Healthy and tasty recipe ideas for your next tailgate or game day party!

We’re in the thick of football season where the tailgates (here’s my chance to say “We Are!”) and game watching parties in full swing. Now, I’m not going to be that dietitian that says you can’t have buffalo wings or chips and dip but I always encourage fans to serve some healthier options as well. The only catch? Those better-for-you eats have to be delicious too.

So, if you need some ideas beyond the basic raw veggie plate, here are some tasty game day recipes from Pennsylvania dietitians who know how to entertain!

Caramelized Onion Broccoli Pull-Apart Bread – Deanna @Teaspoon of Spice

Reduced Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip – Heather @Nutrition Checkup

Dairy Free Spinach and Artichoke Dip – Kelly @Eat Real. Live Well

Healthier Maryland Crab Dip – Raquel @Sincerely Nourished

Mexican Street Corn Empanadas – Jennifer @Nourished Simply

Habanero Rosemary Hummus – Kelly @Eat Real. Live Well

Bacon Roasted Garlic Guacamole – Deanna @Teaspoon of Spice

Award Winning Turkey Chili – Judy @Judy Matusky
(and serve with Judy’s Triple Corn Whole Grain Cornbread)

Spicy 3 Bean Chili – Kelly @Eat Real. Live Well

And for any Penn State fans, here’s my slightly better-for-you version of Grilled Stickies!

Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD is a food-loving dietitian from Philadelphia who shares nutritious family recipes, healthy kitchen hacks and culinary tips at Teaspoon of Spice.