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Issue No. 1153: October 2021

At the end of the week, I always look forward to my cozy nights in. To help you relax and curl up at home, we’re sharing some crowd-pleasing meals for kids and adults, recipes inspired by our favorite Halloween hits and a way to level up your basic movie popcorn. You don’t want to miss it! Find it all below.

Psst! And don't forget to tune in this weekend for an ALL NEW episode of Goodtaste with Tanji.

Enjoy!

Tanji

Photo Credit: Bryan Gardner

10 Crowd-Pleasing Dinner Ideas for Family Movie Night

The cooler weather and short fall days make it the perfect season to snuggle up by the fire for a family movie night! Of course, the food is a big part of the fun of movie night, so there are some criteria: easy to eat, easy to make, and crowd pleasing. Find 10 star-quality meals HERE.

TV DINNER

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Make This Now: Cacio e Pepe Popcorn

Your Friday night movie deserves a good snack, too! Our Cacio e Pepe Popcorn is inspired by the simple, but iconic, combination of aged cheese and cracked fresh pepper in the humble Italian pasta dish. Add butter and popcorn and you have a totally addictive bite. Get the recipe HERE.

WHAT’S POPPIN’?

Photo Credit: Addams Family Values

8 Classic Halloween Recipe and Movie Pairings

Besides the costumes and candy, one of our favorite parts of the season is getting a good scare from a classic Halloween movie! If you're spending Halloween in, why not throw your own epic monster movie marathon full of themed treats that perfectly match your favorite flick? Find our movie and recipe pairings HERE.

HALLOW-SCREAM

Photo Credit: Goya Foods

Make This Now: Goya Foods’ Black Bean Tortas

with Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms

You wouldn’t be able to guess it by how filling it is, but this Mexican-inspired torta is vegetarian! Goya Foods’ Executive Chef Fernando Desa guides us through how to assemble this epic sandwich with homemade black bean purée, sautéed mushrooms, chipotle mayo and all your go-to torta toppings. Get the recipe HERE.

WHO’S HUNGRY?

Photo Credit: Love Jadot

Tanji’s Wine Finds: Big Wines for Cooler Temps

Crisp winter weather is headed our way, so we’re popping the cork on some reds and full-bodied wines! These nuanced bottles can stand up to your heartier roasts, casseroles and stews. Find them at your local H-E-B and learn more about Tanji’s picks HERE.

CHEERS!

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