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10 BEST HALLOWEEN PARTY RECIPES
Fright night is all about the heady scent of caramelised toffee apples in crisp autumn air, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and the sudden appearance of little witches and vampires in your neighbourhood. And, of course, the opportunity to eat, drink and be scary – so try our spellbinding Halloween food ideas and cocktails, plus dastardly decorations and haunting headbands, for an unforgettable All Hallows’ Eve celebration...
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MOLTEN CAMEMBERT MUMMY WITH CRUDITÉS AND CRANBERRY SAUCE
This isn’t a mummy anyone will want to run away from at Halloween. In fact, we predict an eager stampede to scoop up the buttery pastry ‘bandages’ and oozing Camembert with crunchy veg sticks.
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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE ‘MUD’ POTS
Layers of chocolate mousse, crushed Bourbon creams, desiccated coconut, strawberry laces, jelly snakes and edible eyes. Who will have the most fun concocting these puds – kids or grown-ups?
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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE ‘MUD’ POTS
Layers of chocolate mousse, crushed Bourbon creams, desiccated coconut, strawberry laces, jelly snakes and edible eyes. Who will have the most fun concocting these puds – kids or grown-ups?
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JACK-O’-LANTERN STUFFED PEPPERS WITH LINGUINE AND SAUSAGE RAGÙ
These spooky stuffed peppers overflowing with a fiendishly flavoursome filling may very well outshine your real jack-o’-lantern display.
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MONSTER FACE PUMPKIN SCONES
Little monsters will relish helping to create these terrifying but tasty scones – especially when making jam squirt out between marshmallow ‘teeth’ for delightfully gruesome grins.
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MONSTER FACE PUMPKIN SCONES
Little monsters will relish helping to create these terrifying but tasty scones – especially when making jam squirt out between marshmallow ‘teeth’ for delightfully gruesome grins.
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PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE WITH MINT-CHOC COOKIE BATS
The brilliant combination of hot cocoa, dark mint chocolate, whipped cream and mint Oreos is one we think you’ll go bats for (sorry, we couldn’t resist).
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CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SPIDER CUPCAKES
Prepare for the kitchen to get messy; little helpers will love making the ‘cobwebs’ for these cute cupcakes with a surprise filling. Spellbinding.
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CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SPIDER CUPCAKES
Prepare for the kitchen to get messy; little helpers will love making the ‘cobwebs’ for these cute cupcakes with a surprise filling. Spellbinding.
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POISON MERINGUE MUSHROOMS
Pipe melt-in-the-mouth meringue to make cute-as-a-button treats that everyone will make a beeline for – even the grown-ups.
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CRUNCHY-BOTTOMED TOFFEE APPLES
Bite into this gloriously sticky twist on an enduring classic. Sesame seeds and nuts add flavour – plus crunch.
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CRUNCHY-BOTTOMED TOFFEE APPLES
Bite into this gloriously sticky twist on an enduring classic. Sesame seeds and nuts add flavour – plus crunch.
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SWEET POTATO AND PUMPKIN SEED ROLLS
If you’re throwing a dinner party this Halloween, these are a natural companion to a starter of hearty soup. So moreish, they’ll disappear before your very eyes...
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PUMPKIN AND STEM GINGER PIE
Serve a classic American-style sweet pumpkin pie with punchy stem ginger. Bonus: using ready-made pastry means less fuss in the kitchen.
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PUMPKIN AND STEM GINGER PIE
Serve a classic American-style sweet pumpkin pie with punchy stem ginger. Bonus: using ready-made pastry means less fuss in the kitchen.
GET THE PARTY STARTED WITH HALLOWEEN COCKTAILS
THE POLTERGEIST COCKTAIL
Cool and mysterious-looking, this cocktail marries vodka and sherry with elderflower liqueur. The surprise ingredient of lemon sorbet gives it extra zing.
PUMPKIN SPICED ESPRESSO MARTINI
Spiced pumpkin syrup makes this a smooth, dark espresso martini with a difference. Twist pared orange zest over the glass to release tangy oil onto the surface.
BLOODY BRAMBLE
This is no ordinary gin cocktail: lemon juice and syrup add depth. Drizzle cassis on the top – it’ll create a suitably ghoulish look.
EL DIABLO
A deliciously sharp combination of tequila and Chambord raspberry liqueur is shot through with fresh lime and ginger ale. Not for the faint-hearted.
DON’T FORGET THE PUMPKIN LANTERNS...
Of course, it isn’t Halloween without that final party ingredient: a carved pumpkin lit up from within. But why pumpkins? The original jack-o’-lanterns in Ireland were probably made of plainer turnips or swedes, but Irish immigrants to the US came to use the more easily available pumpkins instead – and the vivid orange squash quickly turned into the most recognisable symbol of Halloween. Not sure where to start with your jack-o’-lantern display? We think our four-step guide is the answer...