The Lot
Stories, recipes, gear and how-tos from the parking lot.
RecipesSlow cooker meatballsSweet and tangy meatballs for 12 from frozen. Heat them on the stove to 165°F, then hold them in a slow cooker for a homegate. About 35 m...
RecipesPimento cheese tea sandwichesPimento cheese sandwiches for a tailgate: sharp cheddar spread on soft bread, cut into 24 tea sandwiches and kept on ice. No grill needed...
RecipesSpinach artichoke dipSpinach artichoke dip for 12: mix it at home in a foil pan, then heat it on the grill to 165°F at the lot. About 20 minutes of work, just...
RecipesTexas caviarTexas caviar for 12: black-eyed peas, corn and peppers in a tangy dressing. No cooking. Mix it the night before, serve it on ice. About 2...
RecipesPigs in a blanketPigs in a blanket baked on the tailgate grill: rolled the night before, baked off the flame in nested foil pans with the lid shut, golden...
RecipesDeviled eggsDeviled eggs for 12: 24 halves made the day before, packed in a mini muffin pan so they don't slide and served on ice. About 30 minutes o...
RecipesSausage ballsSausage balls for 12 (about 48): shape them the night before, bake at home to 160°F and serve warm within 2 hours. About 25 minutes of wo...
RecipesGame-day snack mixA savory game day snack mix of cereal, pretzels and nuts, baked low. Makes 16 cups, keeps 2 weeks and needs no cooler at the lot. About 1...
RecipesGrilled jalapeño poppersGrilled jalapeño poppers for 12: stuff with cream cheese and cheddar at home, wrap in bacon, grill at the lot until crisp. About 1 hour 1...
RecipesOld Bay crab dipOld Bay crab dip for 12: mix it at home and serve it cold in any lot, or bake it hot in M&T Bank Stadium's hot lots. About 20 minutes...
RecipesSeven-layer dipSeven layer dip for 12, built in one 9×13 pan: beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico, cheese, olives and green onions. About 30 minutes. Kee...
RecipesTortilla pinwheelsTortilla pinwheels with ranch cream cheese, cheddar, peppers and ham or turkey. No cooking: roll them the night before, keep on ice. Feed...