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4 Budget Friendly Tailgating Ideas for a Fun Football Season

With the football season in full swing, the coming months will be filled with the chants and cheers for both NFL matchups and college rivalries. All of the football season madness calls for a tailgating and (party) game-plan at home. → Read More

4 Budget Friendly Tailgating Ideas for a Fun Football Season

With the football season in full swing, the coming months will be filled with the chants and cheers for both NFL matchups and college rivalries. All of the football season madness calls for a tailgating and (party) game-plan at home. → Read More

The 25 Best Colleges for Tailgating

Americans love football season for the sport of it, but also for that thing that turns a game into a social occasion: tailgating. → Read More

What Is the Top College for Tailgating? Take Our Survey

Which college is the best for tailgating? It’s time to show your school spirit and rep your school proudly. We’ve rounded up 75 plus colleges suggested by our editors and readers, and we need your help to rank them.[related] Take The Daily Meal’s Survey for the 25 Best Colleges for Tailgating → Read More

Chef Says: Beer or Wine with Oysters?

It’s National Oyster Day, and just in case you’re heading to have a few for dinner, we gathered recommendations from chefs around the country who hope to turn you into an a-fish-ionado.[related] → Read More

10 Iconic College Tailgate Foods and Drinks

Football season ushers in the fall, a new semester for college kids, a reunion for alumni, and, most importantly, a whole lot of tailgating. There are a ton of essential tailgate classics on every menu, but many schools have one iconic specialty above all that's essential at every tailgate. Here are a few yuou might want to know about. → Read More

JJ’s Next Great Burger

Cut three red onions into 2-inch-thick pieces. Toss them in 1 teaspoon of oil and grill until nicely charred. Add the grilled onions to a mixture of ¼ bunch of parsley and zest from 1 lemon. Combine the garlic and beef. Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a ½-inch-thick patty. Press thumb in the center of each patty, leaving a nickel-sized indentation.… → Read More

5 Tequila-Filled Cocktails to Kick Off Your Weekend

Tequila sets the beat for summer cocktails. With National Tequila Day here, it’s mandatory to kick off your weekend with a delicious cocktail. While lots of people will celebrate National Tequila Day with a margarita, I’d suggest serving a few cocktails that are just as good — but a little less expected.[related] → Read More

19 Ways to Jazz Up Baked Beans for Your Summer Barbecue

There’s one thing at a summer cookout that your guests will miss if it’s absent, even if it’s not always the star of the show: baked beans. Some people like them served hot, and others prefer them at room temperature. However you take your beans, we’re here to help you jazz them up.[related] → Read More

Poll: Which Boozy Brunch Cocktail Is Perfect for You?

Brunch is a weekend favorite. Whether you’re hosting a boozy brunch for friends or visiting one of your favorite restaurants, the cocktail you order says so much about you.[related] → Read More

Lobster Flatbread

Mix the flour and salt in the food processor. Stir together the water and oil and pour over the flour mixture. Process until a soft dough ball forms. If the dough is too stiff, add another tablespoon of water and continue to process until the dough is well kneaded, 15–20 seconds. Lightly dust your hands and a clean surface with flour. Turn out the dough onto the lightly floured surface and cut… → Read More

5 Tacos That Are Perfect for Your #TacoTuesday Fiesta

Our favorite night of the week is Tuesday — for so many reasons. We love tacos, and we love tequila even more — they happen to pair well with each other, and would be perfect for a Tuesday night fiesta. We prefer to call it a fun-filled night of savory tacos and delicious margaritas.[related] → Read More

5 Fun Tips for Hosting a Sunny Summer Brunch

Any opportunity to indulge in scrumptious food, uncontrollable laughter, and delicious sangria with friends is always a great reason to host a brunch. Now that summer is here and you’ve sprung forward, it’s time to entertain outdoors. Brunches are fun socials to host because you can create a spectacular experience that doesn’t require much effort. It’s the weekend, and people are more relaxed. I… → Read More

9 Refreshing Mocktails to Beat the Heat at a Pool Party

Not every celebration requires an alcoholic beverage. With temperatures in the high 90s in many parts of the country, staying hydrated is extremely important. Pool party season is here, and there is nothing like hosting a bevy of family and friends around the pool with refreshing mocktails.[related] 9 Refreshing Mocktails to Beat the Heat at a Pool Party → Read More

9 Summer Beer Styles and Tasting Notes for Your Next Cookout

Summer welcomes backyard barbecues, front porch socials, and great weather. If you’re hosting friends and colleagues for a seasonal soirée, you want to make sure the beer you’re serving complements the dishes you prepare.[related] 9 Summer Beer Styles and Tasting Notes for Your Next Cookout → Read More

5 Tips for Making Fried Chicken a Hit at Your Dinner Soirée

Fried chicken is favored by many, and happens to be one of the best comfort foods. Why not make it a hit at your next dinner party? Sarah Simmons, chef and owner of Birds & Bubbles in New York City, has a few great tips to help your next fried chicken experience be a great one.[related] → Read More

3 Tips for Serving Perfectly Fried Chicken at Your Next Dinner Party

Fried chicken can be a hit at your next dinner party— but only if you prepare it correctly. Nate Courtland, Chef and Partner at Montana’s Trail House shared a few great tips to make sure your fried yard bird is better than ever.[related] → Read More

10 Must-Try Fried Chicken Recipes For Your Backyard Social

Cookout food is essentially food for the soul. A cookout is a meal shared with friends and family — and they're rooting for you. Singer John Legend, who shared his entertaining tips with Stella Artois for its A to Z Guide to Hosting Beautifully, says that when it comes to hosting, it comes in handy to have a secret recipe: "That one legendary dish that becomes infamous [sic], a dish [so good]… → Read More

9 Unique Homemade Ice Creams to Serve at Your Summer Social

If you’re looking forward to National Ice Cream month — July — what better way to celebrate than with a summer ice cream social? Ice cream socials are the perfect occasion to gather friends together (preferably in your backyard) and relish one of summer’s favorite treats.[related] → Read More

10 Low-Calorie Desserts for Your 4th of July Cookout

There’s only one way to conclude a Fourth of July cookout, and that’s with flutes of bubbly and a low-calorie treat. After all, it is a celebration, and you’ve already indulged in several plates of barbecued ribs, ooey-gooey mac and cheese, and baked beans. Let dessert be your chance to cut back a little and exercise some portion control.[related] 10 Low-Calorie Treats for Your Fourth of July… → Read More