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Spice Up Good Times

Mix up your tailgate by adding some zest to your favorite beer.

Perfectly Pickled Tailgating Recipes

Experiment with this Skinny Turkey Reuben and other pickle packed favorites!

5 Tasty Tailgating Appetizers

Create these tailgating recipes and watch your friends become your biggest fans.

Our Ultimate Tailgating Burger Recipes

Check out our list of 7 burgers that range from spicy to savory and kick off football season with a whole lot of flavor!

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Plan an Indoor or Outdoor Tailgating Party

Whether you're at the game or watching from home, a tailgating party is in order. Not only will it provide the perfect excuse to kick back with a few beers and eat lots of delicious football foods, it also gets everyone together for a party.

You don't have to stress over tailgate food or party prep. Just follow our tailgating tips and you'll score big with your party.

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Tailgate Party in the Office

Tailgating at the parking lot and at home is pretty common, but why not spread the team spirit with a tailgate party in the office? We hosted one of our own and made it special without making it a ton of work. Check out the sweet spread and killer screen we set up!

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3 Perfectly Pickled Tailgating Recipes

If you're looking for a few creative tailgating recipes this year, try our a few of our fun pickled dishes like the spicy pickle back!

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Tailgating Party Ideas for Girls

Host a girls only tailgating party at home with these fun game ideas and low calorie recipes your girl friends will love!

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7 Tailgating Drinking Games for a Crowd

Drinking games are a big part of tailgate parties. We've rounded up seven of our favorite drinking games for tailgating with a crowd.

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12 Amazing Appetizers for Football Season

These spicy, cheesy and flavorful appetizers are easy party food and will be a huge hit for football season this year!

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Most Adorable Furry Football Fans

We look forward to the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet every year almost as much as the big game itself. Now that football season has kicked off, we've rounded up some adorable furry fans we think deserve a spot on the cutest football team around.

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Ultimate Tailgating Burger Recipes

Tailgating has evolved into one awesome party in the parking lot, sometimes even eclipsing the game itself. In honor of this ultimate display of fanfare, we've rounded up our picks for the ultimate tailgating burgers to enjoy at such a party.

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Fan Favorite Tailgating Dip Recipes for a Crowd

Don't forget the dip for your tailgate party! And we're not talking sour cream and powdered onion. We've rounded up our ultimate tailgate dip recipes even the most hardcore tailgater will love!

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Tailgating Appetizers

From dips to sliders, we've got the tailgating appetizers any fan will appreciate.

Spinach & Artichoke Veggie Quesadilla Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Grilled Potato Skins

Ultimate Tailgating Burger Recipes

Cheeseburger Beer Dip

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A Light & Healthy Tailgating Menu

Tailgating is all about eating, drinking and cheering on your team. Often, it's tough for fans with a waistline they're watching to feel comfortable and enjoy when there's so much temptation all around. Enjoy the fun and keep your figure-friendly approach with these tips and recipes.

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Easy Breakfast Tailgate French Toast Recipe

Who said you can't enjoy some homemade French toast at a morning tailgate party? If you're planning a kegs and eggs bash before the game, you'll want to give this easy breakfast tailgating recipe a try.

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Sweet & Spicy Berry Salsa

While you might be convinced you can only make salsa with tomatoes, we're here to tell you it's not true! Serve this sweet salsa made from assorted berries to give tailgate party guests an unexpected treat they'll love.

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Chili Cheese Bean Dip

You might expect a bowl of hearty chili when you go to a football party or watch a game over at a friend's house, but what about a bowl of chili cheese dip instead? Show up to any tailgate party with this football dip recipe and you'll score major points for being absolutely awesome.

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Mexican Egg Breakfast Burritos Recipe

Breakfast tailgating recipes for a crowd aren't as hard to come by as you might think. Our vegetarian Mexican-inspired breakfast burritos stuffed with fresh eggs, beans and lots of other tasty ingredients are hearty enough for a tailgate and simple to whip up for a crowd.

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Creamy Chicken Tacos

We like to have fun with our football food and this creamy chicken taco recipe is always a hit when we decide to serve it. Super simple to make, but full of all the great football food flavors and textures you expect, this tailgating party food will feed a crowd for a lot less!

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