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October 15, 2026

Red beans and rice for 12, cooked the day before for a homegate before you head downtown

Red beans and rice for 12 with andouille and a ham hock. Cook it the day before and reheat it for a homegate. About 4 hours, plus an overnight soak.

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October 15, 2026

Cincinnati chili for 12, made the day before and served as 3-ways and coneys at the lot

A Cincinnati chili recipe for 12: simmer it the day before, reheat it on the grill and serve 3-ways and chili dogs at the lot. About 4½ hours plus a night.

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October 15, 2026

Grilled jalapeño poppers for 12, stuffed at home and grilled at the lot

Grilled jalapeño poppers for 12: stuff with cream cheese and cheddar at home, wrap in bacon, grill at the lot until crisp. About 1 hour 15 minutes.

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October 15, 2026

Buckeyes for 20 (about 60 pieces), made at home and kept cool for the lot

Buckeyes for a tailgate: peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, about 60 pieces. No oven and no grill. Make them at home in about 2 hours.

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October 15, 2026

Jambalaya for 12 to 15, from one big pot on a propane burner

Jambalaya for a crowd: chicken thighs, andouille and rice in one big pot on a propane burner. Feeds 12 to 15 in about 1 hour 45 minutes. Built for LSU.

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