Kick Your Tailgate Up a Notch With These Game Day Recipes
From the genius that is cooking sliders in a muffin tin on the grill to a beer-infused beef stew that has cold weather football written all over it, try one of these fresh ideas at your weekend tailgate.
Muffin Tin Smokin’ Sliders with 647 Secret Sauce
(Fair Winds Press)
Cooking sliders over fire in muffin tins is so much easier than flipping them all individually, and lining the tins with caramelized onions imparts the vegetables’ sweet, rich flavor to the meat while they cook.
(Alfredo Añez for Edible South Florida)
When the Miami Dolphins faced off against the New York Jets at London’s Wembley Stadium this fall as part of the NFL International Series, South Florida fans got in the tailgating spirit with – of course – wings. These easy-to-make, not too spicy take on the British favorite chicken tikka masala comes from British chef Andrew Gilbert of The Seven Dials in Coral Gables, Florida.
Wood Grilled Party Panini
(Fair Winds Press)
Improvise the Italian sandwich press on the grill to make this jumbo-size panini for everyone at your tailgate. The most important step is marinating the vegetables so the high notes and richness of the vinaigrette stay within the sandwich.
(Terri Milligan for Edible DOOR)
This beef stew infused with your favorite local beer such as a farmhouse ale or chocolate stout by Edible DOOR magazine’s in-house chef, Terri Milligan, is perfect for a cold-weather tailgate.
Chili Lime Wings
(Fair Winds Press)
A sweet, spicy, tangy sauce with a refreshing hint of lime gives these wings a distinct flavor that will keep them in your game day lineup for years to come.
Curried BBQ Chicken Sliders
(The Fitchen for Edible Indy)
These chicken sliders are made with curry for a tasty twist. The chicken salad combines a traditional British favorite with sweet and smoky flavors in the sliders, topped off with small ciabatta rolls. Plus, they’re easy to keep warm in the crockpot when heading to the game.
(Voyageur Press)
This sauce is about as far from authentic as you get but sure to be a tailgating crowd pleaser. The sauce starts out sweet, but the finish is all chipotle. And the rich, smoky flavor ripens the longer you leave the sauce in the bottle. Smear it on burgers, chicken—you name it.
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
(Alyssa Valletta for Edible Nashville)
This vegetarian chili takes perfectly to a host of other ingredients. Saute the onion in bacon for a smoky, meaty version or add chicken, beef or pork.
