Tailgate’22 : This article originally appeared September 3rd, 2022.

The 2022 football tailgate and party season will officially begin on September 6th. Be well fed by these classic favorites, modern twists, and new arrivals to the traditional game-day menu. And now with Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, these meals are sure to please your hungriest game-day fan.

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These ‘classics’ are at the top the list. Chili, a no-fail for hungry guests, offers endless varieties of beef, pork, turkey, and vegan-styled bowl-fulls. Italian meatballs plated with ricotta, served as subs or teamed with traditional baked pasta will score big. The tasty avalanche of the nacho supreme provides guests with layers of endless flavor. Few will resist this warm, spicy version, paired with fresh salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Try this recipe from the editors of delish.com. 

Barbecue is a classic in and of itself. Smoked baby back ribs, spare ribs, pulled pork, burnt ends, salmon, chicken; there is nothing that can’t be rubbed down with the right seasonings and grilled up with the right know-how. Foodnetwork.com has 48 fantastic suggestions to get your BBQ tailgate party rolling.  

Make retro deli favorites with an added twist as guests enjoy revisiting the Club, Reuben, and Monte Cristo sandwich as both original recipe and deep batter-fried. Try the Pabst Blue Reuben from foodbeast.com and ashleemaire.com’s homemade fried Monte Cristo.

Sliders are the new burger. Fill a platter with different variations and dipping sauces on the side. TasteofHome.com has 50 recipes your sports fans are sure to love. 

Newer arrivals to game day, fried ravioli, roasted jalapeños, empanadas, and spanakopita, introduce diverse flavors. Egg rolls are the hot trend, and homemaderecipies.com will show you 20 delicious ways to prepare them. 

And don’t forget the sides; grilled corn, potato wedges, sweet potato fries, and countless slaws, salads, and dips. Need a few suggestions? Be sure to checkout eatwell101.com.

Go confidently to host that tailgate at the stadium or coffee table snack spread at home. Great food and friends make for great football. Enjoy!  

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