Summer may be ending, but there are still so many reasons to celebrate. Get ready to chill out this weekend at a Labor Day potluck or any fall weekend for a Game Day Tailgate. Of course, you never really need an excuse to party, just make sure there are good friends, lots of laughter, and plenty of yummy eats.
Check out the easy and delicious recipes from our members below - they are perfect to bring to any get-together. Plus, enter to win this travel food carrier with bonus containers (valued at approximately $50) to keep your food the perfect temp, wherever you take it.
Add spice to this party staple with your favorite buffalo or hot sauce, plus ranch dressing. This recipe, from SheSpeaks member Freesocial2011, is a great appetizer or party side. Serve them with your buffalo wings, or dress them to taste more like them, by sprinkling celery chunks, carrot bits, and blue cheese on top.
Get the taste of a classic hoagie without having to order the 6-foot sandwich. Thanks to this recipe from 6grands, this spread is a fun way to make your guests happy. Just dice the meat and cheese, and then mix it with mayo and seasonings. Voila! Delicious!
This is the ultimate party food. Kids will think they are made for them, but adults will love them just as much. Try this recipe from trecib that turns mac & cheese into a finger food.
This next dish can be served many different ways. Put it out on its own as a bean salad, with chips as a dip, or on top of burgers as a salsa. We love that you can add or remove ingredients, based on your own taste. Plus, it can be left at room temperature and it won't spoil in the heat. Get the recipe from baseballgal here.
This perfect potluck salad is made from orzo, fresh veggies and feta. If you want, add a protein to make it a more hardier side, or even serve it as a main dish option. Thanks go to shaktimom for this versatile recipe. It's simple to make, and you can vary the ingredients to your liking.
If you want something simple that looks special, try these roasted chickpeas. They'll be hard to resist. The recipe by Jwyatt2328 uses smoked paprika, but feel free to add or mix different spices like cinnamon, cumin or curry. Even better - bring a few different versions, and see which one the crowd likes best.
*One lucky commenter, Tweeter, Recipe-writer, Recipe-commenter or Instagrammer will be chosen at random to receive a Thermal Insulated Hot and Cold Food Carrier (approx value $50). Giveaway is open through September 16th, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to everyone for entering! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member jehousel.
I love southwest salsa or buffalo wings for tailgate parties!
I love to bring buffalo chicken dip to tailgate parties!
My favorite potluck recipe is for Deviled Eggs or potato salad. Which one I bring depends on how much time I have to prepare prior to the potluck.
I always bring chilli!
Spaghetti Squash cheesy taco boats
i love those smoky chickpeas recipe-definitely going to try out!
Can't have a get together without cowboy beans, a version of baked beans with ground beef and bacon. SO GOOD!
I always bring home an empty bowl when I bring any kind of trifle dessert to a potluck!
Buffalo Wing Dip is my go-to for parties. Chicken breast, cream cheese, and blue cheese/ranch dressing wing sauce. Blue cheese crumbles on top. Serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks.
I usually bring crock pot meatballs but may start bringing a refreshing cucumber salad to change things up.
My favorite potluck recipe is a curried potato dish, it's unique and always a hit!
I love to bring cheesy potatoes to a potluck!
I love to bring deviled eggs or fried chicken.
Cheesecake
I usually bring a lemon herb couscous to potlucks