How To Host a Clementine Party

Clementines are everywhere this summer, from home decor to desserts.  Here’s are a few simple ideas to put together a Clementine themed party this season!

The invitation sets the stage for any party.  Check out these adorable clementine invites from Minted.  

Simple clementine and wedding cake sugar cookies to match, made with recipe from COOKIE CLASS

Wrap store bought sandwiches in decorative wax paper and tie with colored twine.  

Create large charcuterie-style boards filled with fruit, crackers, meats, cheeses and nuts.

Bake mini cakes and top with edible dried oranges and chamomile flowers.  

Serve simple side dishes like my mom’s famous pasta salad and a few farmers market salads.  

Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe: 

Ingredients:
16 ounces pasta
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch-style salad dressing
2 diced green peppers
2 diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
optional: 1/4 cup bacon bits

Directions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

In a large bowl, combine black olives, green peppers, chopped tomato, dressing and pasta; mix well.

Cover bowl, refrigerate to chill for one hour.  When ready to serve, top with shredded parmesan cheese.

Farmers Market Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

arugula 

butter lettuce

spinach

corn cut from the cob 

raspberries

avocado

mandarin oranges

blueberries

crumbled goat cheese

cherry tomatoes

green onions, diced

candied pecans

Directions:

Wash, slice, dice and mix up your favorite farmer’s market fruits, veggies and lettuce!  Choose your own adventure, just toss in what you love.  

Tip: When serving for a group, offer dressings on the side.  Tossing the full salad in dressing will result in soggy salad.  Plus it gives guests an option to select their preferred dressing.  

Display clementine macarons and real clementines in berry crates for treats that double as decor!

Display items on and in wood crates and trays to give your table a market look and feel! 

For more dessert inspiration, follow along on social at @jennycookies! 

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