The hit-Netflix original series "Orange is the New Black" will return Friday June 6 and fans couldn't be happier. For almost an entire year fans have been wondering what happens to Chapman and what will happen now that the Latina's have taken over the kitchen? Luckily the wait is almost over and in celebration we thought it would be an awesome idea to celebrate the return of "OITNB" with your very own DIY (do it yourself) binge-watching party!
1. First up, since we know you'll be binge watching the entire series (or at least most of it) once it hits Netflix, we thought you should be comfortable. And why not be comfortable with your own pair of slippers like inmate Sophia Burset played like Laverne Cox.
Click here and find out how to make your own here via Pinterest!
2. Once you have your comfy newly made slippers how about a couple of cocktails for you and your friends! Check out these delicious cocktail recipes!
Rosa Mexicano's Pomegranate Margarita
Mix the ingredients (12 ounces Silver or Blanco tequila, 3 ounces Triple Sec, 6 ounces fresh lime juice, 6 tablespoons fresh pomegranate juice, 36-40 ice cubs) in a blender until smooth and frothy. Garnish with lime wheel or wedge. This recipe makes one pitcher.
Virgin Mango Margarita by Chef James Tahhan
Place all the ingredients (1 mango, mint, juice of two lemons, 2 tablespoons grenadine, 2 tablespoons agave nectar, ice) in a blender, and blend. Decorate the rim of the cup with sugar and finely chopped mint, and use the blackberries for garnishing. For more delicious cocktail recipes check out our Best Margaritas Recipes Ever list.
3. As for appetizers there is really no other option than guacamole! Check out Latin Times Editor in Chefs' delicious guacamole recipe after the jump!
Ingredients:
2 ripe Hass avocados
Half a lime
Garlic salt
1 ripe tomato
1 Serrano Chile (can be substituted for Jalapeno)
1/4 red onion (2 tablespoons)
5 cilantro leaves (2 teaspoons)
1 small can of salsa Verde (use 2 tablespoons, you can find it in Goya, Herdez or Ortega products)
Tortilla chips or corn tortillas
Preparation:
1. Chop the onion, cilantro leaves, Serrano Chile and tomato
2. Peel the avocados
3. Mash the avocados with a spoon or fork
4. Add a little garlic salt
5. Also add onion, cilantro, Serrano and tomato and mix.
6. Squeeze half a lime, it will prevent the immediate oxidation of the avocado
7. Mix again
8. Add the salsa Verde, and mix but make sure not to mix too much as you want the dish to remain solid.
9. Refrigerate for 15 minutes then serve with tortilla chips or better yet, warm corn tortillas
4. For a main dish why not something lite and easy to make like these yummy like these Spinach and Mushroom Quesadilla's (Courtesy of MarthaStewart.com)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces (2 1/4 cups) button or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 ounces (about 8 cups) prewash spinach, shredded
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
8 ounces (2 cups) pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until they're tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
2. Add spinach in two batches, letting the first batch wilt slightly before adding the next; cook until spinach is completely wilted and mixture is dry, 2 to 3 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Brush one side of tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil. Place 4 tortillas, oiled sides down, on two baking sheets. Layer each tortilla with cheese, spinach mixture, and more cheese, dividing evenly. Top with the remaining 4 tortillas, oiled sides up, and lightly press to seal.
4. Bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are golden brown, turning them once, about 10 minutes. To serve, cut quesadillas into quarters.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
5. Lastly, sit back with good friends and enjoy some drinks, food and laughter at your DIY binge-watch "OITNB" party.
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