Recipes — tailgate party

When you think about tailgating or a party where you want to mix and mingle, finger foods are a fantastic choice. Today I’m sharing my Pesto Chicken Drumsticks recipe. It’s not overly complex by way of preparation but is definitely complex in flavor. Your tongue will dance and prepare for compliments. Chicken Food Safety Tips There are certain safety tips when it comes to how you handle chicken. For example, you should prepare raw chicken away from other food so the juices don’t mix. Other precautions include: Putting the chicken in a plastic bag before refrigerating to avoid potential drips into other...

It’s no secret that I love the Buffalo Bills and enjoy cooking for them. This Chuck Roast Burnt Ends recipe is one I prepared for them. Obviously, you won’t need the amount of meat you see in the video (unless you have a big family reunion), so I’ve trimmed the “fat,” so to speak on this great tailgating and party food. Burnt ends, be they pork or even salmon (yes, really!), there is something about burnt ends that makes them a treat. If you want a bit of savory mixed with sweet, a little char, and a little caramelization, burnt ends offer it all in one...

While you might think of Monkey Bread as a sweet treat, the basic concept lends itself to savory fare, too. My Buffalo Chicken Monkey Bread recipe is an appetizer you may want to double. The little pull-apart pieces of flaky, stuffed rolls disappear pretty quickly. This is an ideal offering for tailgating or other outdoor gatherings.  I am a huge fan of chicken wings, as most people know. But my love affair with chicken goes beyond that. The whole bird provides thousands of potential menu items, from my injected “green” chicken to my mom’s Dorito chicken, and everything in between. Now we’re rounding...