Tailgating, we LOVE it! It’s all about food, fun and well there’s a football game involved!
One of my favorite and simplest Tailgate feasts starts with grilled meat or fish. Everything from chicken wings to fish or kabobs. But, the older I get the more concerned I am about eating healthier. So I spoke with Dr. Raul Serrano about healthier ways to tailgate and a good marinade.
Dr. Serrano explained that the problem when grilling meats are acrylamides, dangerous by-products that come from heating meats at high temperatures (frying or grilling). There is an easy solution to this BBQ dilemma. To avoid the formation of acrylamides in meats: Marinade meat before cooking to help prevent the formation of acrylamides (use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, and anti-cancer spices like tumeric and garlic), and do not char the meat. It is better to cook longer at lower temperatures, away from the direct flame.
The bottom line is you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to eat healthy. Here’s a great recipe for marinating meat, seafood or vegetables that Dr. Serrano shared from “The Cancer Killers” book
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Let marinate for at least 30 minutes but the longer the better. When using meats use grass fed beef or free-range chickens.
The Football Tailgating Menu Lineup
Pre Game Warm-ups:
- Sausage Balls by My Catholic Kitchen
- Edamame Hummus by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Slow Cooker Rueben Dip by The Meltaways
- Buffalo Wing Hummus by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Smokey Guacamole with Bacon by Family Spice
- Pepperoni & Mozzarella Pull Apart by In the Kitchen with KP
- Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Wings by Juanita’s Cocina
- Candied Pecans by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Swabian Mini Meatballs (Schwaebische Mini Fleischkuechle) by Galactosemia in PDX
- Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole by Noshing with the Nolands
- Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Bites by Mama.Mommy.Mom.
- Hot & Spicy Popcorn Chicken by My Trials in the Kitchen
- Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers by Real Best Recipe
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites by Family Foodie
- Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce by girlichef
- Indian Spiced Chicken Meatballs by Soni’s Food for Thought
- Game Day Loaded Nachos by The Messy Baker
- Buffalo Chicken Dip by Home Cooking Memories
- Southwestern Spring Rolls by Supper for a Steal
- Pepperoni Pizza Puffs by Comfy Cuisine
- Roasted Garlic Bacon Dip with Easy Homemade Tortilla Chips by Daily Dish Recipes
- Beer Battered Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
On the Sidelines:
- Anne’s Best Potato Salad with Bacon and Peas by Webicurean
- Papa’s Potato Salad & Baked Beans by Kwistin’s Favorites
- Simple Roasted Purple Potatoes by Ruffles and Truffles
- Spicy BBQ Baked Beans by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Main Events:
- Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwich by Cooking Underwriter
- Pollo Adobado con Papas (Adobo Chicken with Potatoes) by La Cocina de Leslie
- Poor Man’s Burrito by Shockingly Delicious
- Ham and Mushroom Handpies by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Individual Muffuletta Sandwiches by Magnolia Days
- Far East Steak Salad by Diabetic Foodie
- Italian Sloppy Joes by The Weekend Gourmet
- Hot Chicken Chili by Momma’s Meals
- Biscuit Sloppy Joes by Sustainable Dad
- Hawaiian Chicken Wraps by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Grandpa Sal’s Sausage and Peppers by Daddy Knows Less
- Fancy Filet Chili by I Run for Wine
- Homemade Italian Sausage by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Jalapeno Crockpot Chili by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Flavorful Fall Marinade by Midlife Road Trip
- Moose Chili by Mrs. Mama Hen
Overtime:
- Peanut Butter-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies by Chocolate Moosey
- Streusel Topped Pumpkin Bread by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Zucchini Cupcakes by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Oven-Baked Churros by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Swirl Nutella Cupcakes by Basic N Delicious
- Peanut Butter and Pretzel Truffles by Gotta Get Baked
From the Cooler:
- Sparkling Tropical Lemonade by Dinners. Dishes, and Desserts
- Strawberry Horchata by Damn Delicious
- Bloody Mary Gazpacho by 30AEats
- MVP Bloody Mary Bar by An Appealing Plan
- Wine Pairings by Wine Everyday
Sounds like a delicious and simple marinade! Thanks for sharing during #sundaysupper.
Sounds so good! thanks for sharing another awesome road trip find!
This sounds so flavorful, and the bonus that it´s good for your health! Great way to enjoy the game!
Ok, so you definitely taught me something today! I did not know about acrylamides…and it is interesting to hear the argument for cooking “low and slow,” so to say! Thanks for sharing the marinade recipe too!
This marinate looks great!
Yum! I am always on the lookout for new marinades and spice mixtures- this one sounds awesome! Thank you for sharing! Your website is adorable by the way!!! 🙂
What a fabulous sounding marinate. I have some free-range chicken in the freezer that I should give this a try with
I love this post for several reasons. One, how cute is that pic of everyone tailgating? Second, thanks for the super useful info re: grilling. The Husband and I love to grill and we always make sure to not char our meat. It’s good to know that marinating helps to avoid the formation of all that nasty bad stuff and this marinade sounds delicious!
Well I may have passed you in Tuscaloosa as my daughter is a Sophomore at Bama! Still think you need to head down to 30-A in the Fl Panhandle for a real treat! October is beautiful as is your marinade! Thanks for sharing and see you tonight at #SundaySupper! I will be on twitter @fromagechick!
OOPS! Forgot my link!
Well I may have passed you in Tuscaloosa as my daughter is a Sophomore at Bama! Still think you need to head down to 30-A in the Fl Panhandle for a real treat! October is beautiful as is your marinade! Thanks for sharing and see you tonight at #SundaySupper! I will be on twitter @fromagechick!
such a simple and tasty looking marinade
Mmmmmm I will be making this SOON!! Love the pics 🙂
Love it, so simple and I bet it tastes great!!
Wow Who would of known BBQing was dangerous to our health! Thanks for sharing…
Ooh love the flavors going into this marinade and cannot wait to try it soon :)Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
I love that you can have great food and still make it healthy! This marinade sounds amazing!
Thank you for sharing this…I love simple marinades that don’t require any chopping!
Love the flavors, sounds like a great marinade 🙂
I must try this for my next chicken roasting! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Great info about grilled meat. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent #SS dish…perfect for tailgating or any meal 🙂
Yum! I love the apple cider in this dish. Happy #SS! Love your site.
Love this marinade. It’s fresh, simple and healthy . Love using apple cider vinegar ! Thanks for sharing and every time I visit your blog, I have to stop and look at your creative header 🙂
wow, thanks for sharing the health tip, didn’t know that grilling can have bad health effects! and your marinade sounds fantastic!
Sounds like a great marinade–I can’t wait to try it!
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