When you start to plan a party of any kind be it a cocktail party or even a Halloween party, you definitely need to find a place to get ideas. Since Halloween is just around the corner, we all need to start thinking about Halloween party food.  Sometimes things we already make, like the dish on the left here, just need a few added ingredients to make them Halloween like.  The picture is off a Triple Layer Guacamole, Egg and Cream Cheese Torte. However, you can easily make this with an sort of green dip you may have around the house (like spinach dip, avocado dip, etc.)

Another awesome treat is these brain dip crackers. They are actually shrimp appetizers, but don’t they look awesome?  I personally think the little brains are cute (even though I think they are going for the gross effect).  We are going to a Halloween party at my husband’s cousin’s house Halloween weekend, and I know she is going to want to make some of the Halloween food ideas that I found at Celebrations (which is also where I found these cool appetizers).  Most of the recipes are actually pretty easy to make and look this good.

Any treats you make for Halloween?

When seperating eggs, always collect the egg whites in a separate dish for quick removal of any eggshell or yolk specks.

Okay, I have forgotten to do this for several weeks now, but I am going to try to get back into the groove of doing these again.  If you want to join, check out Fun, Crafts, and Recipes.

#1. Cake. Buttercream, whipped cream or ice cream? I like all cake.  Since I am lactose intolerant, I prefer not to eat ice cream cake even though I do like it.
#2. When entertaining do you use real, paper, plastic or styrofoam dishes? If we are having a big party, plastic and styrofoam.  If its just immediate family, real because I have a dish washer.
#3. When hosting a party do you cook, have it catered or go to a restaurant? Cook.
#4. Share a recipe that you frequently serve when having a party.
Potato Salad – 10 lbs
10 lbs. potatoes
3 – 4 hard-boiled eggs
1 bottle of mayo
Mustard
½ lid white vinegar
½ cup milk
Sugar
Onion

Boil water with potatoes for approx. 30 minutes – 1 hr. Drain and put in fridge overnight.
Boil cold water and 3 – 4 eggs for 7 – 10 minutes. Drain and put in fridge overnight.

The next day, peel and slice potatoes. Mix mayo and mustard till yellow and add vinegar. Add in milk, salt, and pepper. Taste, if bitter add sugar.

In separate bowl, put a layer of potatoes, seasoning, hard-boiled eggs, diced onions, and mayo mixture and stir. Repeat until you have all the ingredients in there and mixed. Put in refrigerator and let sit overnight before serving.

This easy to make recipe is a huge hit in my house!

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 bag Green Giant frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, & cheese flavored sauce
18 frozen cooked meatballs thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Heat water till boiling. Add macaroni and return to a boil. Cook 5 minutes over medium-high heat stirring occasionally. Do not drain.

Stir in frozen vegetables and meatballs. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 11 - 13 minutes stirring frequently to prevent sticking until sauce chips are melted. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.

1 lb. lean ground turkey
1/2 tsp pepper
3 1/2 cup water
1 pkg of beef stroganoff sauce mix
3 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream

Crumble ground turkey and sprinkle with pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in water, sauce mix, and noodles and heat until boiling. Stir and reduce heat. Cover and cook 6-8 minutes until noodles are tender.

Stir in the sour cream. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated (don’t let the mixture boil or the sauce will have a curdled appearance).