Taylor and I fell in love with making kabobs while testing recipes for The Southern Tailgating Cookbook. Skewered grilled meat and vegetables can be an appetizer, a full meal, or a grab and go bite. This versatile dish is perfect for tailgates, picnics, or cocktail parties. Feel …
Appetizers
Basic Cheese Spread Three Ways
Taylor knows how much I love my basic recipes. Imagine a cheese spread recipe that you can freely adapt to suit your mood or the specific tastes of a friend or family member. It is fun to be creative with flavor when you know with absolute certainty that the recipe is going to …
Pimiento Cheese Grits Casserole
Stone ground yellow corn grits are yummy and comforting. Pimiento cheese made with extra sharp cheddar and flavored with worcestershire, dijon mustard and cayenne is one of our favorite dips and sandwich spreads. Taylor was commenting about our lack of Winter tailgating …
Spicy and Sweet Roasted Pecans
Rich, roasted, burnished, buttery, salted pecans are a cocktail hour staple in the South. Growing up, I remember grabbing handfuls of salted butter baked pecans when the grownups were occupied with their toddies and happy hour conversations. Pecan halves were slow roasted with …
Classic Chicken Salad
After baking several sheet pans of Basic Salt and Pepper Roasted Chicken Breasts, Taylor and I were ready to make (and consume) some Classic Chicken Salad. Great on a spoon, in a sandwich or warm in a casserole dish, this chicken salad has been a family staple for years. …
Stuffed Potato Skins
I am a fan of Stuffed Potato Skins. They are hearty and healthy (after all, most of the nutrients and fiber in a Russet potato are in the skin)! Bring them to a gathering and you become everyone’s new BFF. Serve them at the pre-game tailgate to get your friends fueled up …
Dulce de Leche Brie in Puff Pastry
What do you make for a cocktail party or impromptu gathering when you want to impress AND still have time to get dressed? Well, if you you are fortunate enough to have been gifted homemade Dulce de Leche or savvy enough to have some stowed in your fridge, your problem is solved! …
Frito Fried Chicken Tenders with Sweet & Spicy Peach Dipping Sauce
In the above video you heard Sally talk about how she has fried a lot of chicken. She isn’t kidding. My youngest brother, Clifton, loves chicken tenders! When he was younger, some would say Clifton was a picky eater, but I prefer saying he had a very selective palate. My Mom …
Chipotle Sausage Bacon Pinwheels
My four children have all been active in high school and year round sports teams. Taylor, as many of you know, was a Division I distance swimmer in college. My youngest son, currently a high school Senior, will play Division I lacrosse in college. These facts mean that I am …
Bacon Cheese with Fig Jam
The best appetizers have two qualities. They can be made a day or two ahead of time and they are easy to assemble and serve at your tailgate. Bacon cheese can be made, molded and stored in the refrigerator midweek. On gameday, pack the bacon cheese in a cooler and transport to …