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■ TAMMY CHEEKtcheek@farragutpress.com

It’s football time in Tennessee, and Farragut area tailgaters are allready to get together.

Members of Fox Den Country Club in Farragut and their guests, forexample, can head over to the Club for its tailgating event.

“We have parties before and after the game,” said Dave Largent,general manager FDCC, which has been hosting these events for thepast three years.

“For 30 minutes prior to kick off and 30 minutes after the game isover, we have on all our TVs, and we have a special slider menu andhappy hour pricing,” Largent said. He added if the game is on pay perview, its members might watch it at the country club.

Fox Den usually has between 20 to 100 people who attend theseevents, depending on the game, he said.

“They socialize, eat, drink and watch the game,” Largent said. “Ithink they enjoy the setting, the camaraderie and they don’t have toclean up after themselves.”

He said the parties are part of the club’s normal service. “It’s not unusual for us to put together something like that,”

Largent said.Knoxville resident David Lawson, who works in Farragut, said he

Fall games open up opportunities to tailgate

Party time

West Knox County residents JessicaWillis and Keith Barber attend a tail-

gating party hosted by David Lawson.Photos by Tammy Cheek/farragutpress

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GrilledChickenWings with Roquefort Dip

3 lbs. chicken wings, cleaned and trimmed Select wings of roughly equal size for evenness of cooking.

DirectionsPreheat the barbecue on high.Cut each wing at the joint to make two pieces, and discard wing tip

if still attached. In a large re-sealable bag, whisk together vegetable oil,garlic, spices and vinegar. Add chicken wings and toss to coat.

If using rotisserie basket, spray or brush lightly with vegetable oil toprevent sticking. Place chicken wings on bottom of basket, cover withthe top part, and fasten on tightest setting to secure the wings in place.Cooking grids will need to be removed, and a drip pan placed beneath.If using rear rotisserie burner, set to high. If using lower burners, setto medium. Place the basket on spit and in the rotisserie and start themotor. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 45 minutes to anhour.

If cooking directly on well oiled cooking grids, turn heat to low, andcook, turning frequently until golden brown and crisp, 30 - 45 minutes.Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure that all wings are cookedthrough and ready to eat.

Stir together all the dip ingredients. May be made ahead of time andchilled until ready to serve with chicken wings, celery and carrots.

Serves 6-8 people.

Marinade:1/3 cup vegetable oil1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon kosher salt2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Blue Cheese Dip1/2 cup Mayonnaise1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon onion, grated1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled

SmokySalsa

5 large Roma tomatoes, halved1 small red onion, cut into thick

slices3 scallions, white and light green

parts only1/3 medium bunch of fresh

cilantro, tough stems removed

1 garlic clove1 teaspoon canned chipotle

peppers1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup Chicken Stock

DirectionsPrepare the grill for medium-heat grilling. Grill the tomatoes, onion

slices and scallions about 3 inches from the heat until partially charred,turning occasionally. (The onion will take the longest.) Transfer to aplate. Grill the cilantro for about 30 seconds, just to wilt and give it aslightly smoky flavor.

Mince the garlic cloves in a food processor fitted with the metalblade. Add the grilled vegetables and cilantro, chiles, vinegar, salt, andstock and process to a puree. Taste for seasoning. (For a thinner con-sistency, add more chicken stock.) Pour into a storage container andlet cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Makes 2 cups.

Pamela Treacy's

SuperEasySangria

One 750 ml bottle of dry white or red wineOne 12 oz. can of Fresca sodaFresh or frozen Fruit, cut or sliced. Use what you have: peaches, strawberries, apples, lemons,oranges, limes.DirectionsPour liquids into 1 gallon container. Add fruit. Stir. Serve over

ice or chilled without ice. Enjoy.Makes slightly more than 8 cups.

AppleLemonade2 to 3 cooking apples, unpeeled, chopped

into small piecesSugar, to tasteJuice of 1 lemonSparkling water (to serve)Ice

DirectionsPut the apples into a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil

and simmer until soft. Strain, pressing the pulp through the strainerwith a spoon. Add sugar to taste, stir until dissolved, then let cool.

To serve, pack a pitcher with ice, half-fill the glass with the applejuice, add the lemon juice, and top with sparkling water.

Snazzy SmotheredVeggie Burritos

1 cup chopped zucchini1 cup chopped red bell pepper1 cup chopped onion2/3 cup fat-free refried beans1/4 teaspoon cumin1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 medium-large high-fiber flour

tortillas with 110 calories or less1/3 cup red enchilada sauce1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat

Mexican-blend cheese

DirectionsPreheat oven to 400o F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high

heat. Add zucchini, pepper and onion. Cook and stir until softened, 10to 12 minutes. In a microwave-safe bowl, thoroughly mix refriedbeans, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Microwave for 1minute, or until hot, and stir.

Microwave tortillas on a microwave-safe plate for 15 seconds, oruntil warm. Lay tortillas flat and divide the bean mixture between thebottom halves. Top with cooked veggies. Fold in the sides of each tor-tilla and tightly roll it up around the filling. Place seam-side down onthe baking sheet, side by side. Top with sauce and cheese. Bake untilcheese has melted and burritos are hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Makes 2 servings.

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tailgates with 15 to 20 family,friends and friends of friends atone of the parks along LakeAvenue.

“Tailgating, for us and mostpeople, is just a pre-game ritual,”he said. “It happens every weekin the same area with the samegroup of friends.

“Most of the people in the area

occupy the same spots after thegame,” he added.

“It’s a great time to unwind andhave a good time,” Lawson said.He said they always get togetherbefore the game and, most of thetime, after the game to wait forthe traffic to wind down.

Lawson said he mostly enjoysgetting together, talking withfriends, watching early gamesand playing cornhole. He alsojoins friends at the Vol Navy gath-

erings. “You drive your boat [usually a

large boat] and park it at theVolunteer Landing,” he said.“Some people go up a day or moreearly and sleep on their boat.”

There are others, however, whoprefer to tailgate at home. Forexample, Farragut resident RitaHolladay said, “If we’re not goingto the game, we just put a blanketon the floor in front of the TV, andwe’ll picnic in front of it.

“We’ll get our supplies – orangeand white – and have a tailgate athome,” Holladay added. “I think ifwe don’t do that and they [theteam] lose, it’s my fault[laughs].”

Lisa Pullen said she and herhusband, Jerry, also have theirtailgate event at home.

“I have parties at my house,”she said, noting she usually hasabout 20 attend. Other times, shemay go to someone else’s house.

“Everyone kind of brings potluck,” she said. “We tailgated thispast weekend.

“Before the game, about 10 ofus were there,” Pullen added. “Weusually don’t go to the games.We’re big Alabama fans.”

She added her family also sup-ports the Farragut Admirals.

Pullen said her favorite tailgat-ing fare is dips, chips and wings.

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Photos submitted

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From left: Kelly Wayland, Ronni Stockton, Shannon Woods, Allison Overcash and Kristin Grove

Clockwise from top left: 1, Friends, food and good company, left to right: Marion and Debbie Dougherty, Brad and Kristen Roach with Roger and Laura Sayers.2. Friends enjoy game day with Kristi Bible and Family at their Tailgating party. 3. Shannon Woods and Kelly Wayland.

4. Family fun on game day for Marco, Heather, Gian, & Jack Esposito. 5. Ben Steiner and Kristin Grove

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Keys to football party successKnow your playing field

Your home is only so big, and that means you will have to limit the number of people you can invite.Crowding too many people into the house can be uncomfortable and dangerous, never mind trying totalk and hear above the cacophony of too many people. Take inventory of how many you can seat com-fortably. You may need to move out larger furniture and move in folding chairs if you plan to accom-modate more guests. You may be able to hook up the television outside and host an outdoor event inthe yard. This will enable even more people to attend.Establish your play book

Will this be a chips-and-dips type of party or will you be offering more substantial fare? Is it adults-only or are guests able to bring their kids along? Make a list of questions that need to be answered andset up the party parameters. This way you will know what to stock up on in advance. Consider allocat-ing a separate room in the house for kids' play or for adults who are there for the social aspect of theparty and will not necessarily be glued to the television.Check your equipment

If yours is a TV that has seen better days or doesn't offer the high-definition picture guests havecome to expect, this may be the time for a new flat-screen. If buying new isn't a possibility at this time,there are centers that will rent electronics.Watch the clock

Hardcore fans will not want to miss any of the action. Therefore, refreshments and other compo-nents of the party will have to coordinate to the timing of the game. Do the bulk of food preparationbefore kickoff and allow guests to mingle and fuel up before the game starts. Save finger foods andother snacks that are easily accessible for when the game starts. Guests can take a break at halftimeand grab food and beverages that are set up buffet-style in another room. Hosts and hostesses alsomay want to consider serving as food "butlers" and constantly come out with new finger foods on traysand go around the room to ensure everyone doesn't miss a moment of the game.Don't run interferenceThere's not much entertainment that needs to be scheduled on game day apart from the game itself.Ensure that the television is situated so nobody's view is obstructed and that people moving in and outof the room need not cross in front of the TV to get food or use the restroom. While it may be custom-ary to decorate your home with a few decorations, ensure any decorations do not obstruct views of thegame. To make things comfortable for the largest number of people, consider having two TVs tunedinto the game running in separate rooms. This way, guests can mingle and not be tied to one area.

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