Alright fellow followers of the single greatest college football team in history. As some of you may recall I am disabled and unable to travel to Kinnick and enjoy the phenomenal atmosphere of game day as I once did. Last year I posted a question about tailgating foods. I posted to late to get a large response to my question but the suggestions I did receive were phenomenal. I used those suggestions for game day and carried it through basketball season. What I try to do is tailgate in my living and I'm asking for food suggestions. I have my cave with my recliner and a 46" tv but I need menu suggestions. Help from anyone and everyone is very much appreciated. Thanks for everything and as always, GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doc, since you are at home, you obviously have some latitude. Thus, I would say, "be seasonal".
For early-season games, go with the basics: grilled brats and kraut, burgers, dogs, etc.
Having a kitchen at your disposal, go with your faves, especially when it gets cooler. Think chili, and for me, I'd "go Amana", i.e., make up a sauerbraten, fry up some schnitzel, etc.
A personal fave of mine, which can be eaten cold (for warmer weather), it also works during cooler times:
Pickled Ham Recipe: Take about 2 pounds of ham, can use ends/fatty pieces, etc., or just take a chunk off a ham. Cube the ham into bite-size pieces, place in large mixing/salad bowl. Add 1 green pepper, chopped (NOT minced), 1 onion, chopped, and (optional) about a cup of black or green olives, chopped semi-fine.
Separately, mix 1 cup water and 1 cup cider or white vinegar, add desired seasonings (I use pepper and some thyme), pour over ham/pepper/onion/olive. Refrigerate overnight or up to 48 hours, then drain and put in bowls on game day and munch away.