Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee Season 12 Episode 13 Tailgate

In season 12, episode 13 of Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee, titled "Tailgate," Sandra Lee shows viewers how to prepare easy and delicious dishes perfect for a football tailgate party. With autumn in full swing and football season underway, there's no better time to gather friends and family together for some good food and fun.

Throughout the episode, Sandra demonstrates her signature "semi-homemade" approach to cooking, which combines ready-made ingredients with fresh ingredients to create quick and tasty dishes. She begins by preparing a classic tailgate staple: buffalo chicken wings. Rather than making the wings from scratch, Sandra uses pre-cooked chicken wings from the freezer section and jazzes them up with her own homemade buffalo sauce. She also shows how to make a delicious blue cheese dip to serve alongside the wings.

Next up, Sandra shares her recipe for beer-battered onion rings. She starts by slicing onions and soaking them in buttermilk to tenderize them. Then, she dips them in a beer batter made with flour, cornstarch, and beer before frying them up until golden brown. These onion rings are the perfect side dish to serve alongside burgers or hot dogs.

For the main course, Sandra prepares a hearty chili that's sure to warm up any tailgater. She starts by browning ground beef and adding in canned beans, tomatoes, and corn. To give the chili a little kick, she adds in chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce. She also shows how to set up a DIY chili bar so guests can customize their bowls with toppings like cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

No tailgate party would be complete without something sweet to finish things off. Sandra whips up a batch of s'mores bars that are easy to make and even easier to eat. She layers graham crackers, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows in a baking dish before baking them in the oven until everything is melted and gooey. These bars are a delicious and portable dessert that's perfect for tailgating.

As always, Sandra's recipes are easy to follow and use ingredients that are readily available at any grocery store. She shows viewers how to create a delicious and festive spread without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just looking for an excuse to gather friends and family, this episode of Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee has everything you need to throw a successful tailgate party.