Tailgating Fan Fare Menu

Follow this game plan for delicious pregame grub, and watch guests huddle up near the food, whether you're at home or on campus (it's easily transportable!)

Game-Day Menu
Mini Muffulettas
Deli-Fried Chicken Tenders with Jalapeño-Mustard Dipping Sauce
Warm Gumbo Dip
Confetti Pasta Salad
Graham Nut Clusters

Tailgating Tips

• Prepare sandwiches the day before the game. Place in zip-top plastic freezer bags, and refrigerate overnight.

• You can also prepare slaw up to a day ahead, omitting apples. Chop the apples. Combine 2 cups water and 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, and pour over apples. Cover and chill apples and slaw in two separate containers overnight. Drain apples, and stir them into slaw just before serving.

• Just before parking on campus, stop by a grocer's deli counter or the drive-through window of your favorite restaurant for fresh, hot chicken tenders.

• Rinse gallon milk jugs and use as a spillproof way to transport cajun lemonade. And be sure to pack a separate bag of ice for drinks.

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  Don't forget the drinks!

Cajun Lemonade
Makes about 8 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 cups light rum

• 1 (12-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco)

• 1 (1-liter) bottle club soda, chilled

• Crushed ice

• Garnishes: sugarcane sticks, lemon slices

Preparation:

• Stir together first 3 ingredients. Add club soda just before serving. Serve over crushed ice. Garnish, if desired.

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