Terrifyingly Tasty Treats for Halloween

Halloween really snuck up on me this year, and that never happens. I usually have a costume idea by August. By the first of the month, I'm usually sipping cider and toasting pumpkin seeds.

But this year, I'm in an arm cast, so everything takes longer to do and I'm left with fewer costume options. Mummy? Zombie accident victim? Abominable snowman? I'm at a loss.

Thankfully, cast or no, there can still be treats.

We'll be doing another Halloween potluck at work. If, like me, you've let Halloween sneak up and surprise you, you might need a few good recipe ideas for holiday eats.

Let's have a look at some tasty Halloween party food thoughts, eh?


Note the dry ice "cauldron" in the back. Spooooky, right?

A Menu of Spooky Delights for Halloween
Obviously, sweets tend to be the focus for Halloween, but if you're throwing a party, the guests will certainly be grateful to see a few savory treats as well.

A Few Sweet...

Cookies of the Dead (Cute and scary.)

Goo-ls (or Globins) (Cute, scary and CRUNCHY!)

Brandied Caramel Sauce (For dipping sliced apples or pears.)

Pumpkin Spice Bread (Pumpkins!)

Not-Very-Scary Cakes (And not too bad for you, either.)

Off-The-Hook Maple Nut Bars (Seriously: these are deadly good.)

A Few Savory...

Black Bean Soup (Dark and bubbly.)

Devils on Horseback (Good year-round, but great on All Hallow's Eve.)

Hot Artichoke Dip (Serve with cut veggies as a nice contrast for all the sweets.)

And a Couple of Drinks for Good Measure

Mulled Hot Apple Cider (for the kids)

The Bronx Cocktail (for the grownups)

Hoping your Halloween costume ideas are going better than mine!

Cheers,