Carissa Stanton makes entertaining easy with a DIY taco bar and spicy cocktails

Food blogger, recipe developer and founder of Brocc Your Body Carissa Stanton is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to share a couple of her go-to warm weather entertaining recipes from her cookbook, "Seriously, So Good: Simple Recipes for a Balanced Life." She shows us how to make a DIY taco bar with slow-cooked pork carnitas and a spicy, sparkling rosé cocktail.

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Citrusy Pork Carnitas Taco Bar by Carissa Stanton

I love making this recipe when I am hosting. I prep the pork and let it simmer while I get ready, set the table, and make cocktails. Once my guests arrive the house smells amazing, and I don't need to break a sweat to get everyone fed!

Spicy Jalapeño-Rosé Spritz by Carissa Stanton

This is my go-to recipe for sipping in the backyard on a summer day. It's light, refreshing and has a surprising kick from the jalapeños which pairs perfectly with floral and fruity rose.

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Spring Roll Chopped Salad by Elizabeth Heiskell

Berry Rhubarb Punch by Jocelyn Delk Adams

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