Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts

Monday, October 23, 2017

8 Scary Good Halloween Food and Drink Recipes

OKEMOS, Mich., – Hosting a Halloween party? Satisfy the cravings of your ghoulish guests with these 8 scary good Halloween food and drink recipes! You'll find snacks, entrees, and plenty of kid-friendly drinks to keep the monsters at bay while you and your guests celebrate the spookiest time of the year.

1. Halloween Hot Chocolate


8 Scary Good Halloween Food and Drink Recipes

Keep your friends and family warm while they trick-or-treat with a cup of Halloween hot chocolate! You can rest assured knowing that this slow-cooked recipe is curse and hex-free - we made sure to check!

Ingredients: Whole milk, vanilla extract, heavy cream, white chocolate wafers, candy corn (or orange food coloring, if you're a candy corn hater), whipped cream, sprinkles

Total Prep/Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

2. Toxic Waste Mac & Cheese


8 Scary Good Halloween Food and Drink Recipes

If you're on the hunt for healthy but tasty recipes this Halloween, cook a cauldron of toxic waste mac and cheese! Despite what the name suggests, this slimy green side dish is delicious and full of nutrients to give your little monsters the trick-or-treating energy they need to make it through the night.

Ingredients: Butter, flour, milk, sea salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, dry mustard powder, cayenne pepper, white cheddar cheese, spinach, green food coloring, pasta, cauliflower

Total Prep/Cook Time: 25 minutes

3. Fanta Floats


8 Scary Good Halloween Food and Drink Recipes

For a deathly delicious dose of Halloween flavor, Fanta floats are as easy to make as it is to say "trick or treat"! If you don't want to buy Jack-o-Lantern glasses, you can make your own by painting melted chocolate on the inside of your glasses to make the "faces"!

Ingredients: Ice cream, Fanta, (optional) melted chocolate

Total Prep/Cook Time: <5 minutes

4. Saucy Spider


8 Scary Good Halloween Food and Drink Recipes

One bite of this saucy spider and your guests will be wrapped in a web of doughy deliciousness! If you want to give your spider's legs a "hairy" effect, sprinkle some poppy seeds and parmesan before you toss it in the oven!

Ingredients: Pizza dough, egg, grated parmesan, black olives, marinara sauce, poppy seeds

Total Prep/Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

5. Vampire Apple Pie Milkshakes


8 Scary Good Halloween Food and Drink Recipes

Once you sink your teeth into a bloody good vampire apple pie milkshake, you'll realize one thing right away: the flavor is simply to die for! Breathe new life into your apples by transforming them into vampire apple pie milkshakes.

Ingredients: Butter, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, sugar, water, corn syrup, red food coloring, vanilla ice cream, milk, vanilla extract, whipped cream

Total Prep/Cook Time: 30 minutes

6. Mummy Pumpkin Cookies


8 Scary Good Halloween Food and Drink Recipes

Bring some beyond-the-grave flavor to the dinner table by crafting a batch of mummy pumpkin cookies. Don't get too wrapped up in the long ingredient list, though - this recipe is as easy to make as it is absolutely adorable!

Ingredients: Pumpkin puree, butter, flour, salt, sugar, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, yolk, vanilla extract, eggs, ground cinnamon

Total Prep/Cook Time: 40 minutes

7. Magic Potion Punch


8 Scary Good Halloween Food and Drink Recipes

Just the name alone has a spellbinding effect on people! Magic potion punch is the potent combination of lemonade, grape juice, Sprite, and grape Jell-O, and the fizzy results are nothing short of supernatural!

Ingredients: Lemonade, grape juice, Sprite, grape Jell-O

Total Prep/Cook Time: <5 minutes

8. Snake Breadsticks


8 Scary Good Halloween Food and Drink Recipes

If you want your guests slithering back and forth from their seats to the snack table, these creepy critters are sure to grab their attention! You can even wrap them in cellophane bags and offer them up to trick-or-treaters at your door for a slithery surprise.

Ingredients: Flour, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, baking powder, salt, butter, water

Total Prep/Cook Time: 1 hour

Don't go trick-or-treating on an empty stomach! Protect you and your guests from the horrors of hunger with these 8 scary good Halloween food and drink recipes. If you're planning on turning your Halloween festivities into a full day of fall fun, take a look at our Fall Seasonal Guide to discover all of the exciting activities Meridian Township has to offer! Since you can never truly predict Michigan weather, we also recommend checking out our Fall Car Care guide to ensure that your vehicle is ready for the crazy weather that's bound to hit the Mitten soon. If you happen to find anything that may require attention, schedule service with us before the snow hits to protect you and your vehicle!

Located conveniently just outside of Lansing, Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is here to help you with your car buying and servicing needs. Our goal is to create a transparent experience and a comfortable environment for all of our valuable customers. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, reach us at (517) 349-8300, or stop by the dealership at 1748 W. Grand River in Okemos, MI 48864

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Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Amazingly Easy Summer Recipes

OKEMOS, Mich., – With summer on our minds, keeping the family happy and healthy is key this season! The best way to make the most of this weather is through quick and easy recipes that won't keep you long in the kitchen and give the entire family plenty of energy so they can enjoy that sun! We've created a list of some amazingly easy summer recipes that you can try to have a fun and creative dinner that everyone will enjoy!

1. Toasted Garlic-Butter Ravioli with Spinach


Amazingly Easy Summer Recipes

Enjoy this pan-seared stuffed ravioli dish, chock full of flavor and greens for that healthy kick! Ready in just under 20 minutes, get yourself a bite of this fresh and cheesy dish today!

2. Cowboy Butter Skirt Steak Sandwiches


Amazingly Easy Summer Recipes

Garlic butter on a steak sandwich is the perfect combination for warm weather and summer fun. Enjoy this mouth watering entree today in just four steps of quick prep!

3. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese


Amazingly Easy Summer Recipes

Mac and cheese has a new best friend, cauliflower! The cauliflower adds to the creamy texture of mac and cheese and also provides a healthy serving of vegetables to this classic comfort food! You can cook this cheesy concoction in just four simple steps!

4. Grilled Cheese with Tomatoes & Bacon


Amazingly Easy Summer Recipes

Wow, does this ever look good! This fantastic combination of bacon, tomatoes, and cheese will leave you begging for more after your first helping. It's a fun and quick recipe that's nice and easy to teach!

5. Grilled Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema


Amazingly Easy Summer Recipes

Impress your friends (and your tastebuds) with this fresh take on chicken tacos! With a simple five step recipe, you'll be a pro chef in no time!

Give the summer weather a warm welcome with these amazingly easy summer recipes! These quick, easy-to-cook dishes will turn you into a master chef in a matter of minutes. You'll be cooking up something new every day to show everyone what you're made of! While you're out and about gathering ingredients, follow some of our tips for summer car care to make sure your vehicle is up to speed this summer. With a fresh car and fresh recipes, you'll be the talk of Okemos in no time!

Located conveniently just outside of Lansing, Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is here to help you with your car buying and servicing needs. Our goal is to create a transparent experience and a comfortable environment for all of our valuable customers. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, reach us at (517) 349-8300, or stop by the dealership at 1748 W. Grand River in Okemos, MI 48864

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Healthy Recipes to Drop The Winter Weight

OKEMOS, Mich. – Trying to get that beach bod but still craving winter's comfort food? We know the struggle. It's a constant battle between wanting to look good in a bathing suit and #TreatYoSelf. However, we have a solution! Getting in shape doesn't mean you have to sacrifice delicious food. So, we gathered up some healthy recipes to help you drop the winter weight!

All of the recipes below will keep you full, give you energy, and help you slim down for summer since they are packed with good-for-you ingredients that aren't short on flavor. Start incorporating a few of these healthy recipes into your routine and we bet you'll start to notice results in no time!

Healthy Recipes to Drop The Winter Weight


Healthy Recipes to Drop The Winter Weight


Healthy Recipes to Drop The Winter Weight


Healthy Recipes to Drop The Winter Weight


Healthy Recipes to Drop The Winter Weight


Healthy Recipes to Drop The Winter Weight

Want to look good this summer in a brand new ride? Stop by our Chevrolet dealership and we can help you find a vehicle that fits your needs and wants! Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!