Clemson Blood Orange Margaritas
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
Root for your faves with this easy and refreshing blood orange margarita. Can't find blood orange juice? Feel free to swap in regular orange juice and just add a dash of red food coloring--or even a spirit like Campari to get that perfect shade of Clemson orange. And for the perfect finishing touch, make a batch of this easy homemade purple margarita salt using purple gel food coloring and regular kosher salt. It just takes a few seeconds to make, but it will make these fun Clemson margaritas extra special. The homemade salt for these margaritas can be made days (or even weeks!) in advance ..read more
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LSU Spiked Blueberry Lemonade
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
Whether they’re geaux-ing for the Tigers or not, all your College Football Playoff guests will be a fan of this easy purple and gold-inspired party cocktail made with fresh lemon juice, blueberries, and vodka. Want to make it family-friendly? Skip the vodka and let everyone enjoy this festive purple lemonade To get this bright purple color, I used a dash of violet gel food coloring, but feel free to skip it if you'd prefer. The blueberries still impart a gorgeous purple shade to this refreshing grown-up lemonade. Click here for more College Football Playoff recipes and party ideas. LSU Sp ..read more
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3 Make-Ahead Recipes for your ESPN College Football Playoff National Championship Party
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
Well it’s going to be a battle of the Tigers vs. Tigers as #1 LSU goes against #3 Clemson at the College Football Playoff National Championship game! The teams will be battling it out at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on January 13 at 8PM EST, but we’ll all be able to watch live on ESPN and via the ESPN App. Whether you’ll be hosting friends and family at your home on Monday night, or want to prep a fun dish to contribute to a friend’s party, you’re probably in need of a few easy college football game day recipes that can be made in advance. I’ve pulled together three easy recip ..read more
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Clemson Pimento Cheese Dip Board with Homemade Purple Sweet Potato Dippers
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
This Clemson-inspired pimento cheese dip gets a kick from a bit of blue cheese in honor of the famous Clemson University Blue Cheese that was created and is still produced on the university campus. If you’re unable to get this cheese, feel free to replace it with your own favorite or just use additional cheddar if you prefer. 
 Pair this dip with crackers, apple slices, carrots, and a batch of my easy homemade purple sweet potato chips (recipe included below) for the perfect orange and purple team spirit snack. Both the dip and the chips can be made in advance. Store the dip, covered, in the ..read more
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LSU Tiger Stripe Bundt Cake with Southern Buttermilk Icing
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
The LSU fans at your gameday party will be cheering even louder than they do in Death Valley once you slice into this surprising LSU Tiger Striped Bundt Cake. From the outside it just looks like a simple southern pound cake, but pull out a slice and reveal the purple and gold tiger strips marbling throughout the cake. A tangy southern buttermilk icing (died purple, of course!) will taste almost as sweet as a championship win. Rooting for another team or want to serve this during a holiday or birthday party? Just swap the colors for any two that you love. (You can also add a third by dividing ..read more
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New Orleans Style Muffaletta Sandwich Bites
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
New Orleans Style Muffaletta Sandwiches are loaded sandwiches made on crusty Italian bread filled with cheese, Italian deli meats like salami and mortadella, topped off with a tangy homemade olive spread. The entire sandwich gets wrapped up tightly in plastic wrap, and weighted down overnight in the fridge to let all the ingredients meld together into the absolute most flavorful sandwich you’ve ever eaten! 
 Unlike other sandwiches that usually need to be made and eaten right away, muffalettas are better after a day or two in the fridge so remember to plan in advance! These are perfect for f ..read more
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Torrijas (Spanish Style French Toast with Anise Syrup)
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
I absolutely freaked out the first time I tried torrijas. A coworker had given my mom a tray of the syrup-soaked French toasts as a gift one year, and she brought it home for us all to share. Impatient as ever, took my first bite straight from the platter, and found that the flavors of almond and anise and honey were so intensely and perfectly matched with every sweet thing I’ve ever loved that I felt an instant sadness knowing the bite could not last forever. I immediately demanded that my mom teach me how to make them, but not being much of a dessert maker, she sort of just handed me a Puer ..read more
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Sparkling Rosemary Pear Punch
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
Punch is a festive and effortless way to serve drinks to a crowd when entertaining. It lets guests serve themselves so you can relax and enjoy the party without worrying about making sure everyone’s glass is full. This Sparkling Rosemary Pear Punch is perfect for New Year’s because it looks and feels fancy, but really only takes about 5 minutes to make. The rosemary syrup only takes 3 minutes on the stove to make, then just mix with a few store-bought ingredients, add ice, and serve! This wintery punch is so delicious it works as a fun party drink as-is, but you can kick it up a notch by ad ..read more
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Throw the Ultimate ESPN College Football party for The Playoff!
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
You rooted all season and now it’s time for the big finale! If you’re a Buckeye, a Sooner, a Clemson Tiger or an LSU Tiger you’re probably already planning on tuning in, but whether or not your team made it to the College Football Playoff this year, you can ALL enjoy delicious food and drinks with your family, friends, and fellow college football fans. Get together for a day of back-to-back semifinal games live on ESPN on Saturday, December 28th and find out which teams will be facing off in The National Championship game next month! Here are a few College Football Playoff party ideas you c ..read more
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Lemon Rosemary Rice & Quinoa
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by Alejandra Ramos
4y ago
Right around this time each year is when I start mentally bookmarking new entertaining recipes and ideas. I especially love playing around with easy side dishes that are perfect for serving during Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday party season. For this month’s collaboration with Carolina® Rice, I decided to share a quick and delicious Lemon Rosemary Rice & Quinoa side dish that can be paired with a number of different mains. This recipe uses one of Carolina’s newest products—Jasmine Rice with Quinoa, which combines fragrant fluffy Jasmine rice with the protein-packed nutrients and ..read more
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