Holiday season can be brutal if you're staying Whole30. So instead of throwing in the towel, we dreamed up some quick & easy apps that will still satisfy & dazzle. And! Only 4 ingredients each.Â
Game Day Short Rib "Crostini"
Ever hear of Sunday Funday? Well it's a thing, and this recipe is here to educate you on it. Turn on the game (or not), dive into this recipe and end your weekend on a high note.
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Makes 4 servingsÂ
What you need
3 pounds short ribs1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup Tessemae’s Balsamic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 russet potato, scrubbed and cut into ¼-inch-thick rounds
1 sweet potato, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
What you do
- Combine carrot, celery, onion, ¼ cup Balsamic, tomato paste and salt and pepper in a blender and pulse until smooth.
- Place short ribs in Instant Pot or pressure cooker and drizzle carrot mixture over top. Using tongs, toss ribs so that they’re coated in the sauce. Follow Instant Pot directions to cook under high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally (should take about 25 minutes). Make sure ribs are very tender; if not continue to cook another 10 minutes under high pressure.
- Remove short ribs to a platter and cool. Shred meat, drizzling with cooking liquid as needed to keep meat moist.
- While ribs are cooking, Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss peppers and potatoes with remaining ½ cup Balsamic and salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill peppers and potatoes until browned. Top potatoes with grilled peppers, shredded ribs, then sprinkle with parsley.
Cucumber, Avocado & Mint Dip
Finally! A dip that combines all of the best, summery things that get even better when stirred together. Serve this with whatever veggies look best and you're good to go.
Crab, Mango & Avocado "Tacos"
We'd like to thank the Academy for this super-easy, guaranteed to dazzle Oscars party appetizer! If everybody gets to look their best on Oscar night, so should our snacks:)
BBQ Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
Happy Super Bowl Sunday everybody! Now let's do this snack-a-palooza right. And that means no more sad, soggy bacon. So we decided on cooking the bacon by itself so it gets super-crispy (FTW!).