Turn up the heat at your tailgate party with these spicy macadamia pretzels…or one of the other healthy game day recipes in this roundup!

Tailgating Fries! with Sriracha cream sauce and an awesome $500 grill giveaway.

Baked Ham and Mango Cheese Sliders – the best sliders I’ve ever had!

Light, refreshing sangria with rose wine and honeydew.

Guinness Pretzels with Ghost Pepper Salt heat things up on St. Patrick’s Day!

Pinto Bean Cakes with Salsa and Sour Cream – southwest flavors combine with pinto beans.

Beer and Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Based on Ruth Reichl’s recipe.

Slow cooker bread rolls. Let them bake while you enjoy the game. Color customized for your favorite team.

It’s just a “dump and stir” dish but it’s the Best Chili I’ve ever had!

This quick and healthy chicken is ready in 20 minutes. Awesome flavor and only 1 pot dirty in the end!

Make-Ahead Chicken Fajitas for a Crowd. Super moist chicken and no last minute mess!

This 20 minute pizza is tons of fun to make. Just don’t let the spiders eat it all first!

Slow Cooker Lentil and Pumpkin Chili

A confetti of vegetables, and a hint of spicy ketchup makes a meatloaf better than mama’s – even better the next day in a sandwich!

Red Cabbage Slaw Salad – Healthy tailgate staple for your game day eats!

Popcorn Shrimp– betcha can’t eat just one.

Honey BBQ Wings and Cool Ranch

My latest favorite wing creation for football watching: Blackberry Chipotle Hot Wings!

These veggie burgers are quick and healthy can come out perfect every time with this secret step to keep them from falling apart!

These burgers with barbecue flavor cooked right into the beef are sure to wow.