Halloween Jacket Potatoes

Method

Base: Jacket Potatoes
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F.
2. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake directly on the oven rack for 1 hour, or until the skins are crisp and the insides soft.
4. Slice open and lightly fluff the centre with a fork before adding your chosen topping.

Zombie Brain Tuna Mayo with Avocado and Opies Mini Gherkins
1. In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, mashed avocado, and chopped mini gherkins.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spoon into a baked potato and gently mash the top into a brain-like shape for a playful effect.

Chilli Con Carne with Opies Pickled Walnuts
• Cook the base:
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and diced red pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Brown the mince:
Add the beef mince to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat if needed.
• Add spices and purée:
Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, and chilli powder. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the tomato purée and cook for another minute.
• Simmer:
Add the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, stock, and finely chopped pickled walnut. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered on low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season to taste.
• Serve:
Spoon over the jacket potato. Add optional toppings like cheese, sour cream, or a few extra pieces of pickled walnut for extra flavour.

Sticky Ginger Chicken with Spring Onion
1. In a small pan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, chopped stem ginger, and the ginger syrup.
2. Add the shredded chicken and stir until heated through and coated in a glossy glaze.
3. Pile onto a hot jacket potato and finish with sliced spring onion for freshness.