Halloween Graveyard Dirt Cups: Chocolate Pudding with Cookie Crumbs and Gummy Worms
Whisk the pudding mix with the cold milk for 2 minutes until thick. Chill 5 minutes. Serves 8 Ingredients 1 box (3.9 ...
Witch Finger Breadsticks: Garlic-Herb Italian Grissini with Almond Fingernails
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and line two baking sheets with parchment. Serves 8 Ingredients 1 lb pizza dough, sto...
Warm Spiced Apple Cider with Cinnamon, Clove and Orange for Halloween
Pour the apple cider into a large stockpot or Dutch oven and set it over medium heat. Serves 8 Ingredients 8 cups (2 ...
Toad in the Hole: Crispy British Yorkshire Pudding Bake with Sausages and Onion Gravy
Whisk the flour, eggs, milk, salt and thyme into a smooth batter and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Serves ...
Roasted Poblano and Sweet Corn Chowder: Creamy Mexican-Style Soup with Lime and Cotija
Char the poblanos directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning until blackened all over. Steam in a covered bowl 10...
Spiderweb Crepes: Thin French Crepes with Chocolate Spiderweb and Caramelized Banana
Whisk the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. In a second bowl beat the eggs with the milk, melted butter and vanilla, then pour ...
Black Widow Blackberry Bramble: Gin, Lemon and Creme de Mure over Crushed Ice
If using the sugar rim, run a lemon wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into black sanding sugar. Serves 1 In...
Puerto Rican Flan de Calabaza: Silky Pumpkin Caramel Custard for Halloween
Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Combine the sugar and water in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook without stirring...
Italian Arancini Eyeballs: Crispy Risotto Balls with Mozzarella Pupils and Marinara
In a large bowl, mix the chilled risotto with the Parmesan, one beaten egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper until the mixture h...
Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers: Spiced Turkey, Rice and Melted Cheese Halloween Dinner
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Slice the tops off the peppers and set them aside as lids. Scoop out the seeds and membranes....
Bubbling Cauldron Cuban Black Bean Soup with Cumin, Sofrito and Fresh Lime
Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large heavy pot with the water or broth and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then red...
Bloody Eyeball Shakshuka: Spicy Tunisian Tomato-Poached Eggs with Olive Pupils
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until soft a...
Dark and Stormy: Bermuda's Dark Rum and Ginger Beer Highball with Fresh Lime
Chill a highball glass in the freezer for 5 minutes, then fill it to the top with ice cubes. Serves 1 Ingredients 2 o...
Halloween Caramel Apples: Homemade Buttery Caramel-Dipped Apples with Chopped Peanuts
Wash the apples in hot water and dry thoroughly to remove any waxy coating, which keeps caramel from sticking. Push a stick fi...
Greek Spanakopita Triangles: Crispy Phyllo Bites with Spinach, Feta and Fresh Dill
If using fresh spinach, wilt it in a dry skillet over medium heat in batches, then cool and squeeze out as much liquid as poss...
Vampire-Proof Forty-Clove Garlic Chicken: French Braise with Thyme and Crusty Bread
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Serv...
Hearty Italian Minestrone: Autumn Vegetable, White Bean and Ditalini Soup with Parmesan
Warm the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery with a pinch of salt and cook for...
Pan de Muerto French Toast: Orange Blossom Brioche with Cinnamon Sugar for Dia de Muertos
If the bread is very fresh, lay the slices on a rack for 30 minutes so they dry slightly and soak up custard without falling a...
Iced Black Sesame Latte: Jet-Black Japanese Kurogoma Milk with Honey and Oat Milk
Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking constantly, until they smell nutty ...
Classic Zombie Cocktail: Three-Rum Tiki Punch with Pineapple, Lime and Cinnamon Syrup
Fill a tall tiki mug or Collins glass with crushed ice and set it in the freezer to chill while you build the drink. Serves ...
Ossa dei Morti: Crunchy Italian Bones of the Dead Almond Cookies for All Souls' Day
Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Serves 12 (makes about 36) Ingredients ...