Fun Halloween Foods for kids & adults
It’s that time of year again, Halloween, fun times for young and old. Besides all the scary decorations and the fun of creating a unique costume, parties and food are fun for all.
To save time for creating the perfect party, you can always order all the candy and sweet treats on line, instead of traipsing all over town to find your kids’ (or your) favorites . Our youngest son used to come home from college and say “ok Mom, where’s your stash of Snickers. I know you have them.” I like this assortment https://amzn.to/2Y60jBf.
Fall always brings up the thought of warm beverages, soups and heartier fare for me. But Halloween brings up spooky and fun food, so we’ll try to combine them both into some great party foodI even
Potato Salad with Olive Spiders
The easiest way to add this to your party is, of course, to buy some potato salad from the deli department in your local super market. I do this quite often for a party because it leaves much more time for the decorating and all the fun stuff.
Spiders
Slice black olives in lengthwise strips. You need 8 for each spider. Place a whole olive in the center & arrange the legs on each side.
These could also be placed on Deviled eggs to serve.
Mummy Hot Dogs
These are cute little guys for kids & adults. They use Crescent rolls from the dairy case.
Unwrap the rolls and lay out flat, cut strips from the long side of each. Wrap each strip around the dog and add strips until completed. Leave a strip bare for the eyes. Bake at 375 for 10 min. When done, place googly eyes (from baking department) onto each. I used peanut butter to stick them on.
Serve these with mustard, catsup or other condiments.
Hot Dog Monsters
This cute idea came from one of my friends, Pam. She made them for her Grandchildren when they were young and they loved them.
Cut the dogs in half, make lenthwise slits up to within a half inch of top. Cook in boilding water until the “legs” curl. Add googly eyes, again, I used peanut butter.
"Cutie" Jack-o-lanterns
These are so cute . They don’t require ANY prep time and get kids to eat something beside candy. You just need to make faces on the mandarins with a washable marker.
Scary Oreo Cookie Monsters
These were a simple little decorating job, using licorice strips , googley eyes & sprinkles and candy corn. Use your imagination.
Some Heartier Fare
Brother Gale's Chili
1 # Hamburger
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 can (16oz stewed tomatoes
3 cups tomato juice
1 can (8oz) mushroom stems & pieces
1 can (16oz) light red kidney beans, undrained
1 can (16oz) chili beans
1 pkg. (1.25oz) mild chili seasoning spices
1/2 pkg. HOT chili seasoning (season to taste)
Cook hamburger, drain. Cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil until soft. Drain
In a large pot, combine hamburger, onion, bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, mushrooms, undrained kidney beans, chili beans and seasoning spices. Heat until warm, simmer for 2-3 hours , stirring occasionnally. Makes approximately 6 servings.
Hot German Potato Salad
Hot Potato salad is great anytime but seems like a delicious addition to any Halloween party https://ritasartfulife.com/3-easy-to-make-delicious-picnic-salads/ These 3 salads are good anytime as an accompaniment for any party but especially the hot German salad.
Cowboy Baked Beans
These are super hearty and scrumptious and are a great addition to a party, also make ahead in a crock-pot. This post also has some other “side” ideas.https://ritasartfulife.com/picnic-foods-sides-salad-desserts/
What about some Dragon's Blood to Drink?
This can be made either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, as you wish.
1 1/2 c. Apple Juice
1 1/2 c. Cranberry juice
1 c. Fruit punch (Hawaiian punch- Red)
Juice of 2 limes.
2 c. berry vodka (16oz, optional
1/4 c. orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) optional
2 cups ginger ale, chilled
Stir together fruit juices and alcohol (if using) in a punch bowl or other large vessel.
Chill at least 2 hours
Just before serving, add soda. Serve over ice
So anyway, put together a little Halloween treat party for Adults & kids. Get your costume and have a ball!!
