Need an appetizer for a Halloween party? Start off with Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip. Here’s one of my favorite recipes, but if you’re short on time, store-bought dip is great too. Costco has a great, party-size spinach and parmesan dip. Top with some chopped parsley for color, a few artfully-arranged Townhouse butter crackers (essential b/c they’re oval shaped like a…
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Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
These jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers are quite the treat, and they’ll be the talk of your Halloween dinner party since they’re so simple, yet impressive. I love this main dish because it provides your protein and veggie all in one, so you don’t really need a salad to round it out. This recipe calls for turkey or beef, but you could easily…
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Best Healthy Halloween-themed Kid Snacks
There’s one thing on kids’ minds before trick-or-treating, and that’s… well… trick-or-treating. So, don’t try to wow them with a gourmet spread of adult foods. Instead, settle for easy-to-grab fruit that’s fun to look at and festive! Here are some great ideas for the best healthy Halloween-themed kid snacks: Alternating green and purple grapes on a skewer with candy eyes and…
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Creepy Halloween Finger Breadsticks
Get in the trick-or-treating spirit by throwing a Halloween dinner party. Take your menu beyond pizza with these elegant, yet festive Halloween food ideas and for your spooky feast! These Halloween finger breadsticks look super creepy and are sure to please even the most skeptical ghoul. You can make these in a snap. Here’s what you need: 1 Roll of…
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Year-Round Beachy Ceviche Party with Edible Table Runner
Many of us desert dwellers daydream of the soft crashing waves and ocean breeze as we make it through our hottest summer months. In fact, the coast it’s where most of go to escape our summer heat. I think this may hold true for a lot of people who don’t live by the water, so it’s not far-fetched that you…
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