1. {
“title”: “Spooky Spider Burgers & Fries (Halloween Family Meal)”,
“summary”: “Family-friendly spider-shaped cheeseburgers served on a crispy fry nest. Easy, festive, and perfect for a Halloween dinner that kids help decorate.”,
“yields”: “4 burgers”,
“prep_time”: “20 minutes”,
“cook_time”: “25 minutes”,
“total_time”: “45 minutes”,
“ingredients”: [
“1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20) or plant-based patties”,
“1 tsp kosher salt”,
“1/2 tsp black pepper”,
“1/2 tsp garlic powder”,
“4 burger buns, split”,
“4 slices cheddar or American cheese”,
“16 olive rounds (black or green) for eyes”,
“32 pretzel sticks or thin carrot/celery batons (legs)”,
“1 lb frozen French fries”,
“1 tbsp oil or cooking spray”,
“Lettuce, tomato, pickles (optional)”,
“Ketchup, mustard, or chipotle mayo”,
“Cheese scraps for eye bases”,
“Toothpicks (optional, for securing eyes)”
],
“instructions”: [
“Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss fries with oil on a sheet pan; bake 20–25 minutes, turning once.”,
“Mix beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form 4 patties slightly wider than the buns.”,
“Cook patties in a hot skillet or on a grill, 3–4 minutes per side, to desired doneness.”,
“Top patties with cheese; cover 30–60 seconds to melt.”,
“Lightly toast buns on the skillet or in the oven.”,
“Place each patty on a bottom bun with lettuce, tomato, or pickles if using.”,
“Insert 4 pretzels or veggie batons per side to make 8 spider legs.”,
“Punch two tiny cheese circles; place on the top bun and add olive rounds for pupils. Secure with sauce or a toothpick if needed.”,
“Spread desired sauces on buns and cap each spider burger.”,
“Mound fries on plates as a “nest.” Set a burger in the center; drizzle ketchup in a web pattern if desired.”,
“Serve immediately while hot and crispy.”
],
“nutrition”: {
“calories”: “820 kcal”,
“protein”: “32 g”,
“fat”: “38 g”,
“car