Happy Hour - Cheers to the Weekend!

Frozen Berry Mango Daiquiri


Ingredients: (makes one drink)

• 1 cup of cut up mango
• 1 oz of raspberry margarita/daiquiri mix
• 1 oz of fresh lime juice
• 1 ½ oz of light rum
• 1 ½ oz of Triple Sec
• 2 tsp. of fine sugar or 2 packs of Splenda
• Raspberries or cut up mangoes
• Sparkling sugar
• Lime wedge
• 2 cups of ice

Directions:

• Prepare your glass by wetting the rim with the lime wedge and dipping it in the sparkling sugar.
• Place the cut up mango, rum, triple sec, lime juice, sugar and ice into your blender and blend to your desired consistency adding ice if necessary.
• Place a third of the blended drink carefully into your glass and then pour a third of the raspberry Margarita/Daiquiri mix on top. Repeat with another third and then the rest.
• Using a straw slowly and carefully stir the drink to create the desired red streaking throughout the drink.
• Garnish with raspberries or cut of mango on the side along with a lime wedge on the rim.

Please drink responsibly.

Recipe source: margaritaoverload.com

Tailgate Recipe - Orange Hot Chocolate

With snow flurries last night across the state of South Carolina and really, really cold temps that make you just want to stay in bed under layers of blankets all day long, we think hot chocolate is just what the doctor ordered for Thursday's Clemson vs. Georgia Tech tailgate menu. Make your hot chocolate solid orange with a little food coloring by following this simple recipe...

Orange Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:
12 oz. white chocolate
8 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 drops orange food coloring
Whipped cream and orange and purple sprinkles

Directions: Chop white chocolate and place in a bowl. Heat milk in saucepan over medium heat until in bubbles. Pour milk over chocolate. Stir until chocolate melts. Whisk in vanilla and food coloring, then continue to whisk until light foam forms on surface. Pour in mugs or cups and top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Add a half ounce or ounce of Baileys to each serving for an adult flavored hot chocolate. Drink responsibly.

Recipe Source: mama-craft.blogspot.ca

Happy Hour - Firefly Dirty Fruit Tea

Sweet tea is a Southern beverage staple, and Firefly Sweat Tea Vodka is a South Carolina homegrown adult treat that puts a kick into the traditional sweet tea. Firefly shared this recipe and we cannot wait to try it! This would be a delicious (and easy-to-make) beverage for your Clemson tailgate or a sweet treat to sip on while you're lounging on your couch watching the games.

Firefly Dirty Fruit Tea

Ingredients:
1.5 oz Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
3 oz pineapple juice
3/4 oz orange juice

Directions: Mix ingredients in a mason jar with ice, stir! Please drink responsibly!

Recipe Source: fireflyvodka.com

Tailgate Recipe - Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls

One of my favorite tailgating dips is Buffalo Chicken Dip -- but when I saw these Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls with blue cheese dip... my mouth immediately started watering. Mmmm!

Check out this video from the Food Network to learn how to make this delicious tailgating snack...



Or visit the Food Network website to get the recipe.

Tailgate Recipe - Grilled Pizza

Pizza on the grill? Sounds like a delicious recipe to try on a Summer's night... Change up the toppings to make it your own. Maybe add some grilled chicken or steak on top! Mmmm!

Grilled Pizza

Ingredients:
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 pinch white sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup roasted red peppers
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions:

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and mix in sugar. Proof for ten minutes, or until frothy. Mix in the salt, olive oil, and flour until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, and cover with a damp cloth. Set aside to rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down, and knead in garlic and basil. Set aside to rise for 1 more hour, or until doubled again.
2. Preheat grill for high heat. Heat olive oil with garlic for 30 seconds in the microwave. Set aside. Punch down dough, and divide in half. Form each half into an oblong shape 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick.
3. Brush grill grate with garlic flavored olive oil. Carefully place one piece of dough on hot grill. The dough will begin to puff almost immediately. When the bottom crust has lightly browned, turn the dough over using two spatulas. Working quickly, brush oil over crust, and then brush with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Arrange 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/8 cup sliced black olives, and 1/8 cup roasted red peppers over crust. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons basil. Close the lid, and cook until the cheese melts. Remove from grill, and set aside to cool for a few minutes while you prepare the second pizza.

Recipe Source: allrecipes.com

Happy Hour - A Clemson Summer Frozen Daiquiri

A Clemson Summer Frozen Daiquiri

Ingredients:

• 3 cups pitted, peeled, and sliced fresh peaches, frozen (thawed) unsweetened peach slices, or fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries
• 1/2 of a 12-ounce can frozen limeade or lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1/4 cup light rum or orange juice
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 to 3 cups ice cubes
• Fresh peach chunks or small fresh strawberries (optional)

Directions: In a blender combine 3 cups fruit, limeade concentrate, rum and powdered sugar. Cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, gradually add ice cubes through opening in lid until mixture is desired thickness. If you like, garnish with peach chunks or small fresh strawberries thread on wooden skewers. Makes 6 to 8 (4- to 5-ounce) servings.

**Drink responsibly please...

Recipe Source: recipe.com

Tailgate Recipe - St. Patrick's Day Chocolate Guinness Cake

St. Patrick's Day is one of our favorite holidays...really! It's a great opportunity to celebrate just how lucky and blessed we are, and a day to forget about your worries and just have fun with friends and family.

This Chocolate Guinness Cake looks divine - and would be a nice, sweet treat for St. Patrick's Day or for a future Clemson tailgate. Yummy!

Chocolate Guinness Cake

Ingredients:
1 cup Guinness (dark beer)
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Topping Ingredients:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

• Grease a 9-in. springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a small saucepan, heat beer and butter until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; whisk in sugar and cocoa until blended. Combine the eggs, sour cream and vanilla; whisk into beer mixture. Combine flour and baking soda; whisk into beer mixture until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and cream; beat until smooth (do not over-beat). Remove cake from the pan and place on a platter or cake stand. Ice top of cake so that it resembles a frothy pint of beer. Refrigerate leftovers. Yields: 12 servings.

Recipe Source: tasteofhome.com

Speaking of St. Patrick's Day -- have you ordered your Clemson Girl St. Patrick's Day shirt yet? We are almost sold out of size Small and size XXL, and the numbers for the other sizes are starting to dwindle. Make sure you get your orders in soon so you can get your shirt in time to wear for St. Patrick's Day!

Tailgate Recipe - Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

With the week I'm having, I need a sweet pick-me-up...and I'm seriously craving something sweet and salty - the best combo. These Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites look like just the prescription I need and look so easy to make. Yum! These would be great at any Clemson tailgate, or perhaps a sweet treat for your Valentine next month!

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

Ingredients
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon room temperature unsalted butter
1 cup pretzels, crushed
5 ounces melted milk chocolate

Directions: Stir together peanut butter, confectioners sugar, unsalted butter, and the crushed pretzels. Roll into 1″ balls. Freeze for 30 minutes, or until firm. Melt chocolate over low heat. Dip balls into melted milk chocolate, and refrigerate until set.

Recipe source: tastykitchen.com

Tailgate Recipe: Taco Tortilla Rollups

Tortilla rollups are always a crowd pleaser at tailgates. Try this simple recipe for one of your tailgates this Fall - make the night before, refridgerate overnight, then cut and serve at the tailgate!

Taco Tortilla Rollups

2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
4 green onions, chopped
1 (1 oz.) package taco seasoning mix
14 (10") flour tortillas

Directions:

• Mix cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, and taco seasoning in a bowl until well blended.
• Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla.
• Roll each tortilla tightly to create a long tube. Spread more of the cream cheese mixture on the edges of the tortilla to seal.
• Place rolls in the fridge overnight.
• Before serving, cut each roll into 1-inch pieces and serve with salsa for dipping.

Recipe Source: Allrecipes.com

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Happy Hour - Tiger Tangerine Margarita

TGIF! Are you as glad as I am that this rainy week is over? Try out this refreshing adult beverage to celebrate and 'pin' the recipe to use for a future tailgate or game viewing party. P.S. Drink responsibly...

Tiger Tangerine Margarita

3 ounces freshly squeezed tangerine juice

2 ounces silver tequila

1 ounce triple sec

Directions:

1. Salt rim of glass. Rub rim with a piece of citrus and dip into a shallow plate filled with coarse salt or for a blingy rim, dip rim of glass into blue curacoa, then dip into salt
2. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients and shake it.
3. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish.

Tips: You can salt rim up several glasses in advance if you’re planning on making several margaritas. If you don’t like salt, try (purple!) sugar…

Recipe Source: dirtandmartinis.com

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Tailgate Recipe: Egg Salad and Cheese Quesadillas

What to do with all of those leftover dyed Easter eggs in your fridge? How about trying out a new egg-cellent recipe. :)

We found this interesting (and yummy) sounding recipe from website Kalyn's Kitchen. Might not exactly work for a tailgate, but these would be delicious for a game viewing party at home.

**And just a friendly reminder, eggs that have been unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours are probably not be safe to eat. However, hard-boiled eggs will keep safely in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Egg Salad and Cheese Quesadillas
(makes 4 quesadillas)

4 hard boiled eggs
4 small size flour tortillas ( can substitute with whole wheat or low carb
tortillas if desired)
olive oil or non-stick spray for spraying tortillas and pan
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tblsp mayo or light mayo
1 1/2 tblsp finely chopped green onion
1/2 tsp. Spike Seasoning (optional, or use other seasonings of your choice)
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely grated cheese (suggestion: the grocery store's prepackaged Mexican blend of four cheeses)

How to Prepare
Peel and cut hard boiled eggs into pieces about 1/2 inch. Mix eggs with Dijon, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, and Spike seasoning. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spray or brush olive oil on frying pan and on bottom side of tortillas. Spread egg salad mixture on half of each tortilla, not going clear to the edge so it doesn't fall out while quesadillas are cooking. Top egg mixture with 1 tblsp grated cheese, then fold the tortilla to make a half-moon shaped quesadilla.

Heat frying pan over medium-high heat, then cook quesadillas about 3-4 minutes per side, or until cheese is melted and they are slightly browned. Serve hot, with salsa on the side if desired.
SOURCE: Recipe and all photos in this post are from Kalyn's Kitchen.

There you have it...an easy and delicious recipe to recycle your Easter eggs. This recipe includes a very simple egg salad mixture, but spice up the recipe and try a more adventurous recipe -- a simple search online for 'egg salad recipe' will give you a LOT of options to choose from.

Do you have a staple recipe you use your Easter eggs for each year? Share them with us by emailing us at clemsongirlblog@gmail.com.

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Tailgate Recipe: Football inspired tailgate snacks

Try one of these fun 'football themed' recipes at your Clemson tailgate this weekend. They look very yummy!

Cheese Ball Blitz
Ingredients:
2 packages (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened*
1 package (8 oz., 2 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped pimento
1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce
Dash salt
Keebler® Town House Toppers® Original Crackers
walnuts for decorating (optional)

Directions:

• In large bowl combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, pimento, green pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, cayenne and salt. Mix well.
• Shape into a football.
• Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
• Decorate with walnuts and pimentos, if desired, and serve with crackers.

*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave at high for 15 to 20 seconds.

Recipe Source: Snackpicks.com

Cheez-It™ Game Day Guacamole
Ingredients:
2 cups coarsely chopped onion , divided
2 large jalapeño peppers, seeded and cut into pieces , divided
6 cloves garlic, peeled , divided
8 medium ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped , divided
2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomato , divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice , divided
1 teaspoon salt , divided
1/2 teaspoon liquid pepper sauce , divided
1 cup sour cream*
Sunshine® Cheez-It® Original snack crackers OR
Sunshine® Cheez-It Duoz Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan

Directions:

• In food processor bowl combine 1 cup of the onion, 1 of the jalapeño peppers and 3 cloves of the garlic. Cover and process until finely chopped.
• Add 4 of the avocados, 1 cup of the tomato, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper sauce to the onion mixture.
• Cover and process until nearly smooth, stopping machine occasionally to scrape down sides. Transfer to large bowl.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 using the remaining onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic, avocados, tomato, lemon juice, salt and pepper sauce. Stir into guacamole mixture in bowl.
• Evenly spread guacamole mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan. Smooth the top.
• Pipe sour cream on top of guacamole for yard lines and end zone. Arrange SUNSHINE CHEEZ-IT ORIGINAL crackers on top of guacamole for end zone. Serve with additional crackers.
  

Recipe Source: Snackpicks.com

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Breakfast Tailgate Recipe: Sausage Swirls

Have you heard about the Clemson vs. Wake Forest game? Yup, that's right, another noon kick off...which means you may be serving breakfast at your tailgate next weekend. Here's a yummy (and really easy) recipe for Sausage Swirls that will fill your tailgaters tummies and give them a morning boost so they are ready to cheer on the Tigers at noon.

Sausage Swirls

1 - can crescent rolls
Hot or sweet mustard to taste
1 lb. - bulk sausage

• Open crescent roll dough, and while keeping dough together as much as possible, unroll and separate into 2 rectangular pieces
• Spread the mustard on top of both rectangular pieces
• Spread the sausage out on top of both rectangular pieces
• Roll up each rectangle length wise and refrigerate overnight
• Slice each roll and bake slices on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper at 350 degrees for 15 minutes

And... voila! Delicious breakfast treats for your Clemson tailgate! Mmm!

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Tailgate Recipe: Tiger Breakfast Bread

With the Boston College home game starting at noon, your tailgaters are probably not going to want to eat hot dogs and hamburgers so early in the morning. So why not serve breakfast foods at your tailgate next weekend? Try out this yummy, easy Gorilla Bread recipe that I've aptly renamed (of course) Tiger Breakfast Bread. :)

Special thanks to Melissa Bland of Edgefield, SC for sending me the recipe. Do you have a tailgate favorite recipe you'd like to share? Email it to us at clemsongirlblog@gmail.com.

Tiger Breakfast Bread

1/2 Cup Sugar
3 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1 - stick butter
1 - cup brown sugar
8oz - cream cheese
2 - cans of biscuits (10 count)
1 - cup chopped pecans or walnuts

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, spray a bundt pan with Pam
• Mix the sugar and cinnamon together
• In a sauce pan, melt the butter and brown the sugar, set aside
  
• Scatter the nuts on the bottom of the bundt pan
• Cut the cream cheese into 20 mini-cubes
• Press out the biscuits and sprinkle them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture
• Take a biscuit, place a cube of cream cheese in the middle and fold the dough around it, then place in the pan, drizzle with butter and brown sugar mix
• Repeat above step until all 20 biscuits are in the pan, layer if needed (add more nuts in middle)
  
• Bake for 30 min. and let cool for 5 min.
• Invert onto a plate and pull apart to serve

Mmmmm!

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Tailgate Recipe: Touchdown Taco Salad

Here's another simple recipe to try at your next Clemson gameday tailgate this Fall.

1 can of refried beans
1 avocado mashed with lemon juice
5 chopped green onions
16 oz. sour cream
12 oz. taco sauce
1 tomato chopped or diced
1 bell pepper chopped
8 oz. Monterey jack cheese with peppers (or cheese of your choice)

In a 13x9" pan start with refried beans and layer in order of ingredients accordingly ending with the cheese on top. Chill a few hours before serving. Serve with corn chips or crackers.

Pretty simple and takes less than 30 minutes to make.

Try this recipe and send in your pictures for us to post to this blog. Or if you have a tailgate recipe you'd like to share, email it to us and we'll post it to the blog and credit you.

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Easy to make Clemson tailgate recipes - Tiger Chow

Here's a sweet treat that your whole tailgate crew will love - simple to make and fun to munch on. Get your little Tiger cubs to help you make it and let them shake the bag.

Tiger Chow

12 oz. box of Crispix cereal
12 oz. package of chocolate chips
12 oz. jar of peanut butter
10 oz. box of powdered sugar

Melt chips and stir in peanut butter in microwave until smooth (about 2 minutes). Pour over cereal in a large bowl and stir to coat. Shake coated cereal in a paper bag with sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Simple, right?

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