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.
A vegetable tray with different dips.
My favorite tailgate recipe is sausage balls, they are good year round!
Love to make German potato salad and grilled veggies.
I love bringing artichoke dip with crudités (my kids love to help chop the vegetables up) or meatballs.
My favorite dish for potlucks is pasta salad, fresh homemade with all the veggies in it that remind me of summer!
I am making barbecued little smilies for a potluck baby shower the end of september
I always like to bring a dessert! A sheet cake goes far.
Baked macaroni and cheese and my delicious Kale salad!
I usually make Cowboy Beans. I think next time I may try the Mac & Cheese Bites.
I like bringing sweet sausage and cheese dip.
My favorite thing to bring to a potluck is my bagel dip, everyone goes crazy for it and its something I can throw together the night before and forget about it
My favorite dish to bring to a summer potluck is cold sesame noodle dish
My favorite recipe is Potluck Taco Casserole. Yum
I love ribs for tailgating!!
My favorite is a bean-barley salad with a honey-mustard dressing. It is always so different from all the other mayonnaise-type salads, and I have found everyone loves it!