I’m going to a party for a big college ball game this weekend. The host is deep-frying a turkey and I’m trying to think of a fun appetizer/snack to bring. Somehow none of my salsa or dip ideas appeal to me. It should...

Tackling the game-day festivities.

CHOW talks with the "Commissioner of Tailgating."

Food fit for the toughest of tailgating crowds.

Feed a crowd with recipes from some of CHOW’s favorite chefs.

Tex-Mex-style game-day grub.

And understand why they’re in there to begin with.

No mayo, just tons of flavor.

Chorizo & Saffron Baked Mac and Cheese

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The request seems to be all over the place. I can’t really picture what a sports bar with a house party feel actually means, especially thrown in with good fish and veggie fare at inexpensive prices to watch football. From...

I too have heard of this same recipe, with the exact same response to it that your group had. I made a promise to myself to make it for an annual SuperBowl party I go to. I’m curious, what type of cracker or...

Chefs align with their favorite teams and share some real talk about tailgating.

). They do take reservations for bigger parties. If you want to go somewhere downtown, Palace Cafe has a good brunch and nice music, but I don’t think it meets the time restraints.

This is a pretty easy way of making semi-homemade pizza without really having to make pizza dough or use store bought crusts. This is how my hubby’s mom made it when he was younger – we just had it this weekend for...