Tailgating
Ken, Brian and I are going up to Seattle on Saturday for the Seahawks v. Colts game. We've been thinking about what to take for tailgating food. Last year when Lent was in town, we got some awesome pork and beef ribs from Cannon's Rib Express that we just had to reheat when we got up there. They were amazing (warm and cold); we'll definitely be getting some more of them this year. I also made brats with peppers and onions last year... which is great when there are a lot of people, but more hassle when there are only three people.
Which leads me to my question to you all.
What are your favorite tailgating foods?Can be for a large or small group. For this trip or the next. I'm especially looking for things that would work for this weekend. Remember, it's a three hour drive each way and the game starts at 1 or 2, meaning we leave early (read: Lisa doesn't do well in the morning so it would need to be made the night before). We have a double burner propane stove, one burner of which will be devoted to ribs, so reheating is an option as long as it's not too big or too dependent on reheating.
posted by Lisa @ 11:04 AM
3 Comments:
Lisa,
I was browsing through some blogs and saw yours with your tailgating recipe issue and thought I might be able to help.
I'm the author of "The Ultimate Tailgater's Handbook" which is a complete how-to for people wanting to throw a great tailgate party (www.theultimatetailgater.com). I have several recipes in the book that are designed to be made at home a day or two before the game.
This one has gotten a lot of good reviews... I hope it works for your tailgate party this weekend.
Sesme Noodle Salad
1 pound spaghetti
8 ounces snow peas, slivered lengthwise
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
2 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup warm water
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl combine the pasta with the snow peas and red bell pepper.
In a blender puree the peanut butter, garlic cloves, jalapeno pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, sesame oil, and salt.
Pour the dressing over the noodles and toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
(Makes 4 servings.)
Have a safe trip and a great tailgate party.
Stephen
We used to always go to games 3hrs early so all the foods we brought had to be reheated or kept warm. My top 3 are: Stromboli, mexican chicken or hoagies. All can be made/bought in advance. Stromboli can be cooked 75% the night before then just finish in the morning while you're getting dressed, double wrap in foil and put in it's own "cooler" and good to go. Mexican chicken can be cooked night before and heated on your stove at the game. Hoagies can be bought on the way. I'll be doing the same at the Eagles v. Cardinals game this weekend, somehow i think your game might be a little better. Have fun.
Just remember to bring wine to go with the food. It will make everything taste better.
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