It's homecoming weekend here in the land of maize and blue. The weather forecast looks promising, and it couldn't be a more perfect weekend for tailgating. With that in mind, we've got a quick and easy rundown of tailgating tips, recipes, stories and advice.

Heather Lockwood did a feature on some of the elaborate spreads you can find at tailgate parties in town on home game Saturdays. Some groups prepare hot foods and complicated recipes, while others focus on "no-nonsense" foods like bagels and muffins.

Juliana Keeping reported on Ann Arbor tailgating traditions. Party buses, recreational vehicles and a converted and customized Greyhound bus all figure into the Michigan tailgating experience.

Peggy Lampman has published several excellent tailgate-friendly recipes. Try her beer-braised brats and bacon with apple-kraut, grilled pesto paesano bread and tailgate muffaletta, or her delicious tangy chicken wings.

FoodNetwork.com has an entire section of its site dedicated to tailgate-friendly recipes.  There you can find everything from ribs and dips to wings and sides. 

Want to tailgate but stick to a healthier diet?  Contributor Jes Reynolds has some great ideas for ingredient replacements and easy recipe alterations to ensure that you can party down without packing on the pounds. 

We've even got suggestions for keeping your tailgate party looking spiffy. Contributor Christy Howden has some great tips on how to dress up your tailgate party with a few crafty projects.

Finally, there's no better way to learn about tailgating than talking to the experts.  James Dickson went on site with some of the legends of Ann Arbor tailgating last year and got the lowdown on the tips, tricks and traditions. 

Whether your idea of tailgating includes huge parties in converted Greyhound buses or grabbing a muffin and a beer out of the trunk of your car, you're sure to find some inspiration in the links above. Go Blue!

Jessica Webster leads the Food & Drink section for the AnnArbor.com community team. You can reach her at jessicawebster@annarbor.com.