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Gathering: an assembly or meeting, especially a social or festive one, or one held for a specific purpose. โGoogle dictionary
Gathering: a coming together of family and friends to celebrate a special occasion and toast the bonds of friendship with Gallo wine. โThe Wimpy Vegetarian
Halloween for me is the (un)official kickoff for the fall gathering season that leads to winter. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza are next, culminating in New Years and a major exhalation onto a sofa with a good book.
I love getting friends together for a Halloween potluck (sans costumes since I can NEVER think of a good costume). Something casual, almost last-minute, but full of fun. Sometimes these are the best parties of all. If you decide to have your own Halloween gathering of friends (with or without costumes), here are some fun entertaining ideasย from the folks at Gallo Family Vineyards.
This year, Iโm making this mummy calzone. The tomato sauce usesย GFV Merlot wineย and can be make a week ahead. Just keep it in the refrigerator until you need it, or freeze it for up to 6 months. You can make your own pizza crust, or buy it at your local store. But donโt forget to pick up some Gallo wine using this handyย store locator. And hereโs aย $1-off couponย to take with you!
The folks at GFV have lots of ideas coming up for entertaining during the holidays, so you might want to follow them on social media to keep up to date:
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Calzone Mummies for Halloween
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Sauce
- 1 28- ounce can peeled tomatoes I highly recommend San Marzano
- 9 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tablespoon Gallo Family Vineyards merlot wine
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 kalamata olives
- 1 ยฝ cups cooked chickpeas or 1 14-ounce can
- 2 roasted and peeled red bell peppers coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt
- ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
- ยฝ teaspoon sugar
Calzone Mummies
- 1 1- lb package frozen pizza dough or make your own
- Mozzarella cheese grated
- Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400หF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Sauce
- Add all of the Sauce ingredients together in a baking pan and stir a few times to mix up a bit. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes. The sauce should be cooked down enough that you can draw a line through the middle with a spoon and the line remains for at least 15 seconds.
Calzone Mummies
- Thaw the pizza dough according to the package directions.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll into balls. Place one ball on a lightly floured work surface and cover the other three.
- Roll out the dough in the shape of a circle to the thickness you prefer. My circle was about 8" in diameter. Place the pizza round on the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle ยผ cup grated mozzarella cheese down the middle in the shape of a column.
- Spoon โ cup Sauce on top and finish with a light sprinkling for mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- For the mummy bindings, slice the dough into 1" wide strips on either side of the Sauce and cheese.
- Working with one side at a time, wrap the strips over the Sauce and cheese.
- The top strips form the covered head.
- Lightly baste with butter. Cover with plastic. and repeat with the remaining balls of doughs. Always keep the remaining balls covered with plastic.
- Reduce the heat to 375หF and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Choc Chip Uru
What an awesome Halloween party idea, these 'mummies' look much more delicious than scary ๐
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
Calzones are my absolute favorite! I love that you turned them into mummies here, so cute!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
You can never have enough mummies on your table. ๐
Liz
Besides being SO cute, your mummy calzones sound incredibly delicious! My family would go crazy for these!
Susan
You've totally put me in the mood for calzones now Susan. This is one of those foods that when you see it you need to have it and I love how you mummified them all!
claudia lamascolo
This is one great calzone I just love that there are chick peas in it omg yum!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
These sound fabulous Susan! I would have to add some sausage for my carnivore, but I know he would adore them!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
I fell in love with this dish instantly. These stuffed mummies are perfect for Halloween.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
These are so fun, and sound incredibly delicious!
cheri
Hi Susan, how adorable these are, love your stuffing. Are you dressing up this year?
Shaina
Yum!! Love how fun and festive these are...and LOVEEE that they are vegetarian too!
apuginthekitchen
How cute are those, great for Halloween, I was in the store the other day and it's already decorated for Christmas and holiday stuff is out. Yes I also think of Halloween as the kickoff to the holiday season.
Cindys Recipes and Writings
Very fun idea, Susan!
Arlene Mobley
I love the way your mummies turned out. What a fun idea!
Tammi @Momma's Meals
I love love love these mummies! How creative and fun!
Wendy Wofford-Garcia
These are so cute...perfect for Halloween dinner!
Katie
I love that you use the wine in your pizza sauce!!!! Calzones are such a delicious treat, and as mummies - love it!
Voluptuous Hypothesis
Yummy mummies!
Mummies for dinner and blood for breakfast!
Alida
What a fun dish for Halloween (or anytime)! So tasty!