1. {
“title”: “Spider Burgers with Halloween Fries”,
“summary”: “A fun, kid-friendly Halloween dinner: juicy spider-themed burgers with pretzel legs and olive eyes, served with crispy oven-baked fries. Perfect for parties or a festive family meal.”,
“yields”: “Serves 4 (4 burgers with fries)”,
“prep_time”: “15 minutes”,
“cook_time”: “30 minutes”,
“total_time”: “45 minutes”,
“ingredients”: [
“1 lb ground beef (80/20) or plant-based patty mix”,
“1 tsp kosher salt”,
“1/2 tsp black pepper”,
“1/2 tsp garlic powder”,
“4 burger buns”,
“4 slices cheddar or American cheese”,
“Lettuce leaves”,
“1 tomato, sliced”,
“Pickle slices (optional)”,
“32 thin pretzel sticks (spider legs)”,
“8 pitted black olive slices (eyes)”,
“Ketchup and mustard, for serving”,
“3 large russet potatoes, cut into fries”,
“2 tbsp olive oil”,
“1 tsp paprika (optional)”,
“1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)”,
“1 tsp kosher salt (for fries)”
],
“instructions”: [
“Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.”,
“Toss potato fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and half the salt. Spread in a single layer.”,
“Bake fries 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp; season with remaining salt.”,
“Divide ground beef into 4 equal balls; flatten into patties slightly wider than the buns. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.”,
“Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side to desired doneness.”,
“Top each patty with cheese in the last minute to melt; lightly toast buns if desired.”,
“Assemble burgers: bottom bun, lettuce, cheesy patty, tomato, and pickles; cap with the top bun.”,