Making the Most of Your Tailgate

Stadium Parking Lot Party Tips

• Arrive 3 to 4 hours before the game starts to get a good parking space and prepare for the party.
• Schedule your dining time at least 1 1/2 hours before game time, to allow a nice pace for eating, cleaning up, extinguishing fires, and cooling down grills.
• Make friends with your tailgating neighbors, and stay an hour or so after the game to enjoy their company and wait for the parking lot to clear. Check out more great ideas from our friends at tailgating.com.

Prep Like a Pro

• Arrive with a game plan! Prepare a dip at home that you can serve the second you've parked your car and started your grill prep. The BLT Dip recipe below has a rich, smoky flavor that will get guests in the mood for a grilled menu.
• Offer easy-to-grill appetizers that you can marinate and assemble at home, like the Salsa-Dipped Kabobs. Or score big with an exotic recipe like the Tropical Grilled Shrimp Cocktail.
• Please the crowd with two types of entree's, such as a grilled chicken and steak. And toss some spuds on the bbq for a warm Grilled Potato & Avocado Salad.