Here is a little tip sheet if you are giving out Halloween candy this year.

I’m not sure how Almond Joy and Twizzlers did so poorly. Those are always the candies that I fish out of my kids’ treat sacks.

Now for a nifty idea for an easy dinner that is different and unexpectedly delicious.

I was intrigued by the idea of using deli beef. Who knew that it would be so good filled with the veg and mash? And all of that gravy? Mmmmm. True comfort food that has a elegant feel from its presentation.

Shortcut Roast Beef Rollups

Ingredients:

3 cups warm prepared mashed potatoes (homemade or the refrigerated store bought kind)
1 (16 oz) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
12 thick slices deli roast beef (about 2 pounds)
18 ounces of beef gravy from a jar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375℉.

2. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables; mix well.

3. Place an equal amount of the mixture at one end of each roast beef slice; roll up like a wrap.

4. place beef rolls seam side down in a large shallow roasting pan, making two rows of six.

5. Pour gravy over beef rolls and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until rolls are warmed through and gravy is bubbly.

Serves 4 to 6

Recipe from Mr. Food Christmas Made Easy Cookbook

Heard this song today after a friend recommended it on Twitter.

I Never Could is from Bare Pale’s new EP coming out soon, the band swears.

Definitely catchy.

Check out Bare Pale on Facebook, Soundcloud and Bandcamp, where you can get the band’s music and check out an upcoming November gig date in the UK.

Cheers!