EASY TAILGATING RECIPES & TIPS

Preparing tailgate gourmet foods may cement your reputation as an over-the-top pre-game foodie but a lot off fuss really isn't necessary. Fans love tackling easy tailgating recipes for everything from tailgate snacks and appetizers to sinfully divine tailgating desserts! Add a Heavenly twist to your easy tailgating recipes that are sure to please and impress all of those hungry pallets.

Southern Style BBQ Shrimp Tailgate Snacks

Chef Adam puts his own spin on some of the best tailgate recipes around including Southern barbecued shrimp. It's sure to spice up the spread of tailgate snacks and appetizers at your next party!

For Sauce: Place all ingredients in medium saucepan, mix to combine. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.

For Shrimp: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add olive oil, and swirl to coat pan evenly. Add shrimp in a single layer, and cook on one side for 1 to 2 minutes. (Don't crowd; if necessary, use 2 pans. A 12-inch pan will accommodate 1 pound of shrimp.) Reduce heat to medium, turn shrimp, and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until pinkish in color. Remove shrimp to a plate and drain drippings from pan. Return pan to burner, add butter and heat until lightly browned. Add spicy bbq sauce, whisk to combine. Return shrimp to pan, stirring to coat. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are just done (white throughout, moist and tender), about 5 minutes. Take care not to overcook the shrimp. Serve immediately in shallow bowls with hot French bread or garlic bread.

Chocolate Stout Cake - the Sinfully Delicious Tailgating Dessert

There aren't many tailgating desserts that can beat Chocolate Stout Cake! One bite and your friends and family will be convinced this is the best way to gourmet tailgate all year round.

Cake
2 cups stout (such as Guinness)
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
4 cups all purpose flour
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 large eggs
1 1/3 cups sour cream
Icing
2 cups whipping cream
1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

For cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Line with parchment paper. Butter paper. Bring 2 cups stout and 2 cups butter to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth. Cool slightly.

Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in large bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and sour cream in another large bowl to blend. Add stout-chocolate mixture to egg mixture and beat just to combine. Add flour mixture and beat briefly on slow speed. Using rubber spatula, fold batter until completely combined. Divide batter equally among prepared pans. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer cakes to rack; cool 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto rack and cool completely.

For icing:
Bring cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chopped chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Refrigerate until icing is spreadable, stirring frequently, about 2 hours.

Place 1 cake layer on plate. Spread 2/3 cup icing over. Top with second cake layer. Spread 2/3 cup icing over. Top with third cake layer. Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake.

Whether it's gourmet tailgate foods, casual barbecue or handpass tailgate snacks and hors devours Heaven City can provide complete Milwaukee party catering services at the location of your choice or you can choose to pick up your catered selections.

Tailgate Catering for corporate events and private parties

Let Heaven City fire up the grills for your next tailgating event. Choose from Bar-B-Que catering menu and add a southern touch to some of the best tailgate recipes that your guests are sure to enjoy.

Whether it's a corporate tailgate party for 500 or a small family reunion at the ballpark, Heaven City can provide complete Milwaukee party catering services at the location of your choice or you can choose to pick up your catered selections of the best tailgate recipes.

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