T A I L G A T E P L A Y B O O K

STEP ONE Show your team spirit

STEP TWO Claim your spot, plant your chairs, turn up your tailgate tunes and deck out your decor

STEP THREE Fire up the grill

STEP FOUR Get your game on (set-up an d play games)

STEP FIVE Watch a classic game or timeless sports movie

STEP SIX Trophy presentation! Send us your pics #Livingwellconnected #LOtogether

# L I V I N G W E L L C O N N E C T E D T A I L G A T E C H E C K L I S T

GRILL, GRILLING GLOVES, CHARCOAL, CHARCOAL CHIMNEY, LIGHTER, NEWSPAPER

GRILLING UTENSILS

RADIO

FOLDING TABLE AND CHAIRS

SPORTS DECOR

NAPKINS, PLATES AND FORKS

TRASH BAGS /CANS

COOLER WITH ICE AND BEVERAGES

BOTTLE OPENER

APPETIZERS, SALADS, SNACKS

MAIN COURSE FOOD

HAND SANITIZER/WIPES

D E C O R A T E Y O U R T A I L G A T E

WE DON'T WANT YOU TO HAVE TO SPEND TOO MUCH MONEY ON YOUR TAILGATE AND THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO. HERE ARE SOME DIY CONSTRUCTION PAPER DECORATION IDEAS THAT ARE FUN TO MAKE WITH THE FAMILY:

GRIDIRON GARLAND YARD LINE TABLE COVERS TEAM PENNANTS SPIRAL STREAMERS

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T USE FOOD AS DECORATIONS?

A N D O N E A P P E T I Z E R S

P I G S K I N S I N A B L A N K E T G A M E D A Y G U A C A M O L E 13 oz package kielbasa 3 medium ripe avocados Flour 1 garlic clove 1 package puff pastry 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt 1 large egg 2 medium tomatoes 1 small onion 1.Split kielbasa in half 1 or 2 TBSP lime juice lengthwise & cut each half into 6 1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro pieces. Cook until skin is crisped about 5 mins. 1. Mash avocados with garlic & salt 2. On a lightly floured surface, 2. Stir in remaining ingredients roll one piece of puff pastry out to form an 8 x 11 rectangle. Cut out circles from pastry & repeat with C H A M P I O N S H I P C H O R I Z O second puff pastry sheet. S T U F F E D M U S H R O O M S 3. Wrap kielbasa in puff pastry and 4 oz Spanish chorizo pinch seams together to seal 18 large mushrooms 4. Brush rolled sausages with 1/3 cup olive oil beaten egg & bake at 425 until 1/3 cup diced onion browned and crispy, 25 to 30 mins. 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 chicken stock 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 TBSP Parsley S U P E R S T A R P A S T A S A L A D :

B U F F A L O C H I C K E N 1 1/2 lb pasta of any type 1. Cut chorizo in 1-in pieces and 2 1/2 cups grilled chicken breast put into food processor. Pulse 1 cup celery, chopped until finely chopped. 1 onion, chopped 2. Remove stems from mushrooms. ¾ cup blue cheese or ranch dressing Mince half the stems and brush ½ cup hot sauce mushrooms caps with 1 TBSP of olive 1 ½ cups blue cheese, crumbled oil. 3. Pour olive oil in large skillet 1. Boil pot of water. Once water is and add onion and minced mushroom boiling, add pasta and cook stems. Cook, 2 to 3 minutes until according to package instructions. soft. Add bread crumbs and stir Drain and rinse with cold water. until golden brown. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix together 4. Add chorizo to skillet and cook pasta, celery, onion, chicken, about 3 mins. Add chicken stock, dressing & hot sauce. parsley, & cheese. 3. Top pasta with crumbled blue 5. Fill mushroom caps & bake at 400 cheese. for 20 to 25 mins. S I D E L I N E S N A C K S

T O U C H D O W N T A C O P O P C O R N T A I L G A T E T O T S 4 cups popped popcorn 1 packaged (32-oz.) tater tots 3 Tablespoons butter, melted 8 slices bacon, chopped 1 1/2 Tablespoons low-sodium taco 1/4 cup freshly chopped chives seasoning 1 container sour cream 2 Tablespoons butter In large bowl, drizzle popcorn with 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour butter. Add taco seasoning mix; toss 1 cup whole milk until well coated. 1 ⅔ cup sharp Cheddar 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1. Heat grill to medium. 2. Spray two disposable pie plates with cooking spray and spread tater tots in a single layer in each. Grill for about 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Set aside. 3. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a sauté pan over medium heat, drain C H A N G E - U P C H U R R O A L M O N D S excess grease. 2 cups almonds 4. Make the cheese sauce: In a deep- 1/2 cups sugar walled sauté pan over medium heat, 1/2 cups brown sugar melt butter. Sprinkle in flour, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon whisking to combine to create a Pinch of salt slurry. Pour in milk, whisking the 1/3 cup water entire time, to form a thin sauce. Melted white chocolate Stir in cheddar and chili powder,

mixing until combined. Remove 1. Combine sugars, cinnamon, salt sauce from heat. and water in a large skillet over 5. Layer tater tots into small bowls medium heat. When the sugar has or wide-mouthed mason jars. Top dissolved, stir in the almonds. Stir with cheese sauce, bacon, sour constantly until the almonds are cream, and chives. Repeat layers. completely coated and the sugar crystallizes, about 8-10 minutes. The mixture should be dry. 2. Remove from heat and transfer almonds to parchment paper to cool. Drizzle with melted white chocolate. Let set for 10 minutes. Serve at room temperature. G R A N D S L A M S A L A D S

U N C L E C H A R L I E C H A R R E D C O R N S A L A D 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 red chili, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 Tablespoon. olive oil Salt and pepper 6 ears fresh corn, shucked ¾ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 4 oz queso fresco, crumbled (about 1 cup)

C O R N E R K I C K C O L E S L A W 1. Heat grill to medium. Toss Corner Kick Coleslaw together red onion, chili, lime 1 (10-ounce) bag shredded cabbage juice, and oil in a bowl. Season (about 4 cups) with salt and pepper. 1 cup shredded carrots 2. Grill corn, turning 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions occasionally, until charred, 10 to 2/3 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt 12 minutes. Let cool, then cut corn 1 tablespoon lemon juice from cobs. Add to onion mixture and 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar toss to combine. Fold in cilantro 2 Tablespoons honey, warmed and queso fresco. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional) 1/4 tsp celery salt pinch of salt and pepper

1.Combine the cabbage, carrot and green onions in a large bowl. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, mustard celery salt, and a pinch of salt and pepper until combine. Taste, and season with extra salt and pepper if needed. 3. Pour the Greek yogurt mixture into the cabbage mixture, and toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. W H A T ' S C O O K I N ' ? M A I N D I S H M A N I A

G R I L L E D H A W A I I A N T E R R I Y A K I M I N I P O R T O B E L L O M U S H R O O M C H I C K E N S K E W E R S B U R G E R S 4 boneless skinless chicken 12 medium portobello mushrooms breasts cut into 1 inch cubes 2 small Italian eggplants 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 yellow squash2 zucchini 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt 1/4 cup pineapple juice 12 mini brioche buns or dinner 2 garlic cloves minced rolls 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds9 oz. Swiss 1 Tablespoon cornstarch cheese 1 Tablespoon water 1 red bell pepper 1. Heat grill or grill pan to 1 yellow red pepper medium-high heat. 1 green bell pepper 2. Trim the stems from the 1 red onion cut into 1 inch cubes mushrooms. Slice the eggplant, 2 cups fresh pineapple cubes squash, and zucchini into 1/4- inch-thick rounds. Brush 1. In a small saucepan, whisk vegetables with canola oil, together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sprinkle with salt, and grill until pineapple juice, garlic, pepper, and softened and grill marks have salt. formed — about 10 minutes each 2. In a small bowl, whisk together side. (Brush with oil as needed to the water and cornstarch. Slowly prevent sticking.) whisk into the mixture. 3. Transfer to a baking pan. Heat 3. Bring to boil and boil about 1-3 broiler to low. Split the buns, minutes until the mixture just brush the tops with the sesame oil, starts to thicken. and sprinkle with sesame seeds. 4. Remove from heat and reserve ¼ Layer the squash, zucchini, cup of the sauce for later. eggplant, and mushroom on the 5. Marinate the chicken in the bottom bun halves. Top each with sauce in the fridge for at least 30 cheese and broil until cheese melts, minutes. about 1 minute. Top with remaining 6. Thread the chicken on skewers seeded bun tops and serve hot. long with the peppers, red onion, and pineapple. 7. Grill for 8-10 minutes until the meat is done to desired liking. 8. Remove from the grill and baste with reserved sauce. Garnish with green onions if desired. H Y D R A T I O N S T A T I O N

• F O R A L L •

P O M P O M P A R T Y P U N C H K N O C K O U T P U N C H With raspberry lemonade, ginger ale With Hawaiian punch, pineapple and club soda. Garnish with fresh juice and ginger ale raspberries and mint

S W A M P J U I C E S H I R L E Y T E M P L E With limeade, Sprite and lime With lemon-lime soda and grenadine. sherbet. Serve with strawberries and Serve over ice and top with a gummy worms Maraschino cherry

• A D U L T B E V V I E S •

T E Q U I L A S U N R I S E T H E M I G H T Y D U C K Includes orange juice and grenadine. With vodka and lemonade. Top with a Serve on ice and garnish with an splash of club soda and garnish with orange wedge pear

S U M M E R B E E R S E A B R E E Z E With pink lemonade, vodka and beer. With grapefruit juice and cranberry Garnish with lemon slice and serve juice. Serve on the rocks - tart and over ice refreshing Y A R D G A M E S LADDERBALL GIANT JENGA EACH PLAYER HAS THREE TO SET UP THE GAME: BOLAS AND MUST THROW ALL STACK THE 54 JENGA BLOCKS THREE BEFORE THE NEXT INTO 18 LEVELS OF THREE PLAYER GOES. THE GOAL IS TO BLOCKS, ALTERNATING THEIR GET THE BOLAS TO CATCH ONE ORIENTATION SO THAT ONE OF THE RUNGS. THE TOP LEVEL LIES NORTH-SOUTH RUNGS IS WORTH THREE AND THE NEXT EAST-WEST. POINTS, THE MIDDLE RUNG TWO POINTS, AND THE BOTTOM ONCE BUILT, EACH PLAYER RUNG ONE POINT. THE PLAYER REMOVES ONE BLOCK AT A WITH THE MOST POINTS AT TIME, PLACING IT AT THE TOP THE END OF THE ROUND GETS OF THE TOWER, BUILDING THE TO THROW FIRST THE NEXT TOWER HIGHER AS THE GAME ROUND. THE FIRST PLAYER TO GOES. THE GAME ENDS WHEN GET TO EXACTLY 21 POINTS IS THE TOWER FALLS AND THE THE WINNER, IF A PLAYER LAST PLAYER TO GOES OVER 21 POINTS, THE SUCCESSFULLY PLACE A BLOCK POINTS THEY EARNED DURING WINS. THE ROUND DO NOT COUNT. VARIATIONS: TRUTH OR DARE JENGA: WRITE EITHER A TRUTH OR DARE ON EACH BLOCK. EACH PLAYER MUST COMPLETE EITHER THE TRUTH OR DARE ON THE BLOCK BEFORE PLACING IT ON THE TOP OF THE TOWER.

UNO JENGA: COLOR CODE THE BLOCKS RED, GREEN, BLUE, AND YELLOW AND A NUMBER OF 0 TO 9 TO THE BLOCKS. EACH OOJAMI RING TOSS PLAYER MUST PULL A BLOCK RING TOSS IS AN EASILY MATCHING THE COLOR OR RECREATED BACKYARD GAME NUMBER OF THE PREVIOUSLY THAT IS COMMON AT STACKED BLOCK. ADD MORE CARNIVALS. PEGS CAN EASILY UNO FUN BY INCLUDING BE REPLACED WITH BOTTLES, REVERSE, DRAW TWO, SKIP, OR BUCKETS CAN BE USED AND WILD BLOCKS. WITH A FRISBEE, BEAN BAG, OR BALL. POINTS CAN BE TWISTER JENGA: COLOR CODE AWARDED BASED ON THE THE BLOCKS RED, GREEN, NUMBER OF RINGS THAT LAND BLUE, AND YELLOW. EACH ON A PEG OR EACH PEG CAN BE PLAYER MUST SPIN TO AWARDED A POINT VALUE. THE DETERMINE WHICH COLOR FIRST PLAYER OR TEAM TO THEY HAVE TO PULL FROM THE REACH 21 POINTS IS THE TOWER. WINNER.VARIATIONS:HORSE: ONE PLAYER ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A DIFFICULT SHOT OR A SHOT FROM WEIRD PLACE AND IF SUCCESSFUL THEIR OPPONENT MUST MATCH. C O R N H O L E THE CORNHOLE BAGS 1. THERE SHOULD BE 8 BAGS, 4 BAGS OF EACH COLOR. CONSISTING OF 2 TEAMS 2. EACH BAG SHOULD BE 6 INCHES BY 6 INCHES AND HAVE 1 POUND OF CORN INSERTED INTO EACH CORNHOLE BAG.

CORNHOLE GAME PLAY 1. TWO BOARDS ARE PLACED FACING EACH OTHER A SET DISTANCE APART, MEASURED FROM THE FRONT OF EACH BOARD. IF PLAYING INDOORS THE DISTANCE IS 21 FEET OR 27 FEET IF PLAYING OUTDOORS. TWO TEAMS OF 1-2 PEOPLE SHALL PLAY. PARTNERS SHALL STAND AT OPPOSITE CORNHOLE BOXES ON THE SAME SIDE, FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A THIRD PERSON, AND FACE EACH OTHER, SO THERE IS NO ADVANTAGE GIVEN TO ONE TEAM. 2. EACH CORNHOLE TEAM SHALL HAVE 4 BAGS OF ONE COLOR. 3. ALL 8 CORNHOLE BAGS BEGIN AT ONE END. 4. A COIN FLIP SHALL DETERMINE WHICH CORNHOLE TEAM HAS HONORS IN ROUND ONE. 5. ONE OF THE PARTNERS ON THE TEAM WHO HAS HONORS SHALL BEGIN PLAY BY THROWING A CORNHOLE BAG AT THE OPPOSITE CORNHOLE BOX. 6. A CORNHOLE PLAYER MAY THROW FROM ANYWHERE BEHIND THE FRONT OF THE CORNHOLE BOX THEY ARE THROWING FROM. 7. GAME CONTINUES BY ALTERNATING THROWS BETWEEN THE TWO OPPONENT PLAYERS UNTIL ALL 8 CORNHOLE BAGS HAVE BEEN THROWN. 8. IF A CORNHOLE BAG HITS THE GROUND THEN BOUNCES UP ONTO THE BOARD, THAT BAG SHALL BE TAKEN OFF THE PLAYING SURFACE. 9. THE NEXT ROUND STARTS WHEN THE OTHER CORNHOLE PLAYER ON THE TEAM, WHICH HAS HONORS, THROWS THEIR FIRST CORNHOLE BAG. 10. THE CORNHOLE GAME CONTINUES UNTIL ONE TEAM REACHES 21 OR MORE POINTS.

FOULS A FOUL OCCURS WHEN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING HAPPENS DURING PLAY: 1. A CORNHOLE PLAYERS FOOT GOES PAST THE FOOT FOUL LINE, TERMED A FOOT FOUL. 2. A PLAYER GOES OUT OF TURN. 3. THE PLAYER WHO CAUSED THE FOUL LOSES THE THROW WHEN THE FOUL OCCURRED AND THE BAG SHALL BE REMOVED IF IT LANDED ON THE PLAYING SURFACE.

SCORING THE SCORE SHALL BE TAKEN AFTER ALL CORNHOLE BAGS HAVE BEEN THROWN FOR A ROUND. 1. POINTS SHALL BE GIVEN AS FOLLOWS. A. 3 POINTS FOR A CORNHOLE BAG THAT GOES THROUGH THE HOLE. B. 1 POINT FOR A CORNHOLE BAG THAT IS ON THE PLAYING SURFACE. C. 1 POINT FOR A CORNHOLE BAG THAT IS HANGING INTO THE HOLE. D. 1 POINT FOR A CORNHOLE BAG THAT IS HANGING OFF THE EDGE, BUT NOT TOUCHING THE GROUND. E. 0 POINTS FOR A CORNHOLE BAG THAT IS ON THE PLAYING SURFACE, BUT ALSO TOUCHING THE GROUND. F. 0 POINTS FOR A CORNHOLE BAG THAT IS HANGING OFF THE FRONT EDGE AND IS RESTING ON A CORNHOLE BAG THAT IS ON THE GROUND (UNLESS THE CORNHOLE BAG ON THE GROUND CAN BE REMOVED WITHOUT MAKING THE HANGING BAG FALL TO THE GROUND, THEN ONE POINT IS GIVEN). THE CORNHOLE TEAM WITH THE HIGHEST ROUND SCORE, ADDS THE DIFFERENCE OF THE TWO SCORES TO THEIR GAME SCORE.

THE CORNHOLE TEAM WHO WINS THE ROUND IS GIVEN HONORS TO THROW FIRST IN THE NEXT ROUND. IF BOTH CORNHOLE TEAMS HAVE THE SAME ROUND SCORE THEN THE GAME SCORE STAYS THE SAME AND HONORS STAYSWITH THE TEAM WHO HAD IT THE PREVIOUS ROUND.

TAILGATE TUNES

EYE OF THE TIGER: SURVIVOR CENTERFIELD: JOHN FOGERTY HIT THE ROAD JACK: RAY CHARLES Y.M.C.A.: VILLAGE PEOPLE DON'T STOP BELIEVIN': JOURNEY SWEET CAROLINE: NEIL DIAMOND THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: EUROPE TUBTHUMPING: CHUMBAWAMBA THE TWIST: CHUBBY CHECKER SIRIUS: ALAN PARSONS PROJECT WOLLY BULLY: SAM THE SHAM & THE PHARAOS WE ARE FAMILY: SISTER SLEDGE NA NA HEY HEY KISS HIM GOODBYE: STEAM WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: QUEEN

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