Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Edible Witches' Brooms for a Healthy #Halloween by author @CleoCoyle



From Cleo Coyle: Sweep away your Halloween munchies with these tasty, healthful snacks in the shape of witches' brooms. They not only look cute, they're delicious. (Honestly, I can't stop eating them.) And they're wonderful fun for kids...



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Easily made with string cheese, mini peppers, and celery sticks, these witty, witchy treats (say that 3 times fast) are not only fun for kids, but they're also perfect for adult parties because they pair beautifully with a chilled glass of white wine...oops, I mean that magic "feel good" potion made from the juice of crushed vine-ripened orbs... 

Now let's sweep away our troubles and make some edible brooms!



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Cleo's 
Witches' Brooms


Yields...as many as you like!

Ingredients:

String cheese 
Celery stalks 
Mini Peppers (or large pitted black or green olives)

Directions: To make each broom, cut the string cheese into thirds. Slice celery stalks into thin but sturdy slivers. Cut mini peppers (or large olives) into thin rings. 



Make a shallow incision at the top of the string cheese cylinder and insert one end of the thin celery stick. You now have a broom handle. Slip the pepper ring around the cheese and slide it near the handle. 




Now all you have to do is slice the cheese into broom bristles. The best way to do this is with sharp kitchen shears. 



Serve them up on a pretty plate and watch them quickly fly away...into hungry mouths!


STORING NOTE: If making a few hours in advance of a party, store in the refrigerator. Be sure to cover the plate or tray with plastic wrap to prevent the cheese from drying out, and...




Eat with Halloween joy! 

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18 comments:

  1. What a cute idea. I'm going to try a tray of these at my Halloween party--anything to avoid sugar shock! Say hello to Jack Shepard for me, I know Halloween is the ghost detective's big day. I can't wait to see what comes after Ghost Goes to the Dogs.

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    1. Happy Halloween, Sandra, from me...and from Jack. I'm glad to know you're a fan of our ghost detective, and I'm happy to say his next case (with bookseller Pen) is well underway.

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  2. What an adorable idea! And a way to have a healthy snack to boot for both kiddos and adults alike. Thank you!
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    1. Thank you for the lovely comment, Kay, and for stopping by the Kitchen today. I hope you have a very Happy Halloween!

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    1. Cheers, Lucy, thanks for dropping by today and Happy Halloween!

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  4. What a great snack for kids and adults! Thanks for sharing your recipes and your books.

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    1. You're very welcome, Tracy. Thanks for stopping by and may your Halloween be delicious!

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  5. So, the brooms are simple appetizers. Just from the name, I thought they might be a desert,

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    1. Halloween sweets are always a treat, but I wanted to offer something to those who can't have sugar (diabetics and those on a lowcarb diet). These are quite tasty, fun, and a great little app for a party.

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  6. What a clever treat! Thanks for the idea.

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    1. You're very welcome, Marcia. Have a delicious Halloween!

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  7. Serve them with some tasty marinara sauce they can sweep up!

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  8. A pretzel stick on the end would also work. Deborah

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    1. They would, Deborah, but they would no longer be "low carb," which was my goal--to offer a fun, little Halloween party treat for diabetics and others who can't have sweets on Halloween.

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  9. Thanks to everyone for your kind comments. Marc and I (and Jack) hope you all have a tasty Halloween. Cheers!

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