A marinated beef brisket is the basis for quite of few of Ree Drummond's favorite meals. Use it to top broiled layers of tortilla chips with spicy beans, cheese and pico de gallo. The whole thing gets broiled until the cheese melts and then all you have to do is dig in.
A three-cheese blend of smoked pepper cheese, feta and cream cheese fill Rachael's poppers. The smoky cheese and the roasted jalapenos make for a delicious and easy-to-eat appetizer.
If you're having kids at your tailgating party, Ree's kid-friendly baked ziti is packed with ground beef and Italian sausage, plus a combination of Parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning add just the right amount of spice that kids will still enjoy.
Anne Burrell's classic adult cocktail pairs lemon juice with bourbon. Sweeten sour lemon juice with simple syrup and make it as tart or as sugary as you like. Throw in a few mint leaves just for fun.
You want to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible during the game. Rachael Ray's meaty chili with macaroni noodles and a heap of smoky vegetables seasoned with an original blend of spices is ready with just 15 minutes' prep time.
The key to Bobby's guacamole is grilling the corn until it's slightly charred. Combine the corn with mashed avocados, onions and lime juice, then dip in with fried corn chips or warm flour tortillas.
Pecorino, fontina and ricotta cheese are blended with frozen artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a creamy filling for Giada's rustic calzones. You can make one big calzone with your store-bought dough or turn it into individual portions.
Sunny douses her wings in a sweet and spicy hoisin sauce and adds just the right amount of horseradish for a bit of kick. The hoisin sauce creates a sweet and caramelized flavor. Sprinkle the fried wings with French-fried onions until they're fully coated.
Melissa d'Arabian's homemade salsa features charred tomatoes and garlic blended to make a nice chunky salsa. A grilled serrano chile gives the mixture a nice kick.
If no-fuss bread is your game, then Food Network Kitchen has the recipe for you. This one uses just a few ingredients, requires no rising time and has tons of savory flavor.
Rachael puts a new spin on the iconic American comfort food meatloaf. This meatloaf tastes like one giant Italian meatball, but it's easier to make because you don't need to roll individual balls: Simply serve slices on white loaf bread with onions, basil, tomato, fresh mozzarella and an Italian-style ketchup.
Meatballs are a sure-fire game-day favorite. Alton Brown makes homemade Parmesan-parsley biscuits to craft a meatball sandwich that is topped with spaghetti sauce and provolone cheese.
Duff skewers kielbasa (or any smoked sausage) and grills it up to serve at his tailgate with a simple dip made of ketchup, spicy mustard and hot sauce.
