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Halloween Nutella Pop Tarts

Posted October 26th, 2011 by michelle.p

I originally thought these Nutella Pop Tarts would be a great kids party dessert. Well, they are indeed. However, the audience for these chocolate-y little bits of yumminess was way beyond what I intended! The Nutella Pop Tarts’ maiden voyage as a quick dessert at a friend’s dinner party was a hit . . . even though the trial batch was slightly burned, they disappeared off the plate lickety split! Since my initial, slightly over-crisped at... Read More ›

Monster “Mash”mallow Cereal Treats

Posted October 25th, 2011 by michelle.p

October’s plenty busy. The kids’ school assignments are getting harder, football season’s in full swing and then there’s Halloween. You’re either making costumes, buying costumes or reinventing old ones. (Last year’s pirate, with bandana and fake earring, is this year’s gypsy!) Add in repeated trips to the store to buy candy, pumpkins, the pumpkin-carving tools you forgot when you bought the pumpkins and the ever-increasing vats of... Read More ›

Pizza Roll Graveyard

Posted October 24th, 2011 by michelle.p

There are a lot of good Halloween centerpieces out there, but few you’d actually want to eat. I mean, sure, mist billowing out of a well-carved pumpkin looks impressive, but all you’re left with is dried out squash and a couple of burns from the dry ice. You need something vaguely creepy, vaguely easy, and, most importantly, very tasty. Stuffing lychees with blueberries to make delicately tropical eyeballs might work, however, these are a li... Read More ›

How to Make Easy Halloween Treats for Kids

Posted October 23rd, 2011 by tbspangela

Wow all the kiddos you know with these super simple but awe-inspiring Halloween goodie ideas. Whether you were volunteered to supply munchies for a party, or you just want to whip up something awesome for the trick-or-treaters on your block, you do not have to kill yourself in the kitchen. There are tons of throw-together ideas for Halloween treats that look like you spent hours sweating over them. The Eyes Have It Eyeballs that are not at... Read More ›

Trick-a-Treat: Deviled Spiderweb Eggs

Posted October 22nd, 2011 by tbspangela

If you really want to spook-ify your Halloween party table, Spiderweb Deviled Eggs will do the trick for your treats. When Tbsperin showed me the Spiderweb Deviled Eggs from the Pillsbury Halloween Best Recipes magazine, my spider senses told me I just had to try them out. The chipotle mayo flavored filling sounded delicious, and they looked awesome in a “kinda-creepy-but-will-eat-a-dozen-by-myself” kind of way. Now while it’s stand... Read More ›

Carve Up Some Fun!

Posted October 21st, 2011 by SandiArata

It’s just a few weeks before Halloween, so it’s time to get your friends together for a pumpkin-carving party. This is a great way to celebrate the season with friends of all ages--perfect to include kiddos, but still fun if there are none in the group. Ask guests to bring a pumpkin to carve and have other necessary supplies on hand. Here’s what you’ll need: Damp and dry rags: Pumpkins often come home from the patch or grocery... Read More ›

Not-So-Spooky Halloween Party

Posted October 20th, 2011 by CoutureParties

Not all Halloween parties have to be about blood and guts. How about a Not So Spooky Party for the young ones this year? Here are some tips and ideas on how to have kids of all ages celebrate Halloween. Location It's fall, so enjoy the elements and take your party outside. Your backyard, a local playground, an apple orchard or a pumpkin patch is a great place to host a Halloween party. Activities Have the kids come dressed in their Ha... Read More ›

“I Want Candy” Apple Bites

Posted October 19th, 2011 by Jackiefo

I’ve always found candied apples to be gorgeous to look at, a great conversation piece and a pretty table-topper. But do I really want to bite into a rock-hard apple on a stick? Is this an easy snack to eat? I think not. According to my husband, who has two fake front teeth from a sports injury, candy apples are his nemesis. That sticky coating will rip those fake teeth right out, and then we’ve got a serious problem and a large dental bill!... Read More ›

Whip It Good: How to Have a Totally Rad ’80s Party

Posted October 18th, 2011 by CoconutAndLime

Every year my husband and I host a theme party focusing on a certain decade. We’re pretty strict about it: All the music, movies, games and—most importantly—food at the party have to have been introduced during that decade. Our first party had an ’80s theme, and I really went to town. Fly Food For the main courses, nothing says ’80s cuisine like California Pizza. I made a homemade version with pesto sauce, à la Wolfgang Puck’s... Read More ›

“Brain” Popcorn Balls

Posted October 17th, 2011 by michelle.p

It’s that time of year again: autumn leaves, shorter days, and yes, creepy-themed treats are back again too! My favorite creepy treat has to be Brain Popcorn Balls. I’m a marshmallow fanatic, and mixed with the slightly salty popcorn, these are so utterly simple, but one of my favorites. To strike a Halloween pun, I think they are To Die For! Aside from the sweet/salty mojo, I love popcorn balls because they are super easy to make, and... Read More ›