Three Variations on Classic Pimento Cheese
Naturally, the pâté of the South pairs perfectly with one of the region’s other most cherished traditions—tailgating.
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Cooking from the Bar Cart: Rumrunner Chili
A splash of booze added at the end of simmering elevates the flavors of this game-day chili.
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Chicken-Fried Oysters with Garlic-Dill Pickle Sauce
Cast-iron fried oysters with tangy pickle dip.
Deviled Ham and Biscuit Crackers
A Virginia chef spins two Southern classics into one tasty appetizer.
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Game-Day Dish: Shrimp Corn Dogs
A World Series–worthy snack from Underbelly culinary director and Astros superfan Nick Fine.
Set it and forget it with chef Hugh Acheson’s no-fuss take on the classic Southern snack
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Day-Old Croissant and Sausage “Bread Pudding”
A perfect pregame meal for those noontime kick-offs.
Boiled Peanuts with a Japanese and Mexican Kick
For one Top Chef, perfecting his spicy take on a Southern favorite became an obsession.
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Give a classic Kentucky spread the boilermaker treatment.
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Classic sauced wings meet blazing-hot cast-iron for a double whammy of goodness that’s ideal for a game day spread.
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A flexible recipe to suit your own tastes that will have people asking who made it.
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Cooking from the Bar Cart: Mezcal Meets Melted Cheese
The agave spirit brings the smoke to this seductive queso fundido borracho.
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Alabama Firecrackers and Fried Chicken Salad
A craveable, snackable tailgating must from the chef John Currence.
A Tailgate Dip with a Smoky Twist
Wings and seven-layer dip are expected fan favorites, but this smoked fish dip made with Southern staples like Duke’s mayo and Old Bay is a Texas pitmaster’s game-day MVP.
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Ultimate Gameday Snack: Chonchos in Ponchos
Atlanta chef Kevin Gillespie—whose newest restaurant, Gamechanger, is located inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium—shares his riff on pigs in a blanket.
A game-day favorite from chef David Bancroft—regardless of which side you’re rooting for in the Iron Bowl.
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If you love the cinnamon-and-sugar original, give this cheesy, bacon-studded version a spin.
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When life hands you a perfect thing—pimento cheese—try to make as many things out of it as possible.
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In honor of Charlie “Yardbird” Parker, Minton’s in Harlem makes its chili with chicken. It’s a great game-day meal for a crowd, but it also works as a family meal.
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Bacon-Wrapped Tots with Chipotle Mayo
How do you make a food invented in Idaho feel Southern? Wrap it in bacon and dip it in mayo
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Southern Soul Barbeque’s Smoked Oyster Spread
Usher in oyster season with this crowd-pleasing dip, best served with a big stack of Saltines and a cold can of your favorite beer.
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For an unbeatable pre-game snack, try mixing creamy pimento into your biscuit dough.
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Jalapeño Poppers
There’s nothing wrong with the standard grilled popper, but in this version from The Southerner’s Cookbook, a little experimentation can pay tasty dividends.
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Turn the traditionally strong, sweet, and tart cocktail into a refreshingly light sunny day sipper.
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Make the ginger syrup a day ahead for an easy tote to the tailgate.
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Charleston, South Carolina, restaurateur Brooks Reitz shares a family secret—his father’s perfect Bloody Mary recipe.
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A New Orleans bartender shares recipes—Fino Hemingway Slush, Mint Julep Slush, and Royal Americano Slush—that you can freeze in plastic bags and take just about anywhere.
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This cross between a mint julep and a whiskey sour just might be your new favorite cocktail.
Nighttripper: The Flask Cocktail
A pocket concoction from New Orleans bartender Chris Hannah that’s perfect for the party-hopping tailgater.
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This decadent but easy-to-make dessert combines two Southern classics.
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The one-bowl wonders are a family tradition for chef Ann Kim of the Garden & Gun Club.
Pastry chef Kelly Fields shares her take on a childhood favorite—marshmallows and all.
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Kentucky Bourbon Balls, Three Ways
Try a few variations on these bite-size, boozy Southern confections.
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The Atlanta bakers Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin’s new recipe reinvents a classic with spice.
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Vivian Howard’s Baked Pimento Cheese and Sausage
The star of A Chef’s Life shares her simple yet refined sausage and pimento dip
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Party Snack: Arkansas Trail Mix
Local ingredients plus savory cheese straws equal one addictive nosh
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A modern version of the ancient green salsas made by the Zapotecs in Oaxaca
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A crunchy layer of tortilla chips can be a vehicle for just about any ingredient you can imagine
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How Sean Brock Makes Pimento Cheese
The James Beard Award-winning chef shares a recipe from his new cookbook
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A Sri Lankan Spin on Corn Dogs
Kentucky’s Sam Fore imbues South Asian flair to a classic party bite
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Cheese Crispies Are Your Next Crowd-Pleaser
What’s not to love about sharp cheddar cheese baked to crunchy perfection?
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Cooking from the Bar Cart: A Super Bowl of Tequila-Spiked Nuts
A tequila soak and a generous sprinkle of Tajín amp up this next-level snack for the big game—or any time
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