Halloween Party Food Ideas

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Delectabley Disgusting Halloween Food

Halloween lets you really have fun putting together a banquet spread. Lets face it, there's no other time of year you can get this creative with food and get away with it! Ghoulish gourmands rejoice: its Halloween food!

Don't stop at just the food though! I've put together an accompanying lens for this one: its a how-to for creating the perfect haunted house for your next Halloween party. Check it out and combine these party food tips with the DIY props to make an unforgettable event.

Pumpkin Cake 

Actually kinda good for you!

Check out Cookie Magazine's Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Its made from pumpkin bread, is 'glued together' with cream cheese frosting and decorated with licorice whips!

Halloween Cakes 

Get really creative

Here are more flickr.com photos: this time, its Halloween cakes!

Pumpkin Cake for Halloween - Arlene's First Attempt 001 by readthisandkeep

Halloween, Cupcake Cake by David Hudson Floyd

Spider Cake by idogcow

most metal cake ever... by Banana Donuts ~ Half Baked Photography

halloween cake '07 (nikki) by Sevenmarie

Halloween Cake! by alohalady

Yellow cake! by 1031

Halloween Wedding Cake by mcoughlin

Array by Samdogs

Cake made by Lisa by asinensis

Spider cake by Phillip

spidercake spidercake doing the things a spidercake does by shekay

DeadBrownies by mstresbabette

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Halloween Cakes 

A showcase of Google blogs featuring Halloween Cakes

Enchanted Holidays Revisited: Three new Snow-Cakes on ETSY...
Grandma Attie Carolyn Warren Original. Saturday, November 28, 2009. Three new Snow-Cakes on ETSY... Now available on ETSY... Posted by Halloween Fanatic at 1:28 PM ... Halloween Fanatic. View my complete profile. My Blog List ...
22 Halloween Cakes ~ Now That's Nifty
I guess some of these aren't super Halloween-ish, just gross or creepy. But either way, they are pretty nifty. A kitty litter cake, complete with pooper-scooper. A rat cake. Wonder what the fur is made of. ...
From the Bundt Lady's Oven...I mean Desk: Halloween Spoocials and ...
Hours: Halloween, 10/31, 10am-5pm Dia De Lops Muertos, Sunday, 11/1, we are open 12:30-5pm Halloween Cookies We've got delicious decorated sugar cookies just in time for Halloween! These sugar cookies are made with pure California sweet ...
Halloween Vegan Fairy Cakes » Creation | Cut Out + Keep
Halloween! Yay! Vegan! Yay!: Amy T.'s craft creation for inspiration, or make your own version.

Finger Cookies 

Finger cookies can be made in a snap (no pun intended) and are a real hit! A vegan recipe website has great illustrations for their bloody finger cookie recipe. These truly are easy to make and very entertaining! Another (non-vegan) recipe for finger cookies too. With all the candy at Halloween though, vegan may be a wise choice!

Halloween Cookies 

Get some ideas to make spectacular Halloween cookies

Here is what I've found over at flickr.com for people's photos of their Halloween cookies. Go ahead and get inspired.

halloween cookies 02 by slushpup

Halloween cookies by cali4niadreamn23

Crumbs Halloween cookies by Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake

Mini Cookie Bouquet by I am K.E.B

"Monster cookies" by tomeppy

Sugar Cookie with Royal Icing and Fondant Spider by I am K.E.B

Crumbs cookies by Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake

Halloween Cookies by brdavids

Lady finger by Dano

almond short bread cookies to the office for...

Halloween Cookies from Wired Whisk Bakehouse by srqpix

Halloween Cookies from Wired Whisk Bakehouse by srqpix

Fondant Pumpkin Cookie with Edible Glitter by I am K.E.B

Fondant Ghost by I am K.E.B

Spider Cookies by Photos o' Randomness

Oh! Cookies!  Halloween Ones! Yum! by StarMama

Tab's Bat Cookies by Laurel Fan

Jack O Lantern by rossination

Kitty litter cake and finger cookies by Sappymoosetree

Pumpkin Sensuality by Henry M. Diaz

MmmmCookies by mstresbabette

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Ordering Your Halloween Party Needs Online 

My hand-picked selections

Be sure to check out my hand-picked selection of Halloween decor, props and costumes to complete your Halloween party food spread. The right little touches like towels, plates, glasses (test tubes can be very cool), tableclothes and decor can really make your party!

Halloween Cupcakes 

Even more chances to get creative!

Brains and Ghosts by soapbeard

Pumpkin Patch by tehusagent

boo! by dizznbonn

Mummy Cupcakes by Maid Mirawyn

Pumpkin Carving by sara.atkins

hellacakes! by egenerica

Halloween cupcakes at Union Square Whole Foods by Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake

halloween '04 by Eljay

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Get Ready To Make Some Halloween Desserts.. 

Creepy cookie cutters and cake molds.

Wilton Halloween Metal Cookie 18 Piece Cutter Set

Amazon Price: $8.82 (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

Wilton Silicone Ghost 6 Cavity Mold Pan

Amazon Price: (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

World Cuisine Non-Stick Silicone Halloween Pumpkin Mold

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

Spider Metal Cookie Cutter

Amazon Price: $3.36 (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

Skeleton Glow in the Dark Ring - 12ct

Amazon Price: $2.45 (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

You can eyeball this - measured shots aren't required 

Do you like yours dry? Bloodshot?

Fabulousfoods.com has instructions for an Eyeball Martini. Its just a standard martini (gin or vodka, pick your poison) with a cleverly shaved radish / green olive garnish. Obviously, this libation will just be for the adults at your party. The real kicker is the eyeball - you could even use these garnishes on a crudite or appetizer tray or in a pasta or green salad! Get creative!

Blogging about Halloween Treats 

Simon Food Favourites: Twilight Halloween Party: The Loft, Sydney ...
To celebrate the release of New Moon, the second movie in the Twilight saga, theloft had a special Twilight Halloween Costume Party. The bar was fully decorated with cut out pumpkin heads, candles, spiderwebs and anything else scary ...
mental_floss Blog » Creepy Halloween Party Food
When you plan your Halloween party, the food must be front and center. Since we published Gruesome Halloween Party Food two years ago, many more creepy and delicious treats have surfaced. Try serving these, and your guests will be ...
Our Best Bites: Easy Halloween Party Food
Since my little guy's birthday is so close to the holiday, the last couple of years, we've had Halloween-themed birthday parties and I've made quite a collection of easy kid-friendly party food. I wanted to have them all in one place ...
Dabbled » Blog Archive » Dot Cooks! “Live” Halloween Party Food Prep
?Live? Halloween Party Food Prep. by Dot 31 October 2009 255 views No Comment. tentacles Yesterday I did a ?live-tweet? of my cooking/prepping food for the halloween party. Which basically consists of me taking cellphone pics of ...

Savory Halloween Snacks 

Not all sweetness and light

Halloween has a dark side definitely, but bringing some nutritious food into the mix doesn't have to be that darkness. Keep everyone's spirits up while you sneak some veggies on their plates with these creative and savory Halloween snacks!

These nutritious Halloween snacks were all taken from the Family Fun website.

Halloween apple bitesApple Bites



Halloween carrot finger foodCarrot Finger Food



Halloween goblin pea grinsGoblin Grins


The Centerpiece 

Puts Some Brains In It!

Don't be a melon brain, learn how to make one at the Disney Familyfun.com! Let this melon centerpiece find a place at your 'head' table!

All eyes will be on this dish! 

Check out how to make your own gelatinous eerie eyeballs. These are made of lemon gelatin, pineapple juice and cream cheese. The iris and pupils? Get some food coloring, a brush and get creative. Spooky.

An impressive looking Halloween spread 

Using seasonal foods and colors

This video covers everything from mini pumpkin pies and pumpkin soups to desserts and drinks for both kiddies and adults alike.

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Horrifying Hors D'Ouevres 

Scary starters

Looking for a creepy way to serve up all of these 'finger foods'? Check out these products at Sur La Table. Click on the image photos to visit Sur La Table and purchase these items online.

Ceramic Skull Spreader

Skull Cocktail Picks

Spiderweb Bowl

Other Halloween Spreads In General 

Skeleton Meringue by mia3mom

It'saSnakeSammy by mstresbabette

HALLOWEEN SNACKS by rafeejewell

Snacks by Samdogs

Mo's dips by tercerojista

Snack Tray by Joe Shlabotnik

Scooby snacks! by quillons

snacks by pink_fish13

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Retro Treats For Halloween 

Serve up some candy from your trick-or-treating days.

Make your candy be a conversation starter when you serve up retro candies your guests will remember from many moons ago. Buy these retro candies online at Amazon.com.

Strawberry Pop Rocks 36 pk.

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

Now and Later Candy 18 Piece Classic Bar - 24 Bars

Amazon Price: $16.70 (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

Candy Lipstick Tub 144 ct.

Amazon Price: $21.60 (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

Halloween Cookbooks 

Enough to fill entire books!

Pick up a few books on Halloween entertaining: recipes, cocktails and all!

Kreepy Katering

Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

Halloween Fun and Food (Hamlyn Cookery)

Amazon Price: $8.36 (as of 11/28/2009) Buy Now

Halloween Drink Accessories 

Dress up any drink with these pumpkin ice cubes from Sur La Table

Shop online at Sur La Table for all kinds of holiday dinner items and housewares. They've got some really cool products for Halloween. These ice cubes will make any drink a little spookier at your Halloween party.

Illuminated Pumpkin Ice Cubes

Fred Bone Chillers

Click on the pictures above to purchase them online at Sur La Table.

Name Your Poisin 

Quite literally!

Stock your bar carefully according to this tip from Real Simple magazine on your Halloween bar. Even if the bottles are empty and just for show, this becomes a very effective display with just a little help from your printer!

Purchase Ready-made Halloween Decor Online 

Plenty of sources for devilish details

Don't forget about shopping online forHalloween decor and props to add that final, festive touch to your Halloween party spread. The right tablecloth and serveware can really make your party!

You can view my own hand-picked selection of Halloween decor online at Centsible - check it out!

Learn how to make a Bloody Brain Cocktail 

Peach Schnapps, Bailey's Irish Creme and Grenadine

Here's a spooky looking Halloween cocktail that tastes delicious. Be sure to have some of these served up for the adults at your Halloween party.

Fall Holiday Mixed Drinks

To view the next video in this series click: http://www.monkeysee.com/play/3196-fall-holiday-mixed-drinks-pumpkin-martini This video series will show how to make fall holiday mixed drinks.

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The Head Waiter 

Start this one a little a head of the game..

For a creative way to serve up your crude-itay, look to Martha Stewart (of course) for a video and instructions on how to get your very own head waiter for your soiree! This is crafted with: gauze, paper towels, coffee, corn syrup (it shows up in EVERYTHING doesn't it?) and a styrofoam head.

Serve It Up In Style 

Be sure you look devilishly done up too!

Click on the images below to purchase them online from Sur La Table.

Halloween Apron

Retro Halloween Towels

Skull Potholder

Skeleton Oven Mitt

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