The Tailgating Deck
30 Recipes for Pregame Parties
A take-anywhere, fire-up-the-flavor, tailgating recipe card deck from Southern chef Kelsey Barnard Clark.
Chicken wings, pulled pork, chili, potato salad—here are 30 recipes perfect for football tailgates, concert pregame gatherings, and parking lot parties tucked into a handy and handsome portable card box. Load up your cooler, pack your grill, and get cooking! Every recipe includes a full-color photo and tips for prepping the food at home, transporting it to the venue, grilling or smoking, and adding the finishing touches onsite. A packing list ensures you don't forget any ingredients, tools, or supplies!
This handy deck is the perfect size for taking on the go. Bring these recipes with you to any venue, whether a field, parking lot, or just your own backyard.
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COLLABORATORS
Creative Director: Lizzie Vaughan
Author: Kelsey Barnard Clark
Design: Zoë Carr
Publisher: Chronicle Books
PROJECT SPECS
4 × 6” hinged box
30 bi-fold recipe cards with rounded corners
Design
With this deck, the goal was to combine functionality with the spirit of tailgates. Each card features a beautiful full-bleed photograph of the recipe to entice you to make it. The reverse side features the recipe name and yield in badges that were inspired by letterman jackets and varsity patches. There are six different badges used throughout the cards, allowing for flexibility based upon the length of the recipe name, and making sure that the cards don’t feel too same-samey. Inside, you’ll find the ingredient lists and method. The color palette is comprised of deep, highly saturated primary colors that evoke the colors of many classic American sports teams. To ensure that the author’s personality shined through, pink and sky blue were included in the palette.
