Halloween Treats

Guess what makes a Halloween recipe stand out ? Simple. It has to be yucky to the eyes and yummy to taste ! If you’ve achieved that, your Halloween recipes have just struck the right chord, because that’s exactly it. Any Halloween party table will be laid-out with edible human hearts or brains or may be a pumpkin pie topped with eyeballs to name a few. And you’ll surely beat back at the horrific Halloween fare at first glance. But then if you don’t dare to sink your teeth in, you miss out on the fun and the delectable Halloween recipes specially reserved for you. So whether you are the guest or the host on Halloween, keep your fangs ready to taste the recipes with gusto ! For one thing, you’ll remember the spooky relish forever.

Eye these Eyeballs
3 oz lemon gelatin (sugar-free will also do)
1 cup hot water1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup tiny marshmallows
8 oz cream cheese (low-fat will also do)
1 cup mayonnaise (can be fat-free)

Mix lemon gelatin in 1 cup water in double boiler, add marshmallows and stir till it melts. Remove from heat. Add pineapple juice and cream cheese. Beat until it blends well. Cool it and fold in mayonnaise. If you have a round ice cube tray or truffle candy molds, pour the mixture in the molds and put it in the freezer to settle. Otherwise pour into a deep ceramic dish and chill until it is thick enough for scooping into eyeballs. Using a melon-baller, scoop out full balls of the mixture and set aside for decoration. For decoration, use liquid food coloring and paint creatively on them with a paintbrush. Use black food coloring for the pupils.