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Tailgating with Flair

In this section we will be featuring menus and ideas about football tailgating, how to tailgate, tailgating food and tailgating recipes. We welcome your input, so sign in and blog us with your tailgate menu ideas and great recipes.

SALAD IDEAS

Three Bean Salad

1 15.8 oz can of northern beans, drained
1 15.8 oz can of black beans, drained
1 15.8 oz can of kidney beans, drained
1 8 Â¾ oz canned corn, drained
1 2 oz. jar of diced pimiento
1 carrot, chopped

Combine all of the above in a large bowl.

Dressing:

Â½ cup olive oil
Â½ cup cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, pressed
Â½ tsp salt
Â½ tsp pepper
Â½ tsp chili powder

Pour dressing over salad and refrigerate. This salad can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Yield 5 Â½ cups

Corn Salad

2 no. 2 can of kernel corn, drained
2 pimiento, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
2 small green peppers, chopped
2 small cucumbers, chopped

Mix all of the above and then pour 1 cup of French dressing over it, mix well

Yield, 8 servings

MAIN COURSE

Gourmet Burgers

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1 4 oz can mushrooms drained
3 tbsp chopped pimiento stuffed olives
2 tbsp chopped onion
2 tbsp chopped green pepper
1 pound ground beef

8 slices of bacon
8 whole wheat buns

Combine mushrooms, olives, onion, green peppers and ground beef. Shape the beef into a 12 in. x 7 in. rectangle on waxed paper. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of the beef.

Roll up the beef, starting with the short side. Cut the roll into 8 slices or patties. Wrap a slice of bacon around each slice and secure with a toothpick.

Cook over medium coals on your tailgate grill or grill with the lid open. Cook five minutes on each side.

CARRY ALONG DESSERTS

Lemon Squares

1 box lemon cake
1 stick margarine
3 eggs
8 oz cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
Nuts
Coconut

Mix the cake mix with the softened margarine. Add 1 egg. Put into a 9 in. x 3 in. pan. Sprinkle with nuts and coconut. Mix the cream cheese, 2 eggs, and powdered sugar. Beat well and spread over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.