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Halloween Recipes From Parenting.com
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Published on October 28, 2009 in How-To 		Photo by

Tina Rupp

So you've knitted your toddler a frog suit, transformed your home into a haunted mansion, and rehearsed your shadow puppet performance. Now it's time to party! This weekend, shock and delight the little monsters in your living room by serving up a tray of delectable gore.

Parenting.com has a slew of recipes for Halloween-friendly snacks. Check out the Slimy Jell-O Treats and Fruity Ghoul's Brew below, or explore the whole slideshow here.

 

Slimy Jell-O Treats

1. Prepare a package of lime or apple Jell-O as directed and divide among 8-ounce mason jars or clear bowls, filling only halfway; refrigerate them until firm.
2. Prepare another Jell-O flavor, such as cherry, berry-blue, or grape. While Jell-O is cooking, place three gummy worms on top of set gelatin and let another hang over the lip. Pour second flavor over the worms, filling to the top; refrigerate.

Fruity Ghoul's Brew

1. Put 1 maraschino cherry in each section of an ice-cube tray, then fill with cran-raspberry juice. Add 2 drops red food coloring to each section, and freeze.
2. Mix 2 parts orange juice and 1 part ginger ale in a pitcher, and set aside. To create blood, add red food coloring to some corn syrup.
3. When ready to serve, dip the rim of each glass into the syrup, and allow it to drip down the sides. Fill with punch mixture and add 2 maraschino ice cubes.

Looking for more creepy treats? Explore Parenting.com's Eerie Edibles!

Thanks to the good folks at Parenting.com for sharing these recipes with us! Check out the site to find Pumpkin Carving Stencils, Last-Minute Costume Ideas, as well as child-friendly inspiration and advice. 


 

 

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Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. martice

Yumm :) where to start :)

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. ParadiseBodyShop

lol those look so fun

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. justlikeyouimagined

Great article, thanks!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:06 p.m. IttyBittyLiddy

Great, I like these recipes. I can't wait to try them!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:07 p.m. odiliafu

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. SewnNatural

Yay for these fantastic ideas. Thanks, Parenting!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. Ryanplz

those are awesome!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. vintagestyling

Fab ideas!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. spacejam

thanks for sharing - great ideas!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. SimpleJoysPaperie

Yummmm! These are fun and tasty!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:12 p.m. SeptemberStars

Oh man, I coulda used some of these ideas for my pumpkin carving party last night!

Oh well, maybe next year!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:22 p.m. rctees

OOOhhh Creepy....but cool (I think I'll have the worms in dirt cupcakes!)

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:26 p.m. poppyswickedgarden

YAYYY!!!! We will be making some of these for sure this year!
We just finished up a batch of Bloody popcorn for my boys school
just add red food coloring to the butter before adding it to the popcorn and add your desired flavorings and you have a simply spooky treat;)

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. KBShimmer

Great timing, I was just looking for Halloween treat ideas for my daughter!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. EdensWake

Such fun ideas!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:42 p.m. MilkGlassVintage

Love the creepy carrot fingers! What fun -- who wouldn't love Halloween ghoulery?

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:44 p.m. BabbidgePatch

great fun items and yummy treats! BOO!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:45 p.m. seababejewelry

Yummy!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:51 p.m. lovelygifts

That was awesome!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:56 p.m. AlyshaCoy

Thank goodness! I'm in charge of the Halloween shin-dig for my residence hall, and I had absolutely no idea what we were going to eat! Thank you!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 5:59 p.m. fernfiddlehead

awesome. I'm having the adult version of this party!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 6 p.m. paisleybaby

Such fun recipes!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 6:05 p.m. pinkpatrice

I love how creative these ideas are. So cute!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 6:13 p.m. heidiburton

Ah this reminds me of my ma's baking for my Halloween parties as a kid. Spiderweb cake and pond jelly! Great way to scare your parents - drop blue food dye into their rice when they aren't looking ;)

Oct. 28, 2009 at 6:21 p.m. VixVintage

Pumpkin Pie Fudge? I think I need some!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 6:23 p.m. tealandgold

yikes!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 6:38 p.m. pinkytoeclothing

yahoo! making mine tonight!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 6:44 p.m. aBreathofFrenchair

I love the pretzel sticks!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 6:52 p.m. ornamentsbydeb

Oh fun! May have to try some of these this weekend! Happy Haunting everyone!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 6:52 p.m. recycledwares

some of the food is scaring me, but my tummy is still growling.

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:01 p.m. lealerjcreates

love the yummy mummies.

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:13 p.m. loopyboopy

I'm in the midst of preparing for my nine year olds Birthday Boo Bash..these are great recipes and ideas, thanks so much!!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:16 p.m. craftpile

pumpkin fudge.....mmmm.

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:36 p.m. FrillyButts

Looks delicious!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. wunzees

love the gummies...i want to have kids just so i can do these projects and not be weird!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. michon

awesome, these look really fun to make and serve!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:48 p.m. Lotusgill

love all of them..!!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:57 p.m. paramountvintage

oooh, i love the black widow spier dish.

Oct. 28, 2009 at 8:08 p.m. theenchantedcupboard

What fun!!!!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. vivikas

haha... such fun ideas!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 8:38 p.m. kidgiddy

love the mummy yummy nutty cookies!!! so cute! I just hearted them!

I'm making my daughter's class some pumpkin patch dirt cups with yogurt...and a worm to boot!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 8:53 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

Fun stuff!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 9:05 p.m. apiecebydenise

Oh my gosh! too cute!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. SimpleTraditions

My sons would love those dirt cupcakes!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 9:14 p.m. AML125

the Pumpkin Pie Fudge looks scrumptious, and I love the fun photos, it totally gets me in the mood for Saturday!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. rebeccasanchez

I love halloween-decorated treats!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 9:37 p.m. whitehaus

ahhh! the witch finger carrot sticks are AMAZING!!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 9:37 p.m. 23rdstreetvintage

Man this puts me in the mood.
cant wait for saturday.

Oct. 28, 2009 at 9:54 p.m. asundrynotion

Hmmmmmmm.....yummy mummy nutters. Too much fun!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 10 p.m. CityChicCountryMouse

Fun ideas! I have got to try some of these!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 10:16 p.m. CleanConfections

Those jello treats are adorable!!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 10:24 p.m. littlealouette

LOVE it!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 11:12 p.m. lushboutique

where can i rsvp to this party? love everything!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 11:23 p.m. mtcoffinz

These look like so much fun! I think I'll have to make some for my son's Halloween party.

Oct. 29, 2009 at 2:13 a.m. congcongdesign

bloody cake i like. hope halloween party as your party happy happy in china.

Oct. 29, 2009 at 2:15 a.m. LilaJo

Yummmmmmmmm

Oct. 29, 2009 at 3:01 a.m. clubviv

so cute........

Oct. 29, 2009 at 4:41 a.m. vintagemaison

Excellent - how to interest a bored 13 year old...

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:57 a.m. moonthroughfog

great ideas. think I`m gonna try Slimy Jell-O

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:06 a.m. thebestvintage

Really fun ideas!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:49 a.m. evihan

heheehee made me smileeeee

Oct. 29, 2009 at 7:12 a.m. Tias

Not into whole Halloween thing as in my country we more ackowledge the All Saints Day on 1st Nov. But, it's still nice to see some cool Haloween decoration...

Oct. 29, 2009 at 8:17 a.m. MagicMarkingsArt

We'll be tailgating Halloween night - I can't wait to make and share some of these recipes...maybe even a "Bloody Martini" using the dripping blood around the rim ;)

Oct. 29, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. munchkinscreations

Love halloween and all the little tricker treaters...

Oct. 29, 2009 at 8:48 a.m. OriginalsbyLauren

LOVE that banner, what fun!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 8:53 a.m. KattyKinns

I love these, we don't really celebrate Halloween here but I'm considering a party of my own after seeing all these ghoulist treats <3

Oct. 29, 2009 at 9:12 a.m. AnniesWearableArt

Amazing ideas!! thank you thank you!!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 9:27 a.m. designlab443

yum-o!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 10:17 a.m. mythunderstood

adorable witch pretzels!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. Fairyfolk

What FUN!!!

Blessings and magic.

Oct. 29, 2009 at 11:27 a.m. shopgoodgrace

PERFECT! Just in time for the kid's school Halloween parties. :) Thank you!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 12:04 p.m. bhangtiez

fun tips & treats...thanks 4 sharing

Oct. 29, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. Iammie

Spooky yummy!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 12:55 p.m. bylynnkrestel

great recipes - not just for kids!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 1:02 p.m. tashascreations

I will make jello for sure now! :D

Oct. 29, 2009 at 3:02 p.m. warpedLaurie

Boo deletable.

Oct. 29, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. yifataharoni

Omg these are delicious and I loooooooove the new layout!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 3:40 p.m. MyMoms

Awesome!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. blueskyclouds

So clever!!!!!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 4:34 p.m. thehouseofhearts

Mmmmm.... so yummy!
I am going to try the slimy jell-o treats. It combines two of my favorite sweets Jello and Gummy Bears!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:57 p.m. metalicious

Ghoulish enough to eat!!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:06 p.m. Furryville

:^) :^) :^)

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:14 p.m. MakeABasket

yum! So cool. I will have to do some of these with my boys. thanks so much for bringing us such great articles, in addition to a wonderful place to sell our stuff!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:18 p.m. FickleFrog

I have a party to go to Saturday, what great ideas. Thx

Oct. 29, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. whitemagic

What fun!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 8:26 p.m. MissMartys

yum! I think the Fruity Ghoul's Brew would make a great cocktail for guests, dont you? Just add a shot of vodka!

My SIL makes something really cool. She puts a head of cauliflower in a clear bowl of red food-colored water, and sticks a butcher knife in it. It looks just like a brain soaking in blood. A great centerpiece for your halloween goodies table, not edible though.

Oct. 29, 2009 at 11:14 p.m. friendlycreationss

thank you so much for adding my worms in dirt cupcakes ! they are so yummy :D. great picks

Oct. 30, 2009 at 1:47 a.m. 1AEON

crazy food!!!!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 11:51 a.m. steinschmuckdesign

Sooooo coool!!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. accessoryalamode

With Halloween being a Saturday I invited some of the kids friends over for some treats. But up til now I was not sure what to make..so these ideas are great. And some yummy treats!!!

Happy Halloween All! :)

Oct. 30, 2009 at 2:29 p.m. Diversif3y3d

I have made a few of these, they turned out Great!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 6:24 p.m. VellumCreations

Great ideas!

Oct. 31, 2009 at 12:35 a.m. DolceVitaMia

I am doing back flips looking at the pumpkin fudge. Love all of these ideas!

Nov. 9, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. SquidKid

thanks for all these ideas.. they were very helpful!

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