to MyRecipes.com's tailgating channel.