Holiday Movie Snack-a-Thon: The Grinch

These little (ok, maybe not-so-little) movie marathon/snack-a-thons are starting to be my "thing" and honestly, I'm having a lot (maybe too much) fun putting them together. I'm learning from mistakes as I go and amassing new recipes to use year-round. Plus, I get to watch some favorite movies and new movies at the same time.

In keeping with the learning bit, I'll get right to the recipes from night 1 of my 12 Days of Holiday Movies Snack-a-Thon, featuring "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (the 1966 original -- don't @ me). 

The spread!

Appetizer: Grinch Guacamole

I just used store-bought guacamole (I only have so much time), but Alton Brown's is my go-to recipe for homemade guac. I tried to draw a Grinch face on the container, but FAILED miserably (I am no artist). Still tasty.

Main: Rare Who Roast 'Beast' Sliders

Ingredients

• Hawaiian Buttered Dinner Rolls (not the sweet ones)
• 1/2-3/4 lb Sliced Beef
• Horseradish
• Caraway seeds & course kosher salt
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 2-3 cups beef broth 
• Bread & butter pickles (optional) 

Directions

1. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half and place on a baking sheet. Put in the oven, cut side up under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Watch closely so they don't burn. 
2. In a sauce pan, heat beef broth over medium high heat. Once hot, place slices of beef in the broth for 20-30 seconds.
3. Remove beef using tongs and place onto bottom half of rolls.
4. Spread thin layer of horseradish on inside of top halves of buns.
5. Melt butter in microwave. Then spread onto tops of the top half of rolls. Sprinkle with salt and caraway seeds.
6. Assemble sandwiches, serve with pickles and enjoy.  

Side Dish: Pepper & Potato Who Hash

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 bell peppers (I used one green, one red)
• 1 medium onion
• Salt, pepper & garlic powder to taste

Directions 

1. Dice potatoes, peppers and onion. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat.
   
2. Sautee peppers & onions for 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt & pepper, and any other seasonings you like (I used garlic powder).
3. Add potatoes to mix and cover to help steam the potatoes through. Add 1-2 tbsp water as needed to continue steaming the potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender on the inside, and golden brown on the outside, about 5-7 minutes.

 

Dessert: Grinch Mint Brownies

Ingredients

• Brownie Mix
• Vegetable Oil
• Eggs
• 1/4 tsp Peppermint extract
• Mint Oreos
• Vanilla frosting (I used green food coloring to make it more "Grinchy")
• Heart sprinkles

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Mix brownie batter according to package instructions. Stir in 1/4 tsp
   peppermint extract.
2. In a greased pan, add half of the brownie mix. Top with a layer of mint Oreos, then top with remaining brownie batter.
3. Once cooled, remove from pan and frost. Add 3 heart sprinkles atop each brownie and enjoy.

Drinks

Grinch Punch - equal parts green Hawaiian punch & sprite + 1 scoop lime sherbet

Cindy Lou Who Spritzer - 1 part orange juice, 3 parts raspberry ginger ale, a dash of grenadine (for color), topped with whipped cream & a cherry

Next up, a double feature of Home Alone & Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Lots of great food opportunities in this one. Stay tuned!