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Game Day Recipes

Game day doesn't mean you need a crowd to enjoy all the winning flavors. At Our Table 4 2, I've gathered game day recipes for two that make cheering for your favorite team even better. These game day food ideas for two are portioned perfectly, so you can enjoy the fun without mountains of leftovers. From small batch BBQ to hearty chilis, cozy crockpot meals, and fan-favorite dips, these dishes are ready to bring big flavor to your little game-day spread.

Crockpot Game Day Recipes

Set it, forget it, and let the slow cooker do the work. These crockpot game day recipes are hearty, flavorful, and portioned so you can kick back and watch the game without juggling pots and pans.

  • 3 flour tortillas filled with pork carnitas meat garnished with cilantro and white onion
    Carnitas Crock Pot Meals for Two
  • Slow cooker BBQ Pulled Pork on slider buns topped with a spicy slaw sitting on butcher paper and butcher block
    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Sriracha Slaw
  • Mississippi pot roast sliders with lettuce on a wooden board.
    Mississippi Pot Roast Sliders

Small Batch BBQ

BBQ is a classic for sports fans, but who says it needs to feed a stadium? My small batch BBQ recipes are just right for two-smoky, saucy, and sized so you won't be swimming in leftovers the next day. Perfect for sliders, sandwiches, or enjoying straight off the grill.

  • BBQ Baked Beans after being baked with a sprig of rosemary
    BBQ Baked Beans with Maple and Cranberries
  • pork sliders with a maple glaze and pickles on a soft slider bun
    Pork Sliders with a maple-glaze for two
  • Turkey Burger topped with gochujang mayo, avocado pickles and red onion on a wooden board.
    Turkey avocado burgers with gochujang mayo
  • Three Mahi mahi fish tacos with cabbage slaw in a red and white checked basket garnished with cilantro and cilantro lime sauce for fish tacos.
    Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Game Day Chili Recipes

Nothing says comfort food quite like a bowl of chili. My game day chili recipes for two are just the right size for a cozy football Sunday, with bold flavors that keep you warm from kickoff to overtime.

  • Green chicken chili with sweet potatoes and salsa verde in a white bowl topped with garnishes on a striped dish towel
    Green Chicken Chili Recipe with Sweet Potatoes
  • Easy Pork Chili Colorado Recipe no tomatoes in a white soup bowl served with cornbread on the side.
    Easy Pork Chili Colorado Recipe (no tomatoes!)
  • Turkey Chili for two in a bowl garnished with cilantro, cheddar cheese and sour cream
    Turkey Chili For Two

Game Day Sliders Recipes

Sliders are the MVP of game day spreads. My game day sliders recipes are juicy, creative, and perfect for two. From beef tenderloin to Philly cheesesteak, each mini sandwich packs a punch.

  • Philadelphia cheese steak sliders on Kings Hawaiian Rolls in red and white picnic checked baskets.
    Philadelphia Cheese Steak Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
  • Beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce on pretzel slider bun with lettuce on a wooden board.
    Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce Sliders
  • Pork Slider of sliced pork topped with miso mayo and hot sauce on a cutting board held by a person
    Asian Pork Slider Recipe (or wraps)
  • loose meat on a pretzel bun sitting on a cutting board
    Loose Meat Sandwich (aka Maid-Rite)

Game Day Appetizer Recipes

Small bites, big flavor! These game day appetizer recipes are built for sharing (with just one other fan). Think crispy, saucy, handheld favorites-all easy to make in small batches.

  • Easy Guacamole For Two
  • cheese ball surrounded with crostini
    Cheese Ball Recipe with Jalapeno
  • burrata appetizer with grilled sweet peppers and french bread slices brushed in olive oil
    Burrata Appetizer with Sweet Peppers (Bruschetta Deconstructed)

More Game Day Food For Two

  • Greek feta spinach chicken burger on a wooden cutting board held by a person with a maroon shirt.
    Greek Feta Spinach Chicken Burgers
  • Greek ground lamb sandwich with a cucumber, tomato and dill salad on top of ground lamb patties.
    Greek Ground Lamb Sandwich Recipe
  • Two Jamaican beef Two Jamaican beef patties with cheese on a blue plate served with red stripe beer on a wooden table.
    Jamaican Beef Patties with Cheese
  • Easy Homemade Nebraska Runza Sandwich Recipe
  • Sunday Dinner For Two Crispy Halloumi Burger on a pretzel bun with ribbons of carrot and cucumber slathered in a sweet chili mayo on a cutting board
    Sunday Dinner For Two - Crispy Halloumi Burgers
  • Four white corn tacos filled with melted Monterey Jack, spicy shrimp and cilantro
    Spicy Shrimp Tacos For Two
  • Open face tortilla topped with chipotle marinated portobellos, yellow and red peppers, and onion placed on a plate
    Smoky Chipotle Portobello and Pepper Vegan Tacos
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Welcome to Our Table 4 2 – Our Table For Two! I hope to inspire the joy of cooking for two and give you the courage to try something new! The recipes here are inspired by my grandparents’ heart-of-the-house Nebraska farm kitchens, a delicious diversity of friends’ tables, and a lifetime of global travel.

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Small-Batch Recipes for Big Wins!

No need for a crowd—these perfectly portioned recipes are designed for you and your favorite sports fan. From sliders, burgers to chilis, game day has never been so delicious!

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