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 like these mini cucumber sandwiches I make on mini bagels! Delicious!
Got to be my White Chicken Chili. People seem to love it and even use it like a dip with corn chips!
My favorite potluck dish is Jamaican beef patty wontons. They don't last long!
I think I make a great potato salad as well as deviled eggs. I am excited to try the recipe above for deviled eggs with ranch dressing. A fruit salad is another treat, cut up really small so the little ones can enjoy it too. Love potlucks. Nothing better than an assortment of homemade delights.
those mac and cheese bites are the ones I am going to make! look delicious thanks!
Always a big hit - BLT dip!
Broccoli salad
I have a few favorites - Dr Pepper Dip, Corn Dip or Brownies find their way into the rotation quite often.
Deviled eggs are my favorite - I'm definitely going to try that recipe with the buffalo sauce! #NOM I've never been a huge mac & cheese fan but crunchy little bites of it? That can only be GOOOOOD.
My go to is veggie lasagna! Easy to transport and it always goes quickly😉
I love making cream cheese brownies
My favorite thing to bring is my gooey brownies.
When I go to a get together I love to bring potato salad
Deviled eggs sound great. My fave go-to recipes are my homemade chili or hot artichoke dip.
Deviled Eggs 12 dozen hard boiled eggs Mayo (2-4 TBS) Mustard (1 tsp) Sweet dill cubes or relish (2-4 tsp) Salt & Pepper (to taste) Boil a dozen eggs until hard boiled. Pour out water and cover with cold water After about 10 minutes, drain water and peel eggs Cut eggs in half and put the yolk in a bowl Combine all ingredients and fill eggs with mixture Serve immediately or refrigerate.