Halloween snuck up on this year, how in the world is it almost November, right? If you have a petrifying party to attend and you need something tasty to offer, don’t be scared… we have some spooky sweets and terrifying treats to try!
Halloween Mummy Jalapeno Poppers
Low Carb Witch Finger Breadsticks
Thanksgiving came and went, it did its damage and we have the extra pounds to prove it. The average person gains between 7 and 10 pounds between turkey day and New Year’s Eve, so we thought we would serve up healthy holiday dishes for this month’s featured recipes! These are dishes that you can indulge in without the guilt.
Greek Layered Dip and Pita Chips (or you could substitute for cucumber slices and it’s even healthier)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate and Hazelnut
Mushroom Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon
Chocolate Avocado Pudding (we saved the best for last, trust us, it’s a gift in itself)
We know it’s a lot, but you need options, right?
Cheers and happy holidays!
Who doesn’t love a good slider? Our highlighted recipe for this month is versatile, feel free to change it up to your liking, but we have a hunch you may keep it just the way it is! Meet this month’s mouth-watering, gotta-have grilling grub …
So what’s our secret? See below …
1 red onion
Extra virgin olive oil
Butter (salted) (secret #1)
Fine sea salt
4 pretzel rolls, about 3in. in diameter (secret #2)
1 pound thick-cut ham
4 oz. Brie cheese, Cut into chunks
4 cocktail skewers
Prepare the grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat, about 500°F grill grate temperature. Slice the red onion into 3/4in. thick slices. Oil both sides and season liberally with salt.
Grill the onion slices until translucent and soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from the grill, brake the slices down into rings and set to the side.
Slice the pretzel rolls. Spread salted butter on each side (don’t be conservative, didn’t you hear? Butter is good for you now, so go ahead and take advantage before they change their mind on us again)! Grilling the buns (especially these buns) will make all of the difference, trust us!
Brush each slice of ham on both sides with olive oil and season with salt. The olive oil will help form a crust on the outside of the meat. Grill ham, turning once, 1 to 2 minutes per side. After flipping the meat, add a large ring of onion to the top of each slice, so it sits neatly in a circle.
Add the cheese on top of the onion. The cheese will melt, almost into a creamy sauce, and the onions will help hold the cheese on top of the ham. While the cheese is melting, lightly grill the rolls.
Gently remove the meat when the cheese has melted and transfer directly onto the pretzel rolls. Skewer each slider to hold it together.
Open wide and enjoy!
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