{"id":81030,"date":"2025-10-10T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=81030"},"modified":"2025-10-10T01:21:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T05:21:22","slug":"old-rivalry-and-quirky-trophy-inspire-tasty-tailgate-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/10\/10\/old-rivalry-and-quirky-trophy-inspire-tasty-tailgate-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Rivalry and Quirky Trophy Inspire Tasty Tailgate Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>Happy Football Friday, All Y&#8217;all! This week, we will be covering some tasty treats that are perfect for a rivalry game. \u00a0The rivalry between Illinois and Ohio State renews this weekend after a hiatus. In typical Big Ten fashion, they are battling for a quirky and cool trophy, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/10\/09\/the-battle-for-the-illibuck-renews-after-lengthy-hiatus\/\" target=\"_self\">Lillibuck the Turtle.<\/a> \u00a0We have put together a collection of treats to celebrate the renewed rivalry. Enjoy another fun-filled weekend of college football.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Old Rivalry and Quirky Trophy Inspire Tasty Tailgate Treats<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-heading text-headline-400\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/recipes\/homemade-turtles\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Homemade Turtles<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"mm-recipes-structured-ingredients_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-structured-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"loc heading\">\n<p id=\"mm-recipes-structured-ingredients__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-structured-ingredients__heading mntl-text-block\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cups<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">pecan halves, toasted<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">3\/4<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cup<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">light brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1\/3<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cup<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">sweetened condensed milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1\/3<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cup<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">light corn syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">4<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">Tbsp.<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">unsalted butter, melted<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1\/4<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">tsp.<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1\/2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">tsp.<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1\/8<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">tsp.<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">12<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">ounces<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">semisweet chocolate, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">Flake salt (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mm-recipes-steps_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-steps mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mm-recipes-steps__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-steps__heading mntl-text-block\"><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mm-recipes-steps__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-steps__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\">\n<ol id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--OL\">\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block southernliving-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><strong><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Chop pecans: <\/span><\/strong>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Finely chop 1\/2 cup toasted pecans, leaving the remaining 1 1\/2 cups whole.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block southernliving-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><strong><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Cook the caramel: <\/span><\/strong>In a medium saucepan, stir together brown sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 240\u00b0F, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block southernliving-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><strong><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Add pecans and shape the candy: <\/span><\/strong>Add chopped and whole pecan halves and stir for one minute until caramel begins to thicken slightly. Working quickly, use a spoon to scoop 2 tablespoons of mixture in a mound on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used, yielding 12 caramel-pecan mounds. Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator until mounds have solidified and are no longer warm to the touch, about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block southernliving-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><strong><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Cover turtles with chocolate: <\/span><\/strong>Over a double boiler or in the microwave, melt chocolate until smooth. Coat each caramel mound in chocolate, gently lifting the mound out of the chocolate with a fork allowing excess chocolate to drip off.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Return chocolate covered mound to its place on baking sheet. If using, sprinkle surface with flake salt while chocolate is still warm. Repeat with remaining mounds, chocolate, and flake salt. Once all turtles are coated, return baking sheet to refrigerator to allow chocolate to harden, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.osu.edu\/giving\/buckeye-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Traditional Buckeye Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>They also list alternative recipes such as nut free and vegan.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the traditional recipe for Buckeyes from Ohio State. So it must be THE official state recipe for Buckeyes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups sifted powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup smooth peanut butter<\/li>\n<li>4 tablespoons (1\/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon table salt<\/li>\n<li>12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Line baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt in large mixing bowl and beat well with wooden spoon (or knead by hand) until smooth and pliable but not sticky. Roll into 1-inch balls and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Freeze until firm, 15 to 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Melt chocolate and shortening in small heat-safe bowl set over saucepan of simmering water, stirring often, until smooth. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n<li>Insert thin wooden skewer or toothpick into the center of each ball and dip about three-quarters of it into melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter exposed at the top. Transfer to baking sheet. Remove toothpick and repeat dipping process with remaining peanut butter balls and chocolate, reheating chocolate if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"post-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.aspicyperspective.com\/garretts-popcorn-caramel-popcorn-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Copycat Garretts Popcorn Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, popcorn is the official state snack food of Illinois. The <a  href=\"https:\/\/governorsmansion.illinois.gov\/all-recipes\/recipe.popcorn.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Governors office website lists a popcorn recipe<\/a>. We decided to make it a little more exciting for the tailgate treats with this copycat Garrett&#8217;s popcorn recipe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Caramel Popcorn:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 quarts popped popcorn <i>from about 1\/2 cup kernels<\/i><\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>6 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons corn syrup<\/li>\n<li>1 \u2013 1 1\/2 teaspoons sea salt<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cheese Corn:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 quarts popped popcorn <i>from about 1\/2 cup kernels<\/i><\/li>\n<li>4 tablespoons melted butter<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup cheddar cheese powder<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons ground mustard powder<\/li>\n<li><label class=\"ml-1.5\" for=\"ingred-9\">2 large paper grocery bags<\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pop 6 quarts of popcorn according to package instructions and separate into 2 large clean paper grocery bags. (Based on the size of my largest pot, I do this in two batches.)\u00a0Be sure to pick out any un-popped kernels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Caramel Popcorn:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave another 2 minutes, until boiling.\u00a0Immediately stir in the baking soda and pour over the popcorn in one bag. (The baking soda will cause the caramel to foam up.)<\/li>\n<li>Fold the top of the paper bag over a couple times and shake well. Place the bag in the microwave and cook for 1 minute. Shake the bag vigorously again and microwave for 45-60 more seconds. Check at 45 seconds to make sure it\u2019s not burning. Open the bag and pour the caramel corn out on waxed paper. Break up clumps if needed. Cool completely to harden. *Every microwave is a little different. After the caramel corn cools completely, if it does not crisp up, put it back in the bag and microwave for another 30-45 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cheese Corn:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the top of the second bag and shake vigorously as you slowly pour the butter over the popcorn. Then mix the cheese powder and mustard. \u00a0Shake vigorously again, as you sprinkle the cheese mixture over the popcorn. Close the bag and fold the top down. Give the popcorn one last hard shake to thoroughly coat. Place the bag in the microwave and microwave for 30-45 seconds to dry out the popcorn. Then allow it to cool before mixing.<\/li>\n<li>Once both popcorns are ready, mix by hand and store in an air-tight container until ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>On The Menu:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next week we will have another fun and tasty selection of tailgate treats for you to make and enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo: Credit: Antonis Achilleos Southern Living dot com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Football Friday, All Y&#8217;all! This week, we will be covering some tasty treats that are perfect for a rivalry game. \u00a0The rivalry between Illinois and Ohio State renews this weekend after a hiatus. In typical Big Ten fashion, they are battling for a quirky and cool trophy, Lillibuck the Turtle. \u00a0We have put together [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1643,"featured_media":81037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35689,2,17,35691,35690],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-81030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","category-featured","category-news","category-recipes","category-tailgating"],"modified_by":"Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1643"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81030"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81038,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81030\/revisions\/81038"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}