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Tailgate Menu Suggestions
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:02 am
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:02 am
I'm looking for suggestions for a menu this week for our tailgate. Expecting a crowd of about 20 and would like to keep costs down as much as possible.
We cook something different each week but over the last couple of years our rotation of menus has grown stale. Looking for some new suggestions.
Thank you.
We cook something different each week but over the last couple of years our rotation of menus has grown stale. Looking for some new suggestions.
Thank you.
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Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:08 am to Tiger31
Crockpot chicken tacos and/or nachos
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:09 am to Tiger31
In order to suggest something different, we'd need to know what is in your usual rotation. 
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:14 am to therick711
Corn dogs! ALL corn dogs! Stink up the place
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:16 am to Tiger31
Jambalaya
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:16 am to CoachChappy
How about a mediterranean theme? Stuffed grape leaves (mostly rice inside), hummus (chickpeas are about the cheapest thing in the grocery store), pita chips, olives, roast some almonds w/rosemary & garlic....
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:19 am to Tiger31
Yall ever go Fajitas?
Buy 2 Flank steaks, couple pounds of chicken, cheese, big pack of fajita wraps...... you can feed 20 peeps for under $50
Buy 2 Flank steaks, couple pounds of chicken, cheese, big pack of fajita wraps...... you can feed 20 peeps for under $50
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:03 am to hungryone
quote:And grill some baby artichokes - delicious!
How about a mediterranean theme? Stuffed grape leaves (mostly rice inside), hummus (chickpeas are about the cheapest thing in the grocery store), pita chips, olives, roast some almonds w/rosemary & garlic.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:20 am to Stadium Rat
It would have been a good idea to include our menu. We do hamburgers, chili, red beans & rice, jambalaya, sausage po-boys.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:23 am to Stadium Rat
quote:
And grill some baby artichokes - delicious!
If the crowd is hardcore carnivores, you can do chicken kabobs. Boneless, skinless breasts & thighs, EVOO, and Cavender's greek seasoning. Put some of the baby tri colored peppers on separate skewers...Costco sells a big bag for under $6.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:25 am to hungryone
quote:
How about a mediterranean theme? Stuffed grape leaves (mostly rice inside), hummus (chickpeas are about the cheapest thing in the grocery store), pita chips, olives, roast some almonds w/rosemary & garlic....
Damn.
I don't even eat that kind of food, and I think this is a wonderful idea.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:31 am to LouisianaLady
RE: med theme, it's too damn hot for heavy foods right now. I'm still the summer eating mode. I don't want jambalaya, cochon de lait, or the typical cooler weather tailgate foods. A meze spread is my entertaining default in hot weather.
If you're lazy or want the easy way out, you can buy cooked chicken shwarma by the pound at some Lebanese places (like Byblos Market on Vets in Metairie). The crispy shwarma holds surprisingly well in a warming tray. It isn't cheap, but it beats tending the grill on a 90 degree day.
If you're lazy or want the easy way out, you can buy cooked chicken shwarma by the pound at some Lebanese places (like Byblos Market on Vets in Metairie). The crispy shwarma holds surprisingly well in a warming tray. It isn't cheap, but it beats tending the grill on a 90 degree day.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:39 am to CHEDBALLZ
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big pack of fajita wraps.
tortillas?
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:29 pm to Dire Wolf
quote:
big pack of fajita wraps.
tortillas?
No, fajita wraps
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:31 pm to Tiger31
what do you prefer to do? do you plan on bringing a bbq pit or stove?
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:36 pm to Tiger31
What's your cooking set up? Do you have electricity there?
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:47 pm to Gris Gris
We do off of a generator but mostly stay with the pit and cast iron pot.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 1:54 pm to Tiger31
Always have at least one maybe two games with brisket, either sandwiches or tacos. Your choice on what to embellish either choice with. Jambalya is also a cheap way to feed a crowd. Both are on my menu this week. Also having heart attack mac n cheese and kicked up queso = Velveeta, Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage browned, 1 onion chopped, Can Rotel tomatos and one can green chiles. Oh yeah and one jalapeno chopped up. Serve the queso as a dip or over a small bowl of Fritos.
Also, I used to cook everything at the tailate. Tailgate got too big and I was having to work too hard to get everything cooked and missing out on most of the fun of the tailgate. I now cook everything beforehand and warm up in chaffing dishes. Much easier on me and I can eat,drink, visit and watch TV the entire time.
Also, I used to cook everything at the tailate. Tailgate got too big and I was having to work too hard to get everything cooked and missing out on most of the fun of the tailgate. I now cook everything beforehand and warm up in chaffing dishes. Much easier on me and I can eat,drink, visit and watch TV the entire time.
This post was edited on 9/10/14 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:53 pm to Tiger31
I love a good grilled sausage poboy. I wouldn't turn those down if you served them every week.
For something on the cooler side, chicken salad poboys are good. Calvin's chicken salad poboys are REAL good. Crisp up the bread and you're on your way.
We make Pioneer Woman's Italian Drip Roast a lot at home for sporting event parties. People love them. Make a bunch of potato salad to go with it and you're good to go with whatever else people bring. Take a look at it and see if that would work for your setup.
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We make the top one on that page. I've used both chuck and rump and you can make them a few days in advance and then just shred and keep them warm at the tailgage. I've done two large roasts in a 5 quart crock pot instead of the oven several times. If you don't have a large one, I bought mine for 25 bucks at a grocery store since I don't do a lot of crock pot cooking. I didn't need a fancy pants one with a timer. I just let it go overnight most of the time. You could do a few in the oven and a few in the crock pot and be good to go for plenty of folks.
Sam's has good chuck and rump roasts.
I like a good Italian sub for a cold sandwich, also. Can make up the sandwiches before and then have some squirt bottles of a good herby olive oil mixture for folks to squirt on the sandwiches.
I'd be just fine with the corn dogs someone suggested (probably as a joke). I love a good crunchy corn dog, though.
Muffalattas
Chicken Sauce Piquant
Cuban Sandwiches
Pulled Pork or Beef Pressed Sandwiches
Baked Beans
Dirty Rice
Smoked Pork Butts
Pimento Cheese Sandwiches with smoked cheeses and roasted red bell pepper and jalapenos.
Wings
Quesadillas
Tacos
Breakfast Burritos-we make these the night before, wrap in foil and then warm them up. They're good. Put whatever you want in them.
Skewered beef, chicken or pork
For something on the cooler side, chicken salad poboys are good. Calvin's chicken salad poboys are REAL good. Crisp up the bread and you're on your way.
We make Pioneer Woman's Italian Drip Roast a lot at home for sporting event parties. People love them. Make a bunch of potato salad to go with it and you're good to go with whatever else people bring. Take a look at it and see if that would work for your setup.
LINK /
We make the top one on that page. I've used both chuck and rump and you can make them a few days in advance and then just shred and keep them warm at the tailgage. I've done two large roasts in a 5 quart crock pot instead of the oven several times. If you don't have a large one, I bought mine for 25 bucks at a grocery store since I don't do a lot of crock pot cooking. I didn't need a fancy pants one with a timer. I just let it go overnight most of the time. You could do a few in the oven and a few in the crock pot and be good to go for plenty of folks.
Sam's has good chuck and rump roasts.
I like a good Italian sub for a cold sandwich, also. Can make up the sandwiches before and then have some squirt bottles of a good herby olive oil mixture for folks to squirt on the sandwiches.
I'd be just fine with the corn dogs someone suggested (probably as a joke). I love a good crunchy corn dog, though.
Muffalattas
Chicken Sauce Piquant
Cuban Sandwiches
Pulled Pork or Beef Pressed Sandwiches
Baked Beans
Dirty Rice
Smoked Pork Butts
Pimento Cheese Sandwiches with smoked cheeses and roasted red bell pepper and jalapenos.
Wings
Quesadillas
Tacos
Breakfast Burritos-we make these the night before, wrap in foil and then warm them up. They're good. Put whatever you want in them.
Skewered beef, chicken or pork
Posted on 9/10/14 at 5:25 pm to Tiger31
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