Evite Party Ideas: November 2016

PARTY IDEAS NOVEMBER 2016

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INVITATIONS

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CHICKEN SAUSAGE DOG WITH WATERMELON RELISH

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PHILLY PRETZEL DOG

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FIRECRACKER MAC & CHEESE DOG

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5 UNEXPECTED WAYS TO SURPRISE GUESTS AT YOUR NEXT TAILGATE 3 | Evite

Get Your Grill On Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ or tackling a tailgate, get friends and family together with an Evite invitation.

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Classic Barbeque

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Kick Off

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Tailgating Game Day

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Grill and Chill

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3 TWISTS ON THE TRADITIONAL DOG Take your grilling game to the next level with these twists on traditional tailgate food.

GO GOURMET Trade in your traditional hot dog recipe by swapping beef for chicken, then make this homemade watermelon relish to go with it for an extra fresh kick of flavor.

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Chicken Sausage Dog with Watermelon Relish FOR ALL YOUR FOODIE FRIENDS

Surprise guests by substituting beef for chicken sausage with this watermelon relish-topped hot dog.

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Ingredients

• 1 package Dietz & Watson™ Jerk Chicken Sausage • 1 package hot dog buns • 4 cups watermelon, seedless and cut into 1×1” cubes • 1 cup crumbled feta • 1 cup fresh mint leaves • Salt and pepper to taste • Olive oil (optional) Get the recipe 

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SPICE IT UP Wrapped in a warm pretzel roll, this Philly pretzel dog will make guests’ mouths water.

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MAKE THIS Philly Pretzel Dog AND GUESTS WILL BE GUARANTEED TO GO BACK FOR SECONDS

Garlic, provolone and pepperoncinis put an extra special spin on this Philly pretzel dog.

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Ingredients • Dietz & Watson™ Originals Organic All Beef Franks • 12 pretzel rolls • 1 pound Dietz & Watson™ provolone cheese, grated • 4 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 jar Dietz & Watson™ sweet roasted peppers, sliced • 1 jar pepperoncini, stems removed and cut into four slices Get the recipe  15 | Evite

GET FIRED UP Put a spicy spin on classic mac & cheese by adding chipotle peppers, then pile it atop a hot dog for the ultimate tailgating treat.

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YOU WON’T WANT JUST ONE OF THESE Firecracker Mac & Cheese Dogs

Gearing up for game day? Try this twist on a traditional hot dog.

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Ingredients • 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup diced onions • 2 cups diced Dietz & Watson™ Black Forest Ham • 4 cups cooked penne pasta (or elbow macaroni) • 1 pint whipping cream • 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers (available in a can) • 1 cup shredded Dietz & Watson™ Pepper Jack Cheese • 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro • 1 package Dietz & Watson™ Originals Organic Beef Franks • 1 package hot dog buns Get the recipe 

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5 Unexpected Ways to Surprise Guests At You Next Tailgate

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5 UNEXPECTED WAYS TO Surprise Guests AT YOUR NEXT TAILGATE

Looking for ways to upgrade your average tailgate? This season, host your tailgate at home then take your get-together from standard to standout using these top tips. From serving food that’s out of the ordinary to arranging interactive activities, we’re sharing 5 of our favorite — and unexpected — ways to surprise guests at your next tailgate.

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Unexpected Tailgate Set-Up

If you’re planning on hosting a traditional tailgate at the football stadium, plan to pack a toolbox filled with all the essentials you’ll need at the game and keep it in your trunk. Be sure to include things like spatulas, bottle openers, tongs, can openers, skewers, trash bags, paper towels, wipes, sunscreen, plastic bags, and more. If you’re hosting at home, set up a DIY toppings bar so guests can easily serve themselves and customize their BBQ favorites. Don’t forget things like ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, pickled, cheese, onions, peppers and more.

Unexpected Tailgate Decor

Football may be the star of the show, but adding accents and unexpected tailgating touches will make your guests feel extra special. To make your tailgate feel festive, make your own football field table runner for the food and drinks table. Just lay a large piece of artificial turf (or green felt) over the table and add yard lines using white duct tape and felt numbers. Place snacks on tiered serving trays that mimic bleachers, then fill a napkin holder or pail with brightly colored paper napkins and affix a “Penalty Flags” label to the front to stand in as at-home referees.

Upgrade simple serveware by placing utensils in a mason jar painted brown with white striped to resemble a football and laces.

Unexpected Tailgate Food

This year, trade in boring burgers and basic hot dogs for something special — and unexpected.

Dress up everyday dogs by trying one of these twists. For the first dog, swap out traditional toppings like ketchup and mustard for homemade mac & cheese. Not convinced? Watch the video, then try it for yourself. For the second dog, substitute beef franks for chicken sausage (we recommend Dietz & Watson™ Jerk Chicken Sausage) then top it off with a watermelon relish featuring fresh mint and feta. For the final dog, replace your basic store-bought bun with a pretzel roll. Or, if you’re feeling extra ambitious, wrap your dog in pastry dough and bake it. Set up a toppings bar to one side of your entertaining area so guests can make their own custom creations.

Unexpected Tailgate Grilling Tips

Tailgating and grilling go hand-in-hand, so we’re here to share some of our favorite hacks for making grilling even easier. If you’re throwing a tailgate, your BBQ is bound to get dirty. But we have a quick and easy solution. Take half a peeled onion from your toppings bar and stick it on the end of a fork. When your grill is still hot, run the onion over the grates (cut side down) until it’s completely clean. Now you’re ready to get grilling. For guests who prefer their dogs extra crispy, cut the hot dog in a spiral pattern by pushing a wooden skewer through the center and making angled cuts all the way down the hot dog. Be sure to cut all the way through to the skewer, rotating the hot dog as you go. When you’re ready to fire up the grill, remove the wooden skewer and cook the hot dog as normal. The crevices created from the spiral cuts will not only make the center extra crispy, but will allow more condiments to soak through.

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