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Guacamole Shrimp Flatbread Cones
Whenever I go to a super fancy party (or, more accurately, whenever I see one on TV) I am particularly interested in how the passed hors d’oeuvres are so thoughtfully chosen for effortless consumption while holding a glass of champagne. The nuance of creating sophisticated delicacies that require no utensils to enjoy is something that I strive to master each time I host a party of my own. I mentally make a list of all the finger foods I can think of, and then consider how they might translate to something more…adult.
This holiday season, I’m going next level. My daughter is finally at the age where she wants to help in the kitchen and I intend to take full advantage of her newfound interest. I have graduated my annual holiday party featuring me, sweating in an apron, to the kind where I sip cocktails and charm guests as the appetizers are passed around by a lovely and gracious young lady, to everyone’s absolute delight.
Labor sorted out, the question turns to what I can prepare that will be worthy of this elegant soiree? The stroke of genius, as it often does, comes in the form of Flatout Flatbreads. I’ve been known to create delicious flatbread pizzas, rolls and scrumptious desserts using these miracle flatbread wraps and they’re always a big hit. I wanted to maintain the stress-free deliciousness I’ve enjoyed in the past, while making an unexpected splash. Introducing, the Avocado and Shrimp Flatbread Cones.
While my guests are sure to think I have some sort of pastry chef background, these are incredibly easy appetizers for a party (or for everyday snacks). And, once you’ve baked them up, you can play around with fillings. For my party, I am going for shrimp and avocado, because, classy. I will prepare the fillings ahead of time, and leave it to my daughter to assemble and pass around. If you don’t have a daughter, it’s easy enough to do quickly yourself while still being a present host. Other fillings that I plan to try include: chorizo and cheese, hummus and crudité and chocolate mousse and strawberries.
I notice at all those fancy parties I attend vicariously through my cable box that party snack presentation is essential to achieving a lavish vibe. And cones are best presented standing up. No need to call in Amazon Prime for some overpriced cone-holders. All you need is an empty cereal box, a sharp knife and some pretty, shiny wrapping paper. Voila! (That’s French for “may I offer you another delicious avocado shrimp cone?”)
Banana Peanut Butter and Honey Roll-Ups
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Chicken and Cheddar Flatbread Quesadilla
For an athlete, but especially an athlete with diabetes, consuming a well-balanced snack to refuel after an intense workout is key. And an option that’s portable so you can take it with you on the run is even better. This recipe provides it all! The combination of the chicken and cheese provide your body with the protein it needs to build and repair muscle, while the rich fiber and whole grain content of the Flatout flatbread provides a source of slow digested carbohydrates to stabilize blood sugar levels. The healthy fat content from the avocado provides an additional source of nutrients and fiber making this a delicious post-workout snack you can enjoy often.
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BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
Has your dinner routine got the blues? Flatout Flatbread will show you how to turn those blues around and rock your family’s next dinner, with our crowd pleasing BBQ chicken pizza. Your favorite BBQ sauce sets the stage instead of tomatoes. With some shredded chicken, a blend of cheddar and mozzarella, a handful of chopped red onion, and a last minute scattering of fresh cilantro, this flatbread pizza is sure to get a standing ovation from your audience.
Our recipe is a refreshing break from the same old pizzas that everyone around here is used to, and we’ve found that throwing one of these in the oven really satisfies the primal urge to eat barbecue without the hours at the smoker (or the guilt!) Our favorite sauce is from Kansas City, arguably the BBQ capital of the world, but you can use one from your favorite hole in the wall, it doesn’t matter where, as long as you love it. Prep time on the recipe is minimal, too, so you’ll be finished before Bo Diddley finishes one song on the stereo.
Slather the sauce generously on the par baked flatbread, then load it up with a combination of all star ingredients: BBQ sauced shredded chicken keeps it sweet and tender. A sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend keeps it tangy. The red onion ups the flavor ante. And once you pull it out of the oven when everything has melted just right, cilantro adds just the finishing touch to this flatbread. These flatbreads will be gone before they even hit the table, with no evidence they were even there to begin with.
Now look around, what do you see? Just a bunch of happy, satisfied, eaters, and maybe a smudge of sauce here and there. Not an ounce of blues in sight!