| Everybody loves Nascar racing, it's a great family | | | | Ingredients |
| sport enjoyed by fans of all ages. Why not pack up | | | | Cooking spray |
| the family and some easy dinner recipes for tailgating | | | | Metal or wooden skewers |
| and enjoy some great family time together. Don't | | | | 1 1/4 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
| forget to wear the colors of your favorite driver. Here | | | | 1 1/4 C Pineapple - fresh or canned in juice, cubed |
| are some great tailgating recipe ideas you can use at | | | | 1 Red onion -large, cut into 2 inch chunks |
| Nascar, or at a football game or any other party | | | | 2 Tb Hoisin sauce |
| where you have access to a grill. The flavors here are | | | | 3/4 C Chicken or vegetable stock - low sodium |
| big and bold, but the recipes are easy. Purists might go | | | | 1/4 C Dark rum |
| early and get those deep red rings from low and slow | | | | 2 Tsp Cornstarch |
| cooking of ribs or brisket. Those are divine, but a | | | | Instructions |
| lengthy time commitment. Here are some easier | | | | Soak skewers in water if wooden. Turn on outside grill |
| recipes that can be finished in a flash. That might help | | | | to medium high heat, and if using a stove top griddle |
| save on beer consumption. Or it might not. (grin) | | | | spray with cooking spray and preheat over medium |
| Bacon and Cheddar Bratwurst | | | | high heat. Prepare skewers by alternating shrimp, |
| This is a great grilled meal for father's day or a tailgate | | | | pineapple, and onion. After the skewers are |
| party where flavors are big and diet is a four letter | | | | assembled brush all sides with hoisin sauce. Place the |
| word. Yummy though!!! | | | | skewers on the grill or pan and cook about 5 minutes, |
| Serves 4 | | | | turning frequently. Shrimp should be bright pink and |
| Ingredients | | | | cooked through. In a small saucepan whisk together |
| 4 Bratwursts | | | | the broth, rum and cornstarch. Set the pan over |
| 1/4 lb Cheddar cheese, sliced in strips | | | | medium high heat and simmer until sauce thickens |
| 4 Slices of bacon | | | | about 3 minutes. Stir frequently. Drizzle the sauce over |
| 4 Hot dog buns | | | | the skewers just before serving or put sauce on table |
| Bratwurst condiments - mustard - sauerkraut - minced | | | | for dipping. |
| onion | | | | Easy Three Bean Salad |
| Instructions | | | | Great accompaniment to any meal. Will stay in the |
| Soak toothpicks in water for 30 minutes. | | | | refrigerator for up to one week in a tight lidded |
| Preheat BBQ or grill for indirect cooking. | | | | container. |
| Slice the brats lengthwise but not completely through | | | | Serves 8 |
| to make a pocket to hold the cheese. Stuff brats with | | | | Ingredients |
| cheese and wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick. | | | | 1 Can Kidney beans - 15 oz, rinsed and drained |
| Grill brats, cheese side up, over indirect heat for 20 | | | | 1 Can Black beans - 15 oz, drained and rinsed |
| minutes until hot throughout and bacon is crisp. | | | | 1 Can Chickpeas - 15 oz, drained and rinsed |
| Serve in buns, toasted (optional) with condiments on | | | | 1/2 C Parsley - fresh, chopped |
| the side. | | | | 1/4 C Olive oil |
| Shrimp Kabobs with Pineapple | | | | 1/4 C Balsamic vinegar |
| Easy to put together and so fun and colorful. Great | | | | Instructions |
| flavor and kids love them. | | | | Combine all ingredients and toss. Cover and chill. |
| Serves 4 | | | | |