I love a good college football rivalry and there is none better than the Florida/Georgia game…also billed as THE WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR COCKTAIL PARTY. The Florida-Georgia game is unique in that it is played every year at a neutral site, Jacksonville, Florida. (I guess Georgia fans don’t always think this is neutral, but what a great place to visit.) Equal number of tickets are allotted to each school. The stadium is evenly divided; half Florida fans, half Georgia fans, making for one of the most exciting game day atmospheres in the country.
One side of the stadium is orange and blue
The other side red and black
Here come the Gators
And now the Dawgs
You see many tailgates with Florida and Georgia fans side by side.
We’ve enjoyed quite a few Florida Georgia games over the years!
Always a treat to see Loran Smith signing books at The Plantation Shop
Loran Smith is a legend in University of Georgia lore and the tailgating world. “Smith was Georgia’s first sideline announcer. He originated the ‘Tailgate Show’ and also originated the coaches locker room show. He was the executive producer of the ‘Vince Dooley Show’ for over 15 years. He is a freelance columnist and author, having authored or co-authored over 15 books.”
A classic bounty of Florida Georgia recipes…
Paul and Rosalind Bowles, Georgia fans…Judy and Charlie Pillans, Florida fans. Photo by Page Tehan for South Island Living.
Every tailgate should have a good deviled egg. Rosalind’s are delicious and have a twist. She uses dill pickle relish instead of sweet pickle relish…a Georgia deviled egg.
DEVILED EGGS GEORGIA STYLE
Serving Size:
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash of black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully place eggs in the boiling water.
- When the water returns to a good boil, cook the eggs for 11 minutes.
- Immediately remove the eggs from the hot water and place them in a bowl of ice water for 3-5 minutes before peeling.
- Peel under cold running water.
- Slice eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove yolks.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise. Add relish, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Spoon yolk mixture into egg whites. Garnish, if desired.
Notes
Roasaline uses dill pickle relish instead of sweet pickle relish.By Rosalind Bowles via KathyMillerTime
Recipe Printed from www.kathymillertime.com
I love a good pasta salad at a tailgate and this is one of my favorite…so many good flavors combined!
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Serving Size: 12
Ingredients
VINAIGRETTE
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
SALAD
- 8 ounces tricolor rotini pasta
- 2 cups seeded sliced cucumbers, half moon
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup smoked mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup Italian salami, diced
- 1 cup sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, rinsed and stemmed
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
- Puree capers, anchovy paste, and garlic in a food processor. Add vinegar and oregano; pulse to combine. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and blend until emulsified. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
FOR THE SALAD
- Mix together cooked pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, onion, olives, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and 2 tablespoons capers. Toss the salad with vinaigrette.
- Refrigerate salad overnight; just before serving adjust the seasonings.
Notes
This is fabulous for a picnic or a tailgate!By KathyMillerTime
Adapted from Cuisine At Home
Recipe Printed from www.kathymillertime.com
And everyone wants the old tailgating standby…
HAMMIES…HAM AND SWISS CHEESE SLIDERS
Georgia Style
Hammies-Perfect For Tailgating
Serving Size: 12-24
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 24 small party buns (or 12 Hawaiian rolls)
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 pound sliced ham
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Spread the butter on cut sides of bun, reserving 1 tablespoon butter.
- Saute the onion in the reserved butter until clear.
- Add the poppy seeds and dry mustard. Mix well. Remove from heat.
- Layer the ham, cheese and a dollop of the onion mixture on half of each roll.
- Replace roll tops. Wrap in foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
By KathyMillerTime
Recipe Printed from www.kathymillertime.com
Son James, a Florida alum, came up with a good twist to the traditional Hammie (ham and swiss slider). His take…a Cuban slider based on the Cuban sandwich made popular at The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City and St. Augustine in Florida.
Florida Cuban Sliders
Serving Size: 12
Ingredients
- 12-pack of dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1/2 pound ham, sliced
- 1/2 pound fresh pork tenderloin, roasted and sliced
- 1/2 pound Genoa salami, sliced
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 small jar sliced dill pickles (chips)
- Yellow mustard
Instructions
- Slice the rolls in half lengthwise.
- Layer ham, pork, salami, swiss cheese on bottom half of rolls.
- Top with 1 or 2 sliced pickles.
- Spread mustard on top half of rolls and place on top.
- Wrap in foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Slice, then serve!
Notes
You could try the Tasty method...Place rolls in a pyrex dish instead of foil. Baste with butter and bake. Slice and then wrap in foil to transport to a tailgate. Take to tailgate in a carryall with hot packs to keep warm.James Miller via KathyMillerTime
Recipe Printed from www.kathymillertime.com
FOR SOME OTHER HAMMIE IDEAS CLICK ON LINK FOR…
Roast Beef and Havarti Cheese Rolls…Auburn
Turkey and Smoked Cheddar Cheese Sliders…Tennesse
Ham and Cheese Sliders with Blueberry Preserves…Kentucky, Duke or any blue team
If you have never been to the Florida-Georgia football game in Jacksonville, Florida you are missing one of the most unique tailgating experiences in the country.
Just another Florida-Georgia Game.
Or is it Georgia-Florida????
Watch for upcoming stories from my tailgating travels. I welcome your comments, recipes and any inside information on your favorite tailgating spots.
Come celebrate with me. I’ll save you a seat at the table.
7 Comments
Kathy, you continue to exceed all expectations. I really enjoy your posts. Florida-Georgia, Michigan-Michigan State. Does not get any better. Go Gators.
Thank you Charlie! We need to come up with some Michigan/ Michigan State recipes. Any ideas?
WHAT A TERRIFIC POST!
Love the pictures of Trish Dooley, the Bowles and the Pillans.
Such super memories of tailgating and attending the Florida/Georgia game.
Nothing like it. Super recipes and they are the best.
Go Gators. And Roll Tide
Thank you Janet. Going down memory lane with some of the pictures! Your Bama team got my Vols last week🤣🧡🏈🍊
The pictures and memories are so special for you and your family. I’m so glad you were able to experience such wonderful times at the Florida/ Georgia game as well as the Gator games in Gainesville. The recipes are some of my favorite!
Love those hammies- Go Gators
Thank you Joanne! And we have shared many recipes over the years. Loved our trip to Auburn and Ole Miss during our traveling tailgating years 🧡🏈🍊🎃