The Tailgating Cookbook: Recipes for the Big Game [Paperback]

Bob Sloan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2005

The only thing that compares with America's obsession with sports is our passion for eating. No wonder tailgating is a national pastime. Whether it's football, baseball, NASCAR, or the kid's soccer gameone thing is certain: have parking lot, will cook. Hungry spectators need look no further than The Tailgating Cookbook for sizzling recipes guaranteed to please. Packed with burgers and brats, chili and stew, tasty kabobs, ideal side dishes, desserts, and drinks to go with them, anyone can turn their simple hot-dog-and-beer party into a gastronomical glutton-fest of tasty delights. With expert tips on equipment, prep-ahead, timing, food storage, tailgating etiquette (try not to play Ozzy's Crazy Train too loud), and scoring the perfect spot to hunker down, this part cookbook/part handbook will get the party started, whether it's just two guys chomping hoagies or a multigenerational group of fans with a setup worthy of a professional kitchen. Two, Four, Six, Eight, We Love to Tailgate!

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About the Author

Bob Sloan is the celebrated author of Great Burgers (0-8118-4293-2). Based in New York, Bob is a busy guy who teaches and writes mysteries and other books on a variety of topics. He is an equal opportunity tailgater, firing up his grill at soccer, baseball

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Printing edition (June 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811846059
• ISBN-13: 978-0811846059
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #518,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Outdoor Cooking > Tailgating

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5.0 out of 5 stars IT'S FOOTBALL AND TAILGATING SEASON!, August 16, 2005

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This review is from: The Tailgating Cookbook: Recipes for the Big Game (Paperback)

Tailgating has gone from a simple pre-game meal of hamburgers and dogs to a full-blown ritual, lasting hours, involving dozens, and featuring elaborate full course meals. In fact, it's well known that many people who go to Michigan Football games don't have tickets and go just to tailgate and watch the game on TV! It's truly incredible to see these people with the RV's and a spread that would make any caterer jealous. The Tailgating Cookbook is part BBQ cookbook and part event planner.

The brief introduction covers Tailgating basics such as equipment, preparation, food storage, etc, before getting into the meat of the book, no pun intended on appetizers. Now I love a good appetizer and hot wings can be a meal to me. The book provides a great buffalo wing recipe where the wings can be grilled. There are also recipes for tailgate party staples such as Salsas, Guacamole dip, deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, and more. After the appetizers comes the main courses and the book is divided into sections on Beef, pork, chicken, fish, vegetables, Burgers and Brats, Chili, side dishes, desserts, and drinks. There's also specific menus for special events like Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July.

The author takes into account that this is a tailgate and some recipes have to be prepped in advanced either in the morning or the night before, or the recipes are things that can be made quickly and with a minimum number of ingredients. The Potato salad with Bacon is a great make ahead dish and the bacon really gives it some flair over everyday potato salad. The Lambeau field or more accurately Wisconsin-style Brats are always a great favorite for game day. And can be grilled or boiled. The Hawaiian style chicken kabobs are also great and very easy to make. An excellent food that can even be made on a small hibachi if that's all you have and you're not feeding many. Everyone has their own favorites for tailgating but Bob Sloan has some mighty good recipes here as well as some practical tips on making a good tailgate party.

5.0 out of 5 stars TailGating, July 19, 2011

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This review is from: The Tailgating Cookbook: Recipes for the Big Game (Paperback)

This is a wonderful cook-book, full of loads of recipes that will make your next tail-gate party the best yet. Lots of great ideas from appetizers to full meals to drinks and desserts. These are also excellent ideas for when you go camping and on picnics. I love all kinds of barbeque and this book fits right in with my collection. Buy it, it's worth it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for tailgaters!, June 30, 2011

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I picked up this book on a whim at my son's school book fair . . . and what a gem! The recipes are easy to follow, forgiving, delicious, and absolutely not just for tailgating. In addition to 60+ main courses for the grill, Bob offers another 60+ recipes for appetizers, sides, desserts, and drinks. Everything can be prepared ahead of time, and Bob gives great directions on what to do at home, how to package it for transportation, and how to get it together for serving once you're there. Perfect for when you need to take a dish (to picnics, potlucks, etc) or for when you want to prep most of your meal in the morning. We used many of his grill recipes when we remodeled our kitchen and had no stove or cooktop for two months. Bob's recipes are above-the-ordinary but not exotic, with results that are good-enough for company as well as your family. Two of our grill favorites are the Wasabi-Glazed Grilled Salmon, and the Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Maple-Mustard Glaze. Other recipes we love include the Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries (I substitute dried cherries), the Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks, and the yummy Ideal Chocolate Cake. The book also captures game-day frivolity and fun, with short-and-sassy stories and vintage tailgating photos appealing to team-sports fans of all stripes and loyalties. This is a cleverly written top-shelf cookbook that you'll both enjoy and use . . . what more could you want?