Sometimes when I’m trying to get ideas for my big Halloween party I spend hours and hours pouring over websites, cookbooks and magazines, but rarely do I actually get my ideas put down in one place. This year, I’ve decided I want to brainstorm first.
Instead of worrying about where to find recipes, start by just brainstorming what you want to serve at your party. You know that you can type any idea into a google search box, so really, the sky’s the limit!
Are you hosting an outdoor barn party? Why not serve fried apple rings or baked pumpkin doughnuts? Spiderweb cupcakes or gummy blood fruit snacks?
Are you hosting an upscale dinner party? What about an eyeball lasagna or full rack of “human” ribs? Using fancy charcuterie, you can make a “meat head.” Or mummy wrapped sausage. Black martinis or orange infused vodka.
For dessert? Try candy corn cheesecake or cemetery dirt cups, or pumpkin cream cheese rolls. Salted caramel lava cakes, blood filled cookies and owl cake pops or a popcorn cake.
Feel free to even dress up store bought treats like soda-pop. Instead of Coke or Pepsi labels, use scary names like “Zombie Virus” or “Spider Venom.” Be sure to keep your guests guessing. Food surprises can be good.
