Why, why do I find this simple treat utterly brilliant? Is it Frankenberry nostalgia? The pinkness? The “why didn’t I think of that” factor? Regardless, brilliance. Find the recipe HERE at Baking Bites. And while there, check out their clever vampire pancakes. 
Tutorial: Cobweb Sugar Cookies
View great step-by-step photos to bake and decorate these Halloween cobweb cookies HERE at zoom yummy.
[tags]Halloween, cookie decorating, royal icing[/tags]
Our basic and quick Sugar Cookie Recipe is perfect for rolled out cookie-cutter cookies, I have been using this recipe for years and it is my go-to recipe for Cookie cutters cookies.
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Halloween – Mac n’ Cheese in Coffin Toast
This brilliant meal is one I am definitely going to try, what with mac n’ cheese being my favorite food (yes, even over cookies). Find the recipe and how-tos and brilliance HERE at Almost Bourdain.
Check out this cookbook on Mac & Cheese recipes
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The Popcorn Factory GIVEAWAY!!
The Popcorn Factory was my mom’s go-to gift for years: thank yous, teachers, doctors…Everyone got a tin of popcorn. And for every occasion throughout the school year, she sent us Popcorn Factory treats in college. So imagine the lovely nostalgia (and lovely aroma) when I opened my tin and saw that familiar circle of popcorn divided between cheddar, caramel and … Read More ...
Gummy Chromosomes (and More Foodie Art)
As found via the kitchn, check out artist Kevin Van Aelst’s “Chromosomes,” made with gummi worms. See more of his work HERE, including these foodie art gems:
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Veggie Halloween Dinner
As requested by a reader… some more veggie friendly Halloween dinner ideas:
1. I love the idea of serving appetizers in a pumpkin or other gourds, like this blue cheese dip from BHG.
2. Literally veggie-friendly, a Jack O’ veggie platter from Taste of Home.
3. Or try a bean dip appetizer with bone chips from Southern Living.… Read More ...
Chocolate Plastic Tutorial
As one always trying to find an alternative to fondant, I definitely want to try working with “chocolate plastic.” Find the recipe and how-tos for making chocolate plastic HERE at about.com.
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Buried Alive Muffins
Find the recipe and how-tos for these morbid muffins HERE at Rachel Ray.
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Candy Corn Halloween Fudge
Find an easy recipe for this colorful, candy corn fudge HERE at about.com.
[tags]candy corn, Halloween, fudge[/tags]
Looking for the best fudge recipes Check out our World’s best fudge Recipes board on Pinterest and our roundup of boozy fudge recipes here. Still, want more fudge? Check out this Traditional Fudge recipe book
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Cotton Candy Cake
This cotton candy cake from Rachel Ray already has me planning my girl’s 3rd birthday party (nearly a year away). Find the recipe HERE.
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Even MORE Halloween Dinner Ideas
The Hostess with the Mostess blog has a great roundup of Halloween dinner ideas HERE, including the snake sandwich and these clever ribs from Better Homes and Gardens.
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Candy Creatures
I distinctly recall picking up a copy of the Martha Stewart Kids magazine a year or two ago (sigh, I miss that magazine) and seeing these darling candy creatures. Find the slideshow with how-tos to make candy monsters and more goodies HERE, including this cyclops, this devil, and these monsters.
[tags]gum drops, Halloween, monsters, candy[/tags]
Worst Halloween Candy
What would be on your groan-when-thrown-in-your-trick-or-treat-bag list? As a kid, my neighbor (with all the good intentions) gave toothbrushes and dimes. That would be on my list. Visit bon appetit to see their 10 Worst Halloween Candies list, including such gems as Circus Peanuts and Necco Wafers.
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Veggie Head
Visit The Swell Life to check out this veggie head Halloween appetizer constructed from veggies, toothpicks and a styrofoam head. Very clever idea!
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Healthy Halloween Jack O’ Salad
What a clever idea from All You: mesclun stuffed Jack O’ Lanterns. Find the (budget friendly) how-tos HERE,
Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home Halloween Here you’ll find dozens of spooky, cute, spirited and fun Halloween foods to delight boys and ghouls of all ages. We tossed in top pumpkin-carving tips and party … Read More ...