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Easy & Elegant Tailgating Ideas

Andrea Correale
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Over the years I have been asked to come up with some fun, unique and inexpensive tailgating ideas that are easy to produce, but still look professionally planned.

Rather than sticking with the same old tired football party go-to's I've revamped my plays to create an easy, elegant spread that's both pleasing to the palate and eyes.

All your favorite football fans will appreciate these tasty game recipes and functional, yet fun food display ideas.

Here are my ideas for tailgating parties that are elegant, easy and anything but ordinary.

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Mexican Tailgating Theme

Whenever you can create a theme for your parties you should. It gives you clear direction and will help all the other planning pieces fall right into place. Tailgating parties are no exception. So this time, make it a Mexican theme since the flavors and foods of the culture are lend themselves so perfectly to a main game party. Read More

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Tailgate BBQ: Pizza Grill Out

If you're hosting a tailgate in the parking lot or any other outdoor venue have some fun with your grill. Rather than cooking up the usual burgers and dogs, bring some pizza dough and toppings along for everyone to grill up a personal pizza. The kids will love this and adults will appreciate the flavor a coal grill gives a classic tailgate food. Read More

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A Light & Healthy Tailgating Menu

Typically football fans won't concern themselves with calories. But, for the few friends who tag along to the tailgate more to hang than to watch the game, try adding a few of these foods to your football spread. Read More

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Fondue Tailgating Party

Fondue is easy, fun and so easy to get creative with, especially when it comes to dip-friendly tailgate food. Check out some of these ideas to get your football fondue spread kicked off right. Read More

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