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Posted:12.10.2008, 07:56

Mushroom eye balls

Take some medium/large mushrooms and remove the stems.
Put them in a pan and bake (350) just until they lose their
crunch. (don't over cook or they will shrink and lose their
water) Allow them to cool.

Place tops on pan so that the hole where the stem was connected
is facing up. Fill the hole with a ball of cream cheese (you can
add garlic and/or diced water chestnuts for flavor or crunch).
Put a single slice of black olive in the center of each ball.
Use paprika to draw in veins radiating from the center.

Posted:13.10.2008, 08:27

Red Eye Specials!

Ingredients
30 small plum tomatoes (about 2 inches long)
2/3 cup purchased pesto
2 containers (6 oz. each) bocconcini (mini fresh mozzarella balls)
About 30 pitted black olives
2 green onions
Directions
1. Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Trim off the end of each half so that tomato cup will set upright. Scoop out insides of tomato with small spoon and/or melon baller. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon pesto into each tomato cup. Drain bocconcini and cut each piece in half. Use end of drinking straw to scoop out a little dent in center of the rounded side of each bocconcini. Use same straw to cut out "pupils" from olive halves. Place half a bocconcini in each tomato cup. Place olive inside the hole for pupil. For eyelashes, using scissors, cut the green top of the green onions into 1/4-inch pieces. Snip the onion ring so that you have a narrow strip. Use scissors to make multiple cuts almost to edge of strip. Tuck eyelashes into gap between cheese and tomato with toothpick. Makes 60 eyes (30 servings).

Posted:13.10.2008, 13:15

Sweet edible eyeball treats!

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
3.4-ounce box vanilla pudding mix
Jelly beans
LifeSavers Gummies
Plastic eggs
2 empty egg cartons
1. Prepare the pudding according to the package directions. For each eye, fit a jelly bean into the center of a LifeSavers Gummies candy and place it in a plastic egg half.

2. Fill the egg cup with the pudding, then place the egg halves in an egg carton in the freezer until they're firm (about 3 hours).

3. Remove the egg halves from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for about 3 to 5 minutes.

4. With the back of a fork, gently press down on the edge of the pudding, rolling the frozen ball out of the egg cup. If you're not serving them right away, place the eyes in a freezer-safe dish in the freezer until you're ready.

Posted:13.10.2008, 14:18

Witches Hats

This is my kind of recipe...easy
32 Hershey®'s Kisses® milk chocolates, unwrapped
1 package (11 1/2 ounces) fudge-striped shortbread cookies (32)
1 tube (4.25 ounces) orange or red decorating icing

1. Attach 1 chocolate candy to chocolate bottom of each cookie, using decorating icing.
2. Pipe decorating icing around base of milk chocolate candy.

Special Touch
Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a shallow bowl. Make a face with miniature chocolate chips and decorator candies; top with a Witches' Hat. Quick, eat the witch before she melts!

Posted:13.10.2008, 17:13

This is both clever and unique Webdeb, I have never seen this before and I am older than dust!

I can't wait to try my hand at this one!

Posted:15.10.2008, 21:53

Edible Eyeballs

Ingredients:
Carrots
Cream cheese
Pitted black olives

1. Simply slice carrots into 1-inch-thick chunks, top with a blob of cream cheese and one half of a pitted black olive and serve.

Can we enter more than 1 recipe?

Posted:15.10.2008, 22:42

Orange Worms

Wiggle these worms any way you want on your plate. If you like, give them 'eyes' made from licorice bits.

Serving: 13
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

2 cans apricot halves packed in light syrup
4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 cups orange juice

1. Place apricots in colander and let drain. Put them in food processor, cover, and whirl until well blended.

2. Place gelatin in 3-quart pan, add orange juice, and let stand for 5 minutes to soften gelatin.

3. Place pan on burner and bring to a boil over medium/high heat, stirring with whisk. Turn off burner and remove pan to rack.

4. Add apricots and mix with whisk until well blended. Pour into baking pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 4 hours, until set.

5. Use butter knife to cut gelatin crosswise into 9-inch long, 1-inch wide strips (makes about 13 strips). Use pancake turner to remove strips to serving plate. Use your hands to twist strips into worm shapes.

Based on individual serving.
Calories: 43
Total Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Protein: 2 g

Posted:15.10.2008, 22:45

Eyeball Potion

This dessert is very fun to make and to eat. The kids will love it and can help make it too. There is no cooking involved.

Serving: 10
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
blueberries or raisins
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 large package gelatin - any red flavor
1 cup cold water
ice cubes

1. Using a small ice-cream scoop, place 2 scoops whipped topping into each of 10 dessert dishes for "eyeballs." Place a blueberry or raisin in each scoop for the "pupil." Freeze 30 minutes, or until firm.

2. Meanwhile, stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl for at least two minutes until completely dissolved.

3. Mix cold water and ice cubes to make 2 1/2 cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any remaining ice.

4. Pour about 1/2 cup gelatin around the two "eyeballs" in each dish, leaving the top of the "eyeballs" exposed.

5. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours, or until firm.

Based on individual serving.
Calories: 170
Total Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Protein: 2 g

Posted:15.10.2008, 22:46

Purple Thumbs

This recipe has an unusually great flavor. You can add coconut or sunflower seed to the peanut butter if you desire.

Serving: 24
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

24 pitted prunes
1/2 cup peanut butter

1. Steam the prunes over boiling water in a colander for 5 minutes or until plump. Cool.

2. Slit one side open and stuff with the peanut butter. Refrigerate until serving time.

Based on individual serving.
Calories: 50
Total Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Protein: 1 g

Posted:15.10.2008, 22:47

Trash Bag Treats

Trash bags taste best when they're fresh and warm. They are so easy to prepare, but taste amazing.

Serving: 24
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes

6 caramel squares
24 large marshmallows

1. Unwrap caramel squares and cut them in four equal parts with your kitchen scissors. Set aside.

3. Snip marshmallows partway down the center, lengthwise. To create a trash bags, the marshmallow needs to stay in one piece, so make sure you don't cut all the way through. Insert one piece of caramel into the cut center of each sliced marshmallow.

3. With clean hands, pinch the sides of the marshmallow back together around the caramel piece. Gently pinch and pull the top and sides of the marshmallow to form your bag.

4. Arrange the bags on the toaster oven tray or a square of heavy-duty foil about 2 inches apart. Toast on a "light toast" setting for about 30 seconds or until marshmallows begin to bubble. The bags will melt and lose shape quickly, so be careful not to overcook. Remove bags from oven and cool slightly.

Based on individual serving.
Calories: 30
Total Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 2 g

Posted:15.10.2008, 22:50

Chocolate Spiders

These are a great Halloween treat. They are unusual and delicious. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water, if needed, to thin chocolate.

Serving: 20
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2 cups chow mein noodles
40 pieces M&M's Chocolate Baking Bits

1. In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Stir in noodles.

2. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Add 2 pieces chocolate baking bits for eyes.

Based on individual serving.
Calories: 123
Total Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 1 g

Posted:15.10.2008, 22:52

Ghost Gut Dip (with appendages)

This dip is perfect for a Halloween feast. Your kids will love to help you make it and eat it!

Serving: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

1 cup low fat cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
1 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks

1. Whirl all ingredients in a blender. Leave a little lumpy to resemble guts.

2. Serve with appendages of carrot sticks, celery stalks, apple slices, orange sections, cucumber sticks, and banana sticks.

Note: Makes 2 cups but doubles easily.

Based on individual serving.
Calories: 37
Total Fat: 43 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 4 g

Posted:15.10.2008, 22:52

Spooky Spiced Cider

This is the ideal drink for a Halloween party. The kids will love it. You can even add alcohol for an adults only Halloween party!

Serving: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

1 gallon fresh cider
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Peelings from one orange (the orange you sectioned for the Ghost Gut Dip)

1. Put all ingredients together into a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for half an hour.

2. Strain into a crock pot to keep warm. Serve steaming warm from the 'witches caldron' with a ladle, into mugs or hot paper cups.

Note: You will also want to have some fresh cold cider available to serve for those who don't like it warm.

Based on individual serving.
Calories: 60
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Calcium: 0 mg

Posted:15.10.2008, 22:55

Mystery Punch

This punch is quick and easy and is perfect for a Halloween party. The "frozen hand" will gross everyone out...but in a good way!

Serving: 14
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 quarts cider or apple juice
3 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
1 frozen hand (see below)

red, blue or green food coloring
water
1 new disposable plastic or rubber glove

The day before the party, prepare the frozen hand:
1. Add food coloring to water until you reach desired color.

2. Fill glove with colored water, fastening end with a twist tie or rubber band. Hang glove from a shelf in the freezer and freeze overnight.

3. When frozen, remove glove from ice and place "hand" in the punch.

To prepare the punch:
1. In a large pitcher or glass gallon jar stir lemon juice and ginger until blended. Add cider, water and orange juice concentrate and stir until blended.

2. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

3. To serve, place punch in a large, chilled punch bowl. Add frozen hand or ice ring. Ladle into punch cups.

Based on individual serving.
Calories: 116
Total Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Protein: 1 g