Organizing a tailgate party but couldn’t arrange a grill? Never mind! Tasty tailgate recipes aren’t just about grilled chicken and sausages, but there can be a lot done without barbecues and grills too. Here are some selected no-grill tailgate recipes that are the match winners!
Guacamole a must for game-day parties
This avocado-based dish can be included as a dip or even in salads. A perfect tailgate dish when relished with fresh tortilla chips. An important part of American cuisine and now a must in the tailgate menu, guacamole is great as a dip, condiment or salad ingredient. It is easy to prepare and doesn’t require any fuss of grills and barbecues.
Salsa a must-have for every tailgate party
Salsas can be sweet, sour, or spicy. You can prepare some easy-to-make salsa to go with anything including chips, fried chicken or fish. Add in some fruits like mango or melon to add the fresh fruity flavors. You can also add in other fruits of your choice to give it a personalized touch.
Mini sandwiches can’t be a miss
Prepare sandwiches a day before and store it in the refrigerator overnight. Slice vegetables, minced chicken, bacon, creamy spreads, and shredded cheese for the added flavor. You can top these mini sandwiches with green and black olives and serve some potato chips and French fries as a side dish.
Chili- a party winner
If the weather is a bit chilly and you want to enjoy the game day with some tasty foods, then nothing can beat a large bowl of chili. A sure-shot crowd pleaser, chili recipes are simple and can be prepared using a number of ingredients including bacon, red kidney beans, beef, and fresh vegetables.
Baked potato dip
Baked potato dip has always been a part of a side dish spread but has you ever thought of including it in your appetizer for the game day? Don’t go too simple this tailgate party and let your taste buds experience deliciousness with simple-to-make baked potato dip. Have it with nachos, chicken or crispy fried bacon to complete your tasteful menu of the game day.
Tortilla chips give it a twist with flavored ones
Just don’t grab a pack of tortilla chips but make a bag full of flavored tortilla chips that will be a hit among your friends and family. Season the chips with the flavors of your choice and you can also try with fresh herbs, curry powder or garlic powder.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.