.Octoberlicious.

.2009 Tricky TV Treats Round Up.

2009-10-21T21:47:00.001-05:00

October is full of Halloween goodies all over TV, here's a guide to not missing any Halloween themed episode in 2009! (Note: I will continue to re-post as more information becomes available.) I've only listed air dates, times and channels for my own area and time zone, times and channels will vary by location, check your local listings for air dates.

.All October.
* Wiz-tober . Disney Channel
They will be featuring Halloween and spooky themed series episodes as well as movies all month long! Check out Disney's Wiztober Website!

* Scare-O-Vision . Cartoon Network
CN is having a month full of frights and promoting Scare-O-Thon weekends this month. I flipped through my guide and noticed a bunch of great shows including a few Scooby movies, the Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy Halloween shows, Scary Godmother's Halloween Spooktacular's and Monster House all set to air Monday the 12th.

* 31 Days of Halloween . SyFy
They play nothing but scary horror flicks during the month of October. Lots of cheesy low-budget flicks but here are some of the big studio movies they will be featuring: The Crow, Interview with the Vampire, Saw I, II and III, Stephen King's Rose Red, The Skeleton Key, Final Destination 2, Cursed and many more!

* Marhta Stewart's Hand-Made Halloween . NBC . 12pm Central Daily
Martha generally features something to do with fall or Halloween in every episode durring the month of October. Check out Martha's Site for loads of amazing Halloween treats.

.Friday, October 16th.

* Wizards of Waverly Place - "Halloween" . Disney Channel . 7pm Central
The Russo family comes together to create the scariest haunted house ever for Halloween.

* Zeke & Luther - "The Haunted Board" . Disney Channel . 8:30pm Central
Zeke and Luther buy themselves a new skateboard online. But when it turns out to be haunted, they have no choice but to find a way to get rid of it.

.Sunday, October 18th.

* The Simpsons - "Treehouse of Horror XX" . FOX . 7:30pm Central
A segment that features elements of the films 28 Days Later and Children of Men where Krusty the Clown serves hamburgers made from "mad cows" and turns the citizens of Springfield into zombies[1]. The two other stories see Bart and Lisa become involved in a murder scheme, and a Sweeney Todd-inspired musical segment in which Homer is impaled on Moe's microbrewery, mixing his blood with the beer and turning it delicious. The opening sequence will feature a parody of the Alfred Hitchcock films Psycho and Strangers on a Train. Catch a re-airing of last year's great Treehouse right before this one!

* Halloween Block Party . HGTV . 7pm Central
Three families join forces with today's hottest lifestyle experts and event planners, Michael Russo, Kelley Moore and Eddie Ross, to go head-to-head in creating the best Halloween bash this neighborhood has ever seen! The sophisticated Haunted Mansion design is a grown-up affair, while Hansel and Gretel is all about the kids (which not only benefits the neighborhood, but the Trick or Treat for UNICEF campaign as well). The Legend of Sleepy Hollow design inspires a classic, stunning event that proves you don't have to spend a lot of money to throw the coolest bash on the block. Halloween Block Party will offer up the hottest design tricks and treats on decor, food, pumpkin carving, floral arrangements, tablescapes and entertainment to help you get your haunt on this Halloween!

.Monday, October 19th.
* 13 Nights of Halloween . ABCFamily
This year they will be showing some of my favorties including The Goonies, Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, The Corpse Bride, Hocus Pocus and many more! For the full schedule, check out their site!

* Twilight Weekly Spotlight - "Looking Like a Vampire" . REELZ . 9am Central
An in-depth look at how one of Hollywood's most prestigious make-up houses, Drac Studios, turns actors into vampires and some advice on how you can dress up like your favorite Cullen for Halloween.

.Tuesday, October 20th.

* 90210 - "Unmasked" . CW . 7pm Central
On Halloween, Adrianna tries to deal with the end of her relationship with Navid; Silver and Kelly disagree about caring for Jackie; Silver discovers she has more in common with Teddy; Naomi and Jamie have an intimate conversation.

.Friday, October 23rd.
* Fear Fest 09 . AMC
Catch many classic horror films such as Aliens, Halloween, Night of the Living Dead, The Shining, The Amityville Horror and many more! For the full schedule, check out AMC's Fear Fest 09 Site.

* Rachael Ray - "Bedbugs, Sela Ward" . ABC . 9am Central

* Leonard Maltin's Secrets Out - "Halloween Special" . REELZ . 9:30am Central

* WordGirl - "Tobey's Tricks and Treats; Escape Wham" . PBS . 3:30pm Central
Tobey sets his robots on a candy-stealing spree, vowing to ruin Halloween; Chuck and Whammer attempt to steal Henry VIII artifacts.

* The Troop - "The Great Punkin" . NIK . 7:30pm Central
When the security system breaks down on Halloween night, the Troop must capture escaped monsters; Stockley is terrified by a ghost story.

.Saturday, October 24th.
* 30-Minute Meals - "Grown-Up Halloween" . Food Network . 8am Central
Spinach salad on garlic croutons; turkey chili; sweet potato shepherd's pie.

* Imagination Movers - "A Monster Problem" . Disney Channel . 9am Central
The Movers help a monster become less scary for Halloween.

* Back at the Barnyard - "Halloween Special" . NIK . 9:30pm Central
The animals begin to disappear after Otis steals candy from a legendary masked man named Hockey Mask Bob.

* The Mighty B! - "Catatonic" . NIK . 9am Central
Bessie gets into character when she dresses up as a cat for Halloween. Click Here to watch the Catatonic Music Video at Nick.Com.

.Sunday, October 25th.
* The Fashion Team . TVGN . 6pm Central

* Halloween on Ice . NBC . 3pm Central
This is a two-hour special featuring Nancy Kerrigan from Omaha, Nebraska. Its currently on tour and is also on DVD.

.Monday, October 26th.
* Live with Regis and Kelly - "Halloween Week" . FOX . 10a Central
Regis and Kelly begin their week of Halloween features today!

* NewNowNext Pop Lab - "Halloween Edition" . LOGO . 6pm Central

* Glen Martin D.D.S. - "Halloween Hang Over" . NIK . 7pm Central

* Trauma - "Masquerade" . NBC . 8pm Central
It's Halloween time in San Francisco and anything can happen... Tyler (Kevin Rankin) and Boone (Derek Luke) are on the scene when chaos erupts at a Halloween party. Meanwhile, Nancy (Anastasia Griffith) and Glenn’s (Taylor Kinney) shift takes an unusual turn. Elsewhere, a secret is revealed that can change a partnership. Aimee Garcia, Jamey Sheridan and Cliff Curtis also star. Scottie Thompson and Ryan Michelle Bathe guest star.

* Gossip Girl . "How to Succeed in Bassness" . CW . 8pm Central
Looking for publicity for his new hotel, Chuck moves his club's opening and convinces Serena to assist him in getting the word out. Feeling left out, Blair tries to win Chuck's approval by secretly helping him with a problem concerning the opening night. Meanwhile, Dan get's nervous after watching one of Olivia's infamous sex scenes with her co-star and real-life boyfriend during that time, Patrick Robinson. Jenny is forced to choose between Eric and her new role as Queen Bee, which as a result causes major conflict between the two characters.

* Castle - "Vampire Weekend" . ABC . 9pm Central
As Halloween approaches, Castle and Beckett are called to a graveyard where the body of a young man sporting vampire fangs has been discovered with a wooden stake driven through his heart. Their investigation takes them deep into the heart of New York’s underground Vampire Fetish Community, where they learn that the secret motive for the victim’s murder may be hiding within the pages of the graphic novel he was writing before his death.

.Wednesday, October 28th.
* Monsters Vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space . NBC . 7pm Central
The story continues after the events of Monsters vs. Aliens, as Susan Murphy and the Monsters now work with the U.S. government as special operatives. When an alien presence is detected in Susan's hometown of Modesto, California -- right before Halloween -- the team is dispatched to investigate. Everything appears normal, right down to the jack-o-lanterns peering out from every doorstep and windowsill. But when Halloween arrives, those innocent-looking carved pumpkins are revealed for what they really are -- mutant aliens. The altered pumpkins then start to implement their fiendish plan to take over Earth. The Monsters are there to combat the mutant gourds and try to smash their wicked scheme.

* Eastwick - "Bonfire and Betrayl" . ABC . 9pm Central
During the Eastwick Halloween celebration, Roxie, filling in for Bun, has a vision right in the middle of a tour through town. A fire threatens to ruin the yearly event.

.Thursday, October 29th.
* Attack of the Show!- "Halloween" . G4 . 6pm Central

* FlashForward - "Scary Monsters and Super Creeps" . ABC . 7pm Central
Mark, Demetri and Wedeck try to link the attack on Janis to an attack on them; Olivia confronts Mark about his flash-forward; Demetri and Gough track a clue that was foreshadowed in Mark's flash-forward; Lloyd's son Dylan goes missing from the hospital; Simon contacts a reluctant acquaintance.

* The Vampire Diaries - "Haunted" . CW . 7pm Central
Playing nurse in a haunted house, Elena will end up drenched in her blood and the blood of someone else. “What happens is pretty enormous,” says co-execuetive producer Julie Plec. “It’s our biggest thing so far. Everything that we’ve been building to with one specific character comes to a head and ultimately changes all the sibling relationships forever.” Nina Dobrev (Elena) says “There are people dressing up like vampires all around town, which is confusing. Something happens that requires the Salvatore brothers to work together to cover their tracks.”

* Community - "Introduction to Statistics" . NBC . 7pm Central
Jeff is crushing on his statistics professor and is bent on asking her out on a date. He needs to choose between pursuing her or showing up at Annie's Day of the Dead party. Pierce accepts and deals with his being old.

* Parks and Recreation - "Greg Pikitis" . NBC . 7:30pm Central
Leslie enlists of Dave and Andy to track down a vandal.

* The Office - "Koi Pond" . NBC . 8pm Central
It’s Halloween and the office plans a “Haunted House” for the children in the community. And at an important business meeting, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) falls into a koi pond. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Andy (Ed Helms) go cold calling to drum up more sales.

* The Mentalist - "Red Scare" . CBS . 9pm Central [Possible]
Jane and the CBI encounter a ghost and a haunted mansion when they investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy man who witnesses say was murdered by a ghost haunting his mansion.

.Friday, October 30th.

* Ghost Whisperer - "Head Over Heels" . CBS . 7pm Central
The Headless Horseman from the Legend of Sleepy Hollow begins to haunt Melinda. Melinda worries about Aiden's safety when the legendary book turns up in his classroom.

* Ugly Betty - "The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob" . ABC . 8pm Central
Betty has Marc as be her temporary assistant thanks to Wilhemina. Betty ends up covering the worst jobs in New York as an assignment but she needs to dress up as a hot dog and perform a Bollywood style dance. Marc has insecurities about how his idol at Vogue magazine will percieve him. Daniel is targeted by the leader of the Community.

* Medium - "Bite Me" . CBS . 8pm Central
A funeral director's (played by Sopranos vet Aida Turturro) father goes missing and the entire Dubois family ends up battling Zombies. Patricia Arquette's character, Allison, will be digitally inserted into scenes from the 1968 black-and-white George Romero zombie classic, “Night of the Living Dead” during her dreams. Middle daughter Bridgette (Maria Lark) gets in on the spooktacular fun by striking up a conversation with a dead spider named Miss Scarlet.

* Numb3rs - "Dreamland" . CBS . 9pm Central
This Halloween episode features a fed who is spookier than anyone being investigated. Kath and Kim's John Michael Higgins appears in this episode.

.Saturday, October 31st.
* FX Thriller Marathon . All Day
All Halloween day FX will be showing movies to thrill you starting off with I Know What You Did Last Summer. Through the day catch Constantine, Ghost Ship, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, Ghost Rider and many more!

Want to watch previous years Halloween themed episodes? Search TiVo by entering in "Halloween" in the search field to see what's being shown. You do not need to have TiVo service to use this search engine.

Get to setting those TiVo's! =) -

.Michael Jackson.

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With Michael Jackson's death he has become more popular than he was in the 80s so of course there will be lots of Michael's running around at Halloween this year. With his long career span and many looks, you can choose from a wide variety of looks for your Halloween costume. By heading to your local thrift store and some creative re-imagining, you can put any of these looks together. I figure I will offend both sides of the Michael Jackson debate by posting these costume ideas, but lets just remember, its Halloween. Its all in fun. =)

Young Michael How To:
Big Afro
70's Pantsuit
OR/Wild print 70s Shirt
w/ equally loud bell bottoms
Dark Skin

Thriller/Beat It Michael How To:
Red Leather Jacket
Black or Red Pants "High waters"
Black Shoes/White Socks Visible
Curly Black Mullet
Slightly Paler Skin

For Zombie Micheal:
Same Clothing as Above
Green Skin
Dark Black Circles around Eyes
Dark Shading around Cheek Bones

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Futuristic Military Michael How To:
Black Jacket with Sparkly Gold and Silver all over it
Black Pants with Sparkly Gold and Silver all over it
Sequined Glove
Sequins, Sequins, Sequins
Aviator Shades
Black Shoes w/ White Socks Showing
Long Curly Black Hair tied back in Low Pony Tail
Pale Brown Skin

Instructions:
This is a heavy on the crafty side. You either need to know how to sew or do a mean glue gun. Raid your local craft or art stores glitter and sparkle areas or buy tacky evening dresses adorned with sequins from the thrift store. Get creative, use photos for inspiration.

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Black & White Michael How To:
Black Pants
White V-Neck
White Button Down un-buttoned
OR/ Black Jacket
Sequined Glove
Black Shoes w/ White Socks Showing
Long Curly Black Hair
Black Fedora Optional
White Skin

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Wacko Jacko Michael How To:
Black Pants
Layered Tops/
Red Button Down w/White Tee
OR/ White Tee w/Black Jacket
OR/Character Tee w/Embellished Jacket
Straight Black Hair
Albino White Skin
Aviator Shades
Black Shoes w/ White Socks Showing
Face Mask
Wrap Around Head Optional
Black Fedora Optional
Baby with Blanket Over its Head Optional

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Photos for More Inspiration:

Annie, are you OKay?

.Jon & Kate Gosselin.

2009-10-12T02:04:00.003-05:00

Jon and Kate Gosselin, from TLC's 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' have been all over the news this year and continue to make headlines with their martial antics. The Kate wig is one of the most requested and sought after wigs this year. To pull off a Jon, a Kate or the duo here are some tips:

What You Need for Kate:
"reverse mullet" hair style
drop earrings or large thick gold hoops
over-sized sunglasses
solid colored shirt
plaid or khaki skirt
colorful heels
unnaturally tan skin

Eight Is Too Much Adult Wig @ BuyCostumes.com

What You Need for John:
dark spiked thinning hair/or backwards hat
some dark shades
a label flaunting shirt (preferably Ed Hardy)
baggy jeans or baggy khaki shorts
flip flops
diamond stud earring in your left ear (no peircing? you can simply use a sick on earring available in the children's jewelry section of stores)
a cigarette even if you don’t smoke it

Optional Accessories:
"Kate" should one of Kate’s books "Eight Little Faces" or "Multiple Bles8ings".
For Jon you could have a much younger, trashy girl on your arm.
A pen to give autographs to your "fans"
Friends with cameras to play the paparazzi
Eight little dolls, all strung together and tied to one of those child leashes
OR/ velcro, sew or pin 6-8 dolls onto your body (back, legs, hips and arms so that it appears as though they are climbing all over you!)
OR/ Carry a fold out picture portfolio with eight pictures of ”your kids”. Insert a picture of Job and Kate together with Kate/Jon’s picture torn out (for whomever you are portraying).

Complete Your Look:

(Source: Jon & Kate paparazzi photos from Just Jared)

If you decide to dress as Jon or Kate, please post your ideas and photos! Thanks -

.Fisher-Price Halloween Cards.

2009-10-09T23:51:00.003-05:00

I am always on the look-out for cute, at home DIY projects for my daughter and this one is perfect for her 3 1/2 year old abilities! LOL I found the link to this in a Fisher-Price e-mail and printed them right away for her. I can't wait to see what crazy coloring she comes up with for them. =) Simply print and let your child color these cute little cards featuring Halloween themes and Little People characters. (I am sure my daughter will drag me into the coloring fun as well - yay!) They can then mail them or hand them out to family and friends.

Print them HERE at Fisher-Price.com!

Have fun and feel free to scan or photograph your kids art and show them off right here! Until next time, Happy Coloring!

.Wind Chill.

2009-10-09T22:47:00.002-05:00

(2007)

Synopsis: Emily Blunt stars as a college student on her way home for winter break, catching a ride with a fellow student (played by Ashton Holmes) who's headed the same way. But things aren't exactly what they seem. When the two get stranded on a lone stetch of road- the cold and snow aren't their biggest threat. They soon realize that they are not alone when the ghosts of the people who died there start showing up.

Review: Wind Chill is a classic ghost story. It stars Emily Blunt who is one of my newest favorite actresses. She was fantastic in the Devil Wears Prada, amazing in The Jane Austen Book Club and fabulous in Sunshine Cleaning. She's knocked every performance out of the park and Wind Chill is no exception to that rule. This film was very well written and the story really pulls you in. Its a great ghost tale full of suspense with very little gore. If your not a fan of hack'n'slash type horror films, this is the best choice for your movie night!

SCARES:
THRILLS:
SUSPENSE:
GORE:

OVERALL:

Rent it if your in the mood for a good ghost tale!

.The Pumpkin Karver.

2009-10-09T22:12:00.008-05:00

(2006)

Synopsis: A group of teens who are having a Halloween Party at an old farm are unknowingly being stalked by a vicious killer who likes to carve his victims faces like jack o'lanterns. Starring Amy Weber, Michael Zara, Minka Kelly and Terrence Evans.

Review: I don't know if my cheesy horror film tolerance is leaving me in my late 20s or what but I just thought this movie was the lamest thing I'd seen in a long while. Maybe I just have a higher expectation for movies made now-a-days. That the production value and actors abilities should be better than what they were in the 70s-80s. I don't know but this movie was a hot mess. I saw the title and synopsis and thought, "Oooooh, coolness." Uh, yeah. Not so much. I figured out the plot within the first three minutes. Now that's just sad. The only redeeming quality this film as is it's horror factor. They get points on the gore scale but fail elsewhere.

SCARES:
THRILLS:
SUSPENSE:
GORE:

OVERALL:

Skip it, that's my two cents anyways =)

.Site of the Moment.

2009-10-09T13:02:00.003-05:00

On my net travels I ran across this little gem over at Disney. You can create your very own Nightmare Before Christmas wallpapers! Below is the one that I made, click on the image to be taken to the site!

The Nightmare Before Christmas Photo Mash-up Creator

Have fun, I did!

A Bewitching new Series!

2009-09-22T00:05:00.007-05:00

So, its been a while since there was a television series mainly based on witches and its been longer since this one was a movie and I am so excited! Wednesday, September 23rd Eastwick premieres on ABC!

.Summary.
In the rustic suburban village of Eastwick, lives three seemingly ordinary women who possess unique personalities and lead very distinctive lives. Roxanne "Roxie" Torcolleti (Rebecca Romijn), an uninhibited artist and a financially-challenged single mom, Kat Gardener (Jaime Ray Newman), a frustrated wife and an overworked mother of five, and Joanna Frankel (Lindsay Price), a shy and subdued newspaper reporter, are suddenly brought together through a strange encounter at the town park. As different as these women are, they are united by one common yearning - excitement and change in their lives.

Incidentally, a charismatic yet enigmatic man named Darryl Van Horne (Paul Gross) arrives in town determined to make their wishes come true. With Van Horne's help, Roxie, Kat, and Joanne soon discover their extraordinary talents and harness them to fulfill their innermost desires. As these enchanting women unleash their magical powers, Eastwick, once peaceful and idyllic, is never quite the same.

Based on the novel of John Updike and the popular 1987 film adaptation, Eastwick also stars Ashley Benson as Roxie's daughter Mia, Jon Bernthal as Kat's husband Raymond, Johann Urb as Joanna's boss Will, Sara Rue as Roxie's best friend Penny, and Veronica Cartwright as Bun Waverly, the head of the Eastwick Historical Society. Created by Maggie Friedman for the small screen, the ABC dramedy is produced by Warner Bros. Television.

Now, lets take a look back and see how it all began...

.The Novel.

The Witches of Eastwick originated as a novel by John Updike which was published in 1984.

The story, set in the fictional Rhode Island town of Eastwick in the late 1960s, follows the witches Alexandra Spofford, Jane Smart, and Sukie Rougemont, who acquired their powers after leaving or being left by their husbands. Their coven is upset by the arrival of a devil-like character, Darryl Van Horne. The mysterious Darryl seduces each of the women, encouraging them to play with their powers and creating a scandal in the town. The three women share Darryl in relative peace until he unexpectedly marries their young, innocent friend, Jenny, whom they resolve to have revenge on by giving her cancer through their magic. The witches doubt their judgment after Jenny's death when Darryl flees town with her younger brother, Chris, apparently his lover. In his wake he leaves their relationships strained and their sense of self in doubt. Eventually they each summon their ideal men and leave town. The Widows of Eastwick, John Updike's sequel to The Witches of Eastwick, was published by Alfred A. Knopf in October 2008.

.The Film Version.

The Witches of Eastwick, released in 1987 starred Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pheiffer as three lonely women who live in the town of Eastwick who make a request for the perfect man over drinks one stormy evening. Unbeknownst to them at the time, when three are together - magic happens and their wish is granted. Their perfect man comes to them in the form of Daryl Van Horne (Jack Nicholson), also known as the Devil. He helps to bring the magic out of them and things, as they so do, spiral out of control. When the ladies realize that things are going too far they want to get out -- but Daryl wont let them.

.Dialogue to Die For.
Daryl Van Horne: "I see men running around trying to put their dicks into everything, trying to make something happen... but it's WOMEN who are the source... the only power. Nature, birth, rebirth. Cliche? Cliche... sure... but true."

Alexandra Medford: "Are you married?"
Daryl Van Horne: "Good question! You see, brains! The answer is no, I don't believe in it. Good for the man, lousy for the woman. She dies, she suffocates. I've see it! And then the husband runs around complaining that he's fucking a dead person, and he's the one who killed her!"

.Production Photos.

.Trivia.
The Witches of Eastwick was filmed in Massachusetts, USA.

Bill Murray was originally cast to play Daryl Van Horne.

Anjelica Huston was auditioned for the role of Alex, but she was passed over for the part which eventually went to Cher.

Cher, dissatisfied with her part, expressed interest in playing the role assigned to Susan Sarandon; the parts were recast before the first day of filming, but Sarandon was apparently not informed of the change until she showed up on location, causing a rift between actors and studio executives that contributed to escalating tensions on set.

Director George Miller admitted the difficult relationship between himself and the producers, which became so strained that Miller began refusing to shoot scenes until production demands were met. When the studio executives responded by threatening to replace him as director, they were faced with a counter-threat from Jack Nicholson who supported Miller.

Sarandon learned to play the cello for her role as a music teacher.

A live size animatronic puppet was made of actress Veronica Cartwright for the cherry pit vomiting scene. It gathered a lot of attention on set because it could realistically thrash about convulsively and spew out massive amounts of vomit on cue. However, preview audiences found the sequence too disgusting and all the shots involving the puppet were cut out of the film.

Michelle Pfeiffer got a cold sore during the filming of The Witches of Eastwick but the director didn’t stop filming or have it covered up, because they thought it added depth to her character and what she was going through at that point of the film.

Filming the scene with numerous snakes, Cher reportedly quipped, "Which one is Jon Peters?", referring to one of the producers of the film.

The two photos below are from a deleted scene or an alternate ending.

During filming Cher and Michelle Pheiffer went to a local high school with home-made t-shirt's reading 'Eastwick High' and hung out on the football feild with the cheerleaders.

Composer John Williams' own whistling was dubbed in over Jack Nicholson's for the scene in at the ice cream counter.

.Awards.
The SFX quality was good enough to win the BAFTA Award in 1987. The music by John Williams earned him an Oscar and Grammy nomination. Nicholson's over the top performance won him both the NY & LA Critics Choice Awards.

.Previous Television Versions.
This new adaptation is actually the third television version of The Witches of Eastwick. The first adaption was an unsold pilot for NBC in 1992. It starred Julia Campbell [Best known for her role as the mean girl Christy Masters in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion but has TONS of guest spot roles under her belt] as Jane Hollis (Susan Sarandon's character in the film), Catherine Mary Stewart [Whom has been in numerous made for TV movies] as Sukie Ridgemont (Michelle Pfeiffer's character in the film), Ally Walker [Best known for her role as Dr. Samantha 'Sam' Waters in TV's Profiler] as Alexandra Spofford (Cher's character in the film) and Michael Siberry as Darryl Van Horne (Jack Nicholson's character in the film).

Ten years later, the second adaption of The Witches of Eastwick also wound up as an unsold pilot, this time for FOX. The 2002 version featured Marcia Cross [Desperate Housewives] as Jane (Susan's character), Kelly Rutherford [Gossip Girl] as Alexandra (Cher's character) and Lori Loughlin [90210 & Full House] as Sukie (Michelle's character), and Jason O'Mara [Most recently seen as Detective Sam Tyler on TV's Life on Mars] as Darryl. It also starred Fantastic Four's Chris Evans and Mean Girl's Jonathan Bennett.

.Bewitching Products.

Have an enchanted evening -

.Séances & Ouija Boards.

2009-09-21T18:05:00.005-05:00

In the mid 19th century, the world became fascinated with spiritualism. Spiritualists believed beyond doubt that there was life after death and that people's religious beliefs shouldn't be burdened by structure and rules. This belief was very popular in the United States because people were still trying to shake their Puritan foundations. Mystics and mediums began housing seances to help people communicate with the dead and talking boards were among the methods they used to do so.

.Séances.

The history of séance communication can be traced back to the third century but it was during the 1800's that the séance became popular.

(Fox sisters at Hydesville March 1848)

The spiritualism movement began in the United States in a small town in upstate New York called Hydesville with three young women, Leah, Margaretta and Kate Fox who communicated with the dead on the night of March 31st 1848. The most common version of their story is that a few weeks before that night, the Fox family had heard unexplained rapping, footsteps and other noises. On the night of March 31st, Kate Fox suddenly decided to challenge the spirit. She clapped a few times and soon after there were the same amount of taps. Margaretta joined in and finally Mrs. Fox demanded the spirits tap out her daughter's ages-it did, 11 and 13. They eventually assigned a code for letters of the alphabet so they were able to spell out longer and more detailed messages. Continuing dialogue with the spirit revealed that it was the spirit of a man who had been killed and buried in their home. Hair and bone remains were found the following summer and the girls became a world wide sensation. The three sisters found themselves traveling all over the region holding public and private séances.

Their eerie experience set fuel to a flame that spread as far as Europe. People began holding organized séances where they would ask spirits questions that would be answered by a series of raps or knocks. Many messages received from the spirits were proved to be factual and in addition to the messages, other phenomena was being witnessed and verified by many of the most credible people in American and European history.

In 1888, Margaretta Fox confessed that she had been the one making all of the rapping noises with a double-jointed toe. It was said that the eldest sister Leah had taken the majority of their earnings leaving Margaretta and Kate with nothing but their confession of being cheats earned them both a large sum of money. In 1985, Margaretta recanted her confession in writing shortly before she died. In 1905, the Boston Journal reported that the skeleton of a murdered man had been discovered in the walls of the Fox house proving that the sisters had in fact been telling the truth about their capabilities. Despite wether you believe their claims or not, there is no denying the fact that these women will forever be credited with opening up the possibility of seeing, hearing and communicating with the dead.

.Ouija Boards.

The origins of the concept of the ouija board date all the way back to the fourth century when Emperor Valens ruled Rome and it is believed to have been used by the Greeks before the Christianity came along. The earliest known patent for this concept was filed in London, England by Adolphus Theodore Wagner. He described his product as follows: “PSYCHOGRAPH, OR APPARATUS FOR INDICATING PERSONS THOUGHTS BY THE AGENT OF NERVOUS ELECTRICITY” on January 23, 1854. This patent goes on to describe the device and identify it as a talking board. “The apparatus consists of a combination of rods or pieces of wood joined so as to permit of free action in all parts. From one of the legs of the instrument hangs a tracer; on one or more of the other extremities is fixed a disc, upon which the operator is to place his hand, and from this extremity or these extremities depends another tracer. The other parts of the apparatus consist of a glass slab or other non-conductor, and of an alphabet and set of figures or numerals. Upon a person possessing nervous electricity placing his hand upon one of the discs the instrument will immediately work, and the tracer will spell upon the alphabet what is passing in the operator’s mind.”

The ouija board as we know it today was created in America shortly after the planchette had made its way over seas by a coffin maker from Maryland named E.C. Reiche. He devised a wooden lap tray with the letters of the alphabet arranged in two lines across the center of the board. Below these letters, he placed the numbers 1-10 and the words YES and NO in each lower corner of the board. He used the planchette with his board but removed the pencil tips and placed wooden pegs on the bottom of it. In this way, the planchette was free to move about the board.

Reiche was more interested in spirits than making money so he sold the invention to his friend, Charles Kennard, who then founded the Kennard Novelty Co. with borrowed money and began the first commercial ouija boards around 1886. The first patent for it was filed on May 28, 1890. After financial backers put Kennard's shop manager, William Fuld in control, the company's name was changed to Ouija Novelty Company and Fuld began claiming the name "Ouija" came from the French and German words for yes, oui and ja. Reiche had formerly said that the board told him Ouija was the Egyptian world for luck.

In 1966, the company was sold to Parker Brothers, who is known for their success with toys and board games, produced replicas of Fuld's board and for a short time, a deluxe wooden edition. They hold all the patents and trademarks to the board which is still produced in large numbers. Despite the fact that it is sold in toy stores, it remains a near duplicate (albeit a cheaper quality) of the Spiritualist board that was sold many years ago.

From the Parker Brothers Ouija Board:
It has always been mysterious. It has always been mystifying. Sit opposite your partner and rest your fingers lightly on the planchette. Now ask your question. Concentrate very hard...and watch as the answer is revealed in the message window. Will it tell you YES...or NO? Will it give you a NUMBER...or SPELL out the answer? Ask any question you want. Ouija will answer. It's only a game isn't it?

While ouija boards and séances are done year round, Halloween has long since the day of the ancient Druids been considered the best time for contacting the spirit world.

.Learn More.

May the dead rise up to greet you =) -

.Sinister Cakesters Cookie Quartet.

2009-09-21T14:33:00.000-05:00

.Batty-O Cookies.

This makes 1 serving, increase recipe as needed.

.Ingredients.
2 cinnamon red hot candies or 2 red M&Ms
2 OREO CAKESTERS Chocolate Crème Soft Snack Cakes
2 pieces candy corn

.Instructions.
1. PLACE cinnamon or M&M candies on top of 1 snack cake for the bat’s eyes.

2. CUT white tip off each candy corn piece; place on same cake for fangs. Discard orange ends from candy corn.

3. USE a zig-zag cut to cut second snack cake crosswise in half. Add to sides of bat for wings.

.Tips.
* Substitution: Prepare using OREO CAKESTERS Peanut Butter Soft Snack Cakes.

.Googly Eyes.

This is for one serving, increase as needed.

.Ingredients.
White decorating gel
2 OREO CAKESTERS Soft Snack Cakes
2 of the same color M&M's
Red decorating gel

.Instructions.
1. PLACE large dot of white decorating gel near edge of each snack cake.

2. PRESS 1 candy into gel to resemble eyeball.

3. USE red decorating gel to add squiggly lines for the veins.

.Leggy Spider-O.

This is for one serving, increase as needed.

.Ingredients.
1 piece black string licorice (16 inch), cut into 1-inch lengths
2 OREO CAKESTERS Soft Snack Cakes
Red decorating gel

.Instructions.
1. INSERT 4 licorice pieces into opposite sides of each snack cake for the spider's legs.

2. USE red decorating gel to make the eyes.

.Tips.
* This would be a fun activity to set up for kids to do at a Halloween party.

.Spooky Cat.

This is for one serving, increase as needed.

.Ingredients.
4 candy-coated chocolate chips
2 OREO CAKESTERS Chocolate Crème Soft Snack Cake
White decorating gel
2 pieces green gummy candy
2 pieces candy corn
1 piece black string licorice (12 inch), cut into 8 pieces

.Instructions.
1. PLACE 2 chocolate chips at top of each snack cake for the cats' ears, securing each with small dab of decorating gel.

2. CUT each gummy candy into 2 triangles; place on tops of cakes for the eyes. Add candy corn for the noses. Use decorating gel to draw the mouths.

3. PLACE 2 licorice pieces next to nose on each cat for the whiskers.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Bread.

2009-09-21T14:32:00.000-05:00

This makes 32 servings or 2 loaves, 16 servings each.

.Ingredients.
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
3-1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup PLANTERS Pecan Pieces

.Instructions.
1. HEAT oven to 350°F. Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in pumpkin. Gradually add combined dry ingredients, mixing after each addition just until moistened. Stir in nuts.

2. POUR into 2 greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pans.

3. BAKE 55 min.or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 min.; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.

.Tips.
* Make Ahead: Bake bread as directed; cool completely. Wrap securely in plastic wrap. Freeze up to 1 month. Thaw, wrapped, at room temperature for 12 hours.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Pumpkin Stew.

2009-09-21T14:31:00.002-05:00

Got a photo of this? Submit it to: octoberlicious@ymail.com

This will make 6-8 servings.

.Ingredients.
1 lb cut up lamb
1 large onion, chopped
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
lamb fat or olive oil, to coat bottom of pan
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 lime, juice of
3 quarts water
2 cups tender fresh pumpkin
salt
fresh ground pepper

.Instructions.
1. Saute the lamb in its own fat, or if you prefer, lamb with fat removed and a little olive oil to keep it from sticking to pot.
2. Cook on low heat in covered large pot. (about 10-15 min.).
3. Stir occasionally and cook until browned.
4. Add onion, garlic and turmeric.
5. Cook until onion is tender.
6. Add water. Cook until lamb is tender. (1-1 and 1/2 hrs).
7. Add pumpkin, salt and pepper.
8. Add lime juice. (Used as a salt substitute).
9. Cook until pumpkin is tender.
10. If you insist, this could be made with beef or chicken, sauted just like the lamb, but the lamb gives it an incredible rich flavor. The turmeric takes away the lamb taste, as does the lime juice.
11. Use a small pumpkin. it will be more tender and less stringy. And of course you could substitute butternut squash for the pumpkin.
12. For a heartier stew you can add other things such as potato, corn or other vegetables.
13. If you want a richer broth you can substitute a good beef or chicken broth for all or some of the water. (No cubes please!).
14. This will cook down. So don't add the salt, pepper and lime juice until the end to better judge the amount of seasoning needed.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Pumpkin Spice Cake.

2009-09-21T14:31:00.001-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup mashed cooked fresh pumpkin
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Frosting
1/2 cup chopped toasted PLANTERS Pecans

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, pumpkin, oil, water, eggs and spice in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium speed 4 min.

2. POUR into greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.

3. BAKE 32 to 35 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on wire rack. Spread with PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Frosting; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.

.Tips.
* How to Cook Fresh Pumpkin: Cut a 4- to 5-lb. pumpkin in half with a large knife. Scoop out seeds and stringy fiber. Save seeds for roasting, if desired. Cut pumpkin into 1-1/2-inch cubes. Place pumpkin in large saucepan. Add water to 1-inch depth. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat and simmer 25 to 30 min. or until pumpkin is fork-tender. Drain well; cool just until pumpkin is easy to handle. Remove peel. Mash with potato masher for a chunky mixture. For a smoother consistency, process pumpkin in a food processor. Drain mashed pumpkin in sieve for about 20 min. to remove excess liquid. Store in refrigerator up to 5 days. Cooked pumpkin can also be frozen up to 6 months in resealable freezer-weight plastic bags.
* Cooking Know-How: Mashed, cooked fresh pumpkin might have a higher moisture content than canned pumpkin purée. For best results, do not substitute canned pumpkin purée in recipes calling for homemade mashed pumpkin.
* Substitution: Many user comments said it came out wonderfully using a spice cake mix and a 15 oz. can of pumpkin.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Pumpkin Pecan Bread.

2009-09-21T14:30:00.000-05:00

This makes 16 servings, 1 slice each.

.Ingredients.
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/4 cup milk
2 cups flour
2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 cup PLANTERS Chopped Pecans

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Beat eggs lightly in large bowl with wire whisk. Add sugar, pumpkin, dressing and milk; mix well. Add combined dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Gently stir in pecans.

2. POUR into greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.

3. BAKE 55 minutes to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely. Cut into 16 slices to serve.

.Tips.
* For best results, use a light touch when mixing quick bread batter. Over-stirring creates a dense tough loaf.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies.

2009-09-21T14:21:00.001-05:00

Got a photo of this? Submit it to: octoberlicious@ymail.com

This will make 40 servings.

.Ingredients.
4 cups flour
2 cups oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups margarine (or Crisco)
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
1 cup chocolate chips

.Instructions.
1. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
2. Cream butter; gradually add sugars, beating til fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
4. Alternate additions of dry ingredients and pumpkin, mixing well between additions.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. For each cookie, drop upto 1/4 c cookie dough onto lightly greased cookie sheet; shape into "pumpkin-shape" with spatula.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
8. Decorate with icing and assorted candies, raisins, and/or nuts.

.Tips.
* Substitution: You can use butterscotch chips instead of chocolate chips.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Pumpkin Ice Cream.

2009-09-21T14:14:00.001-05:00

Makes about 1 quart.

.Ingredients.
1 3/4 cups pumpkin purée (1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée)
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of salt
2 Tbsp brandy (optional)

.Instructions.
1 Put the pumpkin puree, sugar, spices, and salt in a blender. Purée until smooth. Slowly add the cream, a tablespoon or two at a time, pulsing after each addition. Chill for 15 minutes (or longer, this part you can make ahead).

2 If you are using brandy, mix it in to the cream mixture right before churning. Churn in your ice cream machine 20 to 25 minutes. Keep in freezer until served.

(Source: Elise)

Enjoy!

.Pumpkin Dessert Dip.

2009-09-21T14:13:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

.Instructions.
1. MIX all ingredients until well blended; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

2. SERVE with assorted fruit and NABISCO Cookies.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Pumpkin Banana Froth.

2009-09-21T13:39:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
3 cups very cold milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
3 sliced bananas
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

.Instructions.
1. Place all of the ingredients in a large blender (in batches if neccessary) and blend until thick and frothy.

2. Pour into chilled glasses.

.Tips.
* This works great with skim milk as well as whole milk for a low fat treat.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Coffee Pumpkin Bread with Coffee Icing.

2009-09-21T13:38:00.000-05:00

This makes 16 servings, 1 slice each.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (14 oz.) pumpkin quick bread mix
1-1/4 cups brewed double-strength MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee, any variety, cooled, divided
4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, coarsely chopped
3 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE bread batter as directed on package, substituting 1 cup of the coffee for the water. Stir in chocolate.

2. BAKE bread as directed on package. Remove from pan; cool completely.

3. BEAT sugar, remaining 1/4 cup coffee and the butter in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Spread onto bread. Cut into 16 slices to serve.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bread.

2009-09-21T13:33:00.000-05:00

This makes 18 servings, 1 slice each.

.Ingredients.
2 cups flour
2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 cup mashed cooked fresh pumpkin
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
6 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, coarsely chopped

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices until well blended; set aside. Beat eggs, pumpkin, sugars, milk and oil in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Stir in chopped chocolate.

2. POUR into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

3. BAKE 55 minutes to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 18 (1/2-inch thick) slices to serve.

.Tips.
* Cooking Know-How: Mashed, cooked fresh pumpkin might have a higher moisture content than canned pumpkin purée. For best results, do not substitute canned pumpkin purée in recipes calling for homemade mashed pumpkin.
* For easier slicing, wrap bread in plastic wrap and store overnight before cutting into slices.
* Preparing Pumpkin Puree from Fresh Pumpkin: Cut a 4- to 5-lb. pumpkin in half with a large knife. Scoop out seeds and stringy fiber. Cut pumpkin into 1-1/2-inch cubes. Place pumpkin in large saucepan. Add water to 1-inch depth. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat and simmer 25 to 30 min. or until pumpkin is tender. Drain well; cool just until pumpkin is easy to handle. Remove peel. Mash with potato masher for a chunky mixture. For a smoother consistency, process pumpkin in a food processor. Drain mashed pumpkin in sieve for about 20 min. to remove excess liquid. Store in refrigerator up to 5 days. Cooked pumpkin can also be frozen up to 6 months in resealable freezer-weight plastic bags.
* Substitution: Instead of the cinnamon and nutmeg use pumpkin pie spice, use semi sweet morsels instead of the chocolate chunks and lots of users commented that they did use the canned pumpkin when making this and it turned out great.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Stack of Bones.

2009-09-21T13:32:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 box (6 oz) Rice Krispies Treats Split Stix (6 fudge-dipped crispy marshmallow bars)
1 can (12 oz) vanilla frosting
Oreo cookie crumbs

.Instructions.
1. Cut each Split Stix bar into 3 sticks along marked lines. Shape each stick into a bone. Place on a wire rack set over wax paper.

2. Scrape frosting into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 5 to 10 seconds, stirring after 5 seconds, or until pourable. Spoon over bones to cover. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes to set.

3. To serve: Mound cookie crumbs (“dirt”) on a plate. Top with bones.

(Source: Woman's Day)

Enjoy!

.NEWTON® Monster Pops.

2009-09-21T13:26:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
6 wooden pop sticks
6 FIG NEWTONS Fruit Chewy Cookies
12 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
6 ring-shaped chewy fruit snacks
Assorted Halloween decorating gels, sprinkles and candies

.Instructions.
1. INSERT 1 pop stick into each cookie.

2. DECORATE cookies with remaining ingredients to resemble monster faces. Let stand until set.

3. INSERT pops into a floral foam block placed inside a Halloween container and use as a centerpiece, if desired.

.Tips.
* Set out the decorations and let the kids each decorate their own monster pop!

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Easy Ghoulish Truffles.

2009-09-21T13:24:00.000-05:00

This makes 10 servings - increase as needed.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (6 squares) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 pkg. (6 squares) BAKER'S White Chocolate, divided
Yellow and red food colorings (3 drops yellow and 2 drops red)
3 Tbsp. BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, tinted orange
Black decorating gel

.Instructions.
1. MICROWAVE bittersweet chocolate squares, cream and butter in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min., stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted; cover. Freeze 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Use teaspoon to scoop and roll chocolate mixture into 20 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 20 min.

2. MICROWAVE 3 white chocolate squares in clean microwaveable 1-cup measuring cup or small bowl 1 to 1-1/2 min., stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Set aside. Repeat with remaining white chocolate squares in separate bowl; stir in food colorings. Cool chocolates completely.

3. DIP 10 chocolate balls in tinted chocolate, turning to evenly coat each ball. Return to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chocolate balls and untinted chocolate. Decorate orange truffles with coconut to resemble pumpkins. Use decorating gel to draw eyes and mouths on white truffles to resemble ghosts. Refrigerate 30 min. or until chocolate is firm. Keep refrigerated.

.Tips.
* How to Tint Coconut: Place BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Add 1 to 2 drops each of red and yellow food coloring; close bag and shake until coconut is evenly tinted.
* For Easier Dipping: Use a toothpick to dip the truffle into melted white chocolate; shake off excess chocolate then place truffle on waxed-paper. This may leave just a small hole on top that can be covered with a tiny dab of chocolate.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Halloween Bones.

2009-09-21T13:14:00.000-05:00

This makes 12 bones.

.Ingredients.
2 large egg whites
4 ounces fine white sugar

.Instructions.
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

2. Beat the egg whites until stiff, starting on a low speed and gradually on a higher speed.

3. Then start adding the sugar, a tablespoon at the time, keep beating until you have a thick and glossy meringue.

4. Line baking trays with paper.

5. Using a piping bag with a plain nozzle, pipe a straight meringue bone/line of approx 4 inch long, pipe 2 meringue balls at each end of the bone/line.

6. Take of any pointy bits meringue on the balls with a small knife or use scissors.

7. Bake the bones for 1 ¼ to 1-½ hours until they have dried out, let them cool on the paper.

8. If you like the bones to look more brittle, then mix in some chopped nuts.

9. The yield will depend on how large you make the bones and on the size of the nozzle.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Frankenstein's Bolts.

2009-09-21T13:09:00.000-05:00

This makes 8 servings.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (16.1 oz.) JELL-O No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Dessert
1-1/3 cups cold milk
8 paper cups or frozen pop molds (5 oz.)
8 wooden pop sticks
1/2 cup Halloween sprinkles

.Instructions.
1. PLACE Topping pouch in large bowl of boiling water; set aside. Prepare Filling Mix with milk in deep medium bowl as directed on package. Gently stir in Crust Mix. Spoon evenly into paper cups.

2. REMOVE pouch from water. Knead pouch 1 minute or until topping is fluid and no longer lumpy. Squeeze topping evenly over mixture in cups. Insert pop stick into each cup.

3. FREEZE 3 hours or overnight until firm. To remove pop from cup, place bottom of cup under warm running water for 15 seconds. Press firmly on bottom of cup to release pop. (Do not twist or pull pop stick.) Gently roll side and tops of pops in sprinkles. Store leftover pops in freezer.

.Tips.
* Wooden pop sticks are sold at craft and hobby stores.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Eyeball Cookies.

2009-09-21T13:08:00.000-05:00

This makes 40 eyeballs.

.Ingredients.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
12 ounces white dipping chocolate
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip
blue food coloring

.Instructions.
1. Cream the butter and peanut butter together.

2. Beat in the vanilla and sugar.

3. Chill for 1/2 hour.

4. Roll into small balls, chill on wax paper for another 1/2 hour.

5. In a microwave, melt the white dipping chocolate.

6. Using two spoons dip the eyeballs into the white chocolate.

7. Let cool on waxed paper until firm. Chilling will speed up the process.

8. Pour a drop or two of blue food coloring into the remaining melted chocolate.

9. Make a round iris on the eyeball, and immediately press a miniature chocolate chip in the center for a pupil, doing 5 at at time.

10. For the bloodshot effect, dip the tiny end of a toothpick (or a new clean paintbrush) in red food coloring and squiggle the lines from the pupil outward, but not quite to the edges of the ball.

.Tips.
* White dipping chocolate is also known as white bark.
* You will probably need more dipping chocolate (white bark) than 12 oz. so buy extra to be safe.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Cinnamon Bones.

2009-09-21T01:31:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 can (13 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated flaky cinnamon twists with glaze
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 teaspoons milk
1 tablespoon miniature chocolate chips

.Instructions.
1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Spray Pam or grease large cookie sheet.

3. Separate dough into 8 rounds; unroll into strips.

5. To make bones, roll each strip between hands until 13 inches long. Loosely tie knot in both ends of each strip and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

6. Bake 11 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove to cooking rack; cool 5 minutes.

7. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze, peanut butter and milk. Stir in chocolate chips. Serve "bones" with glaze mixture for dipping.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Chocolate Mice.

2009-09-21T01:30:00.000-05:00

This will make 12 mice.

.Ingredients.
4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup chocolate wafer, finely crushed
1/3 cup additional chocolate wafer, finely crumbled (for dark mice)
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar (for white mice)
24 silver dragees (small silver, edible balls for eyes)
24 sliced almonds (for ears)
12 licorice, strings (for tails)

.Instructions.
1. Melt the chocolate, and combine with sour cream. Stir in 1 cup of the chocolate wafer crumbs. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until firm.

2. Roll by level tablespoonfuls into balls. Mold to a slight point at one end (the nose).

3. Roll dough in confectioners sugar (for white mice), or in chocolate wafer crumbs (for dark mice).

4. On each mouse, place dragees in appropriate spot for eyes, almond slices for ears, and a licorice string for the tail.

5. Refrigerate for at least two hours until firm.

.Tips.
* You can roll them in chocolate sprinkles and give them the look of mangy fur, do this before rolling them in the crumbs.
* Substitution: You can use chocolate graham crackers instead of the wafers, and use white ice cream toppers (like sprinkles, but bigger) for the eyes and nose. Use red sprinkles to give the eyes a demonic look!
* Variations: Try adding vanilla flavor or rum flavor to different batches. Also try rolling in coconut.
* Adults Only: Add a bit of Kahlua to the sour cream before mixing it with the chocolate, just for a bit of zing!

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Super Speedy Boo Cups.

2009-09-21T01:28:00.000-05:00

This makes One decorated cup, 1 serving - increase recipe as needed.

.Ingredients.
JELL-O Chocolate Pudding Snacks
Thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks

.Instructions.
1. PASS out 1 pudding cup to each child. Have them remove the foil cover. Then, pass around the tub of whipped topping with a spoon and let each child take his or her turn dropping 2 Tbsp. of the whipped topping onto their pudding cup to create a "ghost."

2. ADD 2 chocolate chips to each for the ghost's eyes, then decorate with 2 fruit snacks.

.Tips.
* Each 8-oz. tub of COOL WHIP contains enough whipped topping to decorate about 24 pudding cups.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Spooky Ghost Cups.

2009-09-21T01:27:00.000-05:00

This makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each.

.Ingredients.
2 cups cold milk
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
decorating gel and 16 small round candies

.Instructions.
1. POUR cold milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping.

2. SPOON mixture into large resealable plastic bag. Close bag tightly. Snip 1/2-inch piece off one corner of bag. Holding top of bag tightly, squeeze mixture into 8 small (7 oz.) clear plastic cups or glasses to resemble ghosts. Create a "face" with decorating gel and candies.

3. REFRIGERATE until ready to serve. Store leftover desserts in refrigerator.

.Tips.
* Healthy Living: Save 2.5 grams of fat per serving by preparing with fat-free milk and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Ghosts in the Graveyard.

2009-09-21T01:26:00.000-05:00

This makes 18 servings, about 1/2 cup each.

.Ingredients.
2 pkg. (3.9 oz. each) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
3 cups cold milk
1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
15 OREO Cookies, crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
Assorted decorations: 3 CAMEO Creme Sandwich Cookies, decorating gel, 5 candy pumpkins, 10 candy corn pieces

.Instructions.
1. BEAT pudding mixes and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Let stand 5 min. Stir in 3 cups COOL WHIP and half the cookie crumbs. Spread into 13x9-inch dish; sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.

2. REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Meanwhile, decorate creme sandwich cookies with decorating gel to resemble tombstones. Set aside until ready to use.

3. INSERT decorated cookies into top of dessert just before serving. Add candies. Drop large spoonfuls of remaining COOL WHIP onto dessert to resemble ghosts.

.Tips.
* How to Make Green Grass: Use snipped pieces of green chewy fruit snack rolls to create grass around the graveyard.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Dirt Cups.

2009-09-21T01:25:00.000-05:00

This makes 10 servings, about 1/2 cup each.

.Ingredients.
2 cups cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
15 OREO Cookies, finely crushed, divided
10 worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks

.Instructions.
1. POUR milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Let stand 5 min.. Gently stir in whipped topping and 1/2 cup of the cookie crumbs.

2. SPOON into 10 (6- to 7-oz.) paper or plastic cups; top with remaining cookie crumbs.

3. REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour. Top with fruit snacks just before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Dirt Cups can also be served frozen. Prepare as directed; freeze 3 hours or until firm.

.Tips.
* How to Crush Cookies: Place cookies in resealable plastic bag; roll with rolling pin until finely crushed. Or, place in food processor; cover and process until finely crushed.
* Sand Cups: Prepare as directed, using 35 NILLA Wafers and JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Black & Orange Spook Cups.

2009-09-21T01:22:00.000-05:00

This makes 10 servings, about 1/2 cup each.

.Ingredients.
1 qt. (4 cups) cold milk, divided
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Fudge Flavor Instant Pudding
10 glasses or plastic cups (7 oz.)
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
Few drops red food coloring
Few drops yellow food coloring
10 OREO Cookies, crushed
1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles

.Instructions.
1. POUR 2 cups of the milk into large bowl. Add dry chocolate pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Spoon evenly into the glasses, filling each glass half full; set aside.

2. ADD remaining 2 cups milk to separate large bowl. Add dry vanilla pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Stir in food coloring until pudding is of desired shade of orange; spoon evenly over chocolate pudding layers. Top with crushed cookies.

3. REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Top with sprinkles.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Jack-o'-Lantern Pie.

2009-09-21T01:20:00.000-05:00

.Wiggly Worms.

2009-09-21T01:17:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 (6 ounce) package raspberry gelatin powder or grape flavor gelatin
3 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
3 cups boiling water
100 flexible plastic straws
1 tall slender 4 cup container (same height as extended straws)
3/4 cup whipping cream
12-15 drops green food coloring

.Instructions.
1. In a bowl, combine gelatins.

2. Add boiling water; stir until gelatins completely dissolve. Chill until lukewarm, about 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, gently pull straws to extend to full length; place in tall container.

4. Blend cream and food coloring with the lukewarm gelatin mixture. Pour into container, filling straws.

5. Chill until gelatin is firm, at least 8 hours, or cover and chill up to 2 days.

6. Pull straws from container (if using a carton, tear carton away from straws). Pull straws apart; run hot tap water for about 2 seconds over 3 to 4 straws at a time. Starting at the empty ends, push worms from straws with rolling pin, or use your fingers; lay worms on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.

7. Cover and chill until ready to use, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.

8. Worms will hold at room temperature up to 2 hours.

.Tips.
* A one liter plastic drink container with the top cut off works great. Make sure you put the straws in the container upside down. Allow enough time to "squirt" the worms out of the straws and ask for help!

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Spooky Parfaits.

2009-09-21T01:16:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
2-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Grape Flavor Gelatin
10 plastic cups (6 oz.)
1-1/4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1 square BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Decorations, such as Mini OREO Bite Size Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, black shoestring licorice, worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks and candy corn

.Instructions.
1. STIR 1-1/4 cups of the boiling water into the dry orange gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved; pour into lightly greased 8-inch square pan. Repeat with remaining 1-1/4 cups boiling water and dry grape gelatin in separate bowl. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until firm.

2. CUT gelatin in each pan into 1/2-inch cubes. Place 1/4 cup of the orange cubes in each plastic cup; cover each with 1 Tbsp. of the whipped topping and 1/4 cup of the grape gelatin cubes. Top each with an additional 1 Tbsp. of the remaining whipped topping.

3. MELT chocolate as directed on package; cool slightly. Pour into small resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Cut a small corner off of one of the bottom corners of bag; squeeze chocolate over whipped topping to resemble spider webs or other Halloween shapes. Add decorations as desired.

.Tips.
* Before filling cups, pipe 1 square melted chocolate onto inside of each cup to make a design or write a spooky message such as "boo." Refrigerate cups until chocolate is firm, then fill as directed.
* How to Make Spider Webs and OREO® Spiders: For spider webs, use 1 square melted chocolate to draw a cross on the whipped topping, then draw an "x" on the center of the cross; connect all ends of lines with additional melted chocolate to resemble a spider's web. For the "spiders," separate 10 OREO Cookies. Drizzle the filled halves with the remaining melted chocolate. Attach 8 (1/2-inch) pieces of black shoestring licorice to the chocolate on each cookie. Reassemble cookies. Cool completely. Place spiders on top of spider webs just before serving.
* How to Make Ghosts: Drop whipped topping by spoonfuls onto each dessert to resemble a ghost. Add 2 miniature chocolate chips to each for the "eyes."

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Spooky Jell-O Jigglers.

2009-09-21T01:13:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
2-1/2 cups boiling water (Do not add cold water.)
2 pkg. (8-serving size each) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin

.Instructions.
1. STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 3 min. until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into 13x9-inch pan.

2. REFRIGERATE at least 3 hours or until firm.

3. DIP bottom of pan in warm water 15 sec. Cut into 24 decorative shapes, using 2-inch Halloween-shaped cookie cutters, making sure to cut all the way through gelatin to bottom of pan. Lift gelatin shapes from pan. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

.Tips.
* How to Make Black Gelatin: Prepare as directed, using 3 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Grape Flavor Gelatin and 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin.
* Creative Leftovers: The gelatin scraps remaining in the pan after the cutouts are done can be refrigerated in a tightly covered container and then tossed with cut-up fruit for a colorful dessert the whole family is sure to love.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Halloween Jigglers Hands.

2009-09-21T01:12:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
2-1/2 cups boiling water (Do not add cold water.)
3 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Grape Flavor Gelatin
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin

.Instructions.
1. ADD boiling water to combined gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir 3 min. until completely dissolved. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

2. TRACE outline of hand on piece of paper. Cut out pattern. Place on top of gelatin. Cut around pattern with sharp knife, making sure to cut all the way through gelatin to bottom of pan. Repeat with remaining gelatin.

3. DIP bottom of pan in warm water 15 sec. Carefully remove hand cutouts from pan. Use as a garnish for your favorite Halloween punch or place on individual serving plates. Cut out any remaining gelatin with Halloween cookie cutters. Serve with the JIGGLERS Hands.

.Tips.
* KEEP KIDS SAFE! For children under 6 years of age, cut JIGGLERS into small bite-size pieces. Children should always be seated and supervised while eating. For more information, visit www.KraftKidsSafe.com.
* Family Fun: Let the kids use their hands as patterns for this dessert.
* Keeping It Safe: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before working with food.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Graveyard Gelatin Dessert.

2009-09-21T01:10:00.000-05:00

This makes 15 serving, 1 square each.

.Ingredients.
35 FAMOUS Chocolate Wafers, finely crushed (about 1-3/4 cups), divided
1/4 cup sugar
5 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (8-serving size) or 2 pkg. (4 serving size each) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
ice cubes
1/2 cup cold water
3 CAMEO Creme Sandwich Cookies
decorating icings or gels
10 candy corn
3 pumpkin candies

.Instructions.
1. MIX 1-1/2 cups of the wafer crumbs, sugar and butter in 13x9-inch pan. Press firmly onto bottom of pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.

2. BEAT cream cheese in medium bowl until well blended. Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping. Spread evenly over crust.

3. STIR boiling water into gelatin in medium bowl 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add enough ice cubes to cold water to measure 1-1/2 cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Spoon slightly thickened gelatin over cream cheese layer.

4. REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm.

5. SPREAD remaining whipped topping over gelatin just before serving. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup wafer crumbs over whipped topping. Decorate sandwich cookies with icings to make "tombstones." Stand tombstones on top of dessert with candies to resemble a graveyard. Cut into 15 squares. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Eyeball Potion.

2009-09-21T01:09:00.000-05:00

This makes 12 servings.

.Ingredients.
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, partially thawed
24 blueberries
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin, any red flavor
ice cubes
1 cup cold water

.Instructions.
1. USING a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, place 2 small scoops (about 2 Tbsp. each) of whipped topping into each of 12 dessert dishes for "eyeballs." Place a blueberry in each scoop for the "pupil." Freeze 30 minutes or until firm.

2. MEANWHILE, stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 2-1/2 cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any remaining ice. Spoon gelatin into prepared dishes around each eyeball, leaving the top of the eyeballs exposed.

3. REFRIGERATE 1-1/2 hours or until firm.

.Tips.
* Substitution: You can use raisins instead blueberries.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Creepy Jell-o Hands.

2009-09-21T01:08:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
2-1/2 cups boiling water
4 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor

.Instructions.
1. ADD boiling water to gelatin mixes in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Refrigerate 10 min. to cool.

2. MEANWHILE, soak 2 clean disposable gloves in warm water; rinse well. Squeeze gloves dry. Spray insides of gloves with cooking spray. (Gloves will be very difficult to remove later if they are not sprayed.) Slowly pour gelatin into each glove; tightly tie top of each glove closed with twist-tie or rubber band. Place on baking sheet. Refrigerate 4 hours or until gelatin is set.

3. CUT gloves away from gelatin hands with scissors. Add to large punch bowl of chilled prepared KOOL-AID Drink Mix, COUNTRY TIME Lemonade Drink Mix or clear carbonated beverage. Or, place hands on plate and use as a decoration for your Halloween table.

.Tips.
* For fun, place a couple of worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks in fingers of gloves before filling with gelatin.
* To add a little fresh fruit, cut fresh strawberries into slices. Place 1 strawberry slice in each glove finger before filling with the gelatin for the fingernail.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Halloween Fudge.

2009-09-21T01:07:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
2 pkg. (6 squares each) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
1 cup toasted chopped PLANTERS Pecans
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
8 drops yellow food coloring
4 drops red food coloring

.Instructions.
1. BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended after each addition.

2. ADD white chocolate, pecans, vanilla and food colorings; mix well. Spread into foil-lined 8-inch square pan.

3. REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Cut into 48 squares.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Trick-or-Treat Banana Pops.

2009-09-21T01:06:00.000-05:00

This makes 12 servings, 1 banana pop each.

.Ingredients.
6 medium bananas
12 wooden pop sticks
1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1/3 cup butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. multi-colored sprinkles

.Instructions.
1. CUT bananas in half crosswise. Insert pop stick into cut end of each banana half. Place on tray; cover. Freeze 3 hours or until firm.

2. MICROWAVE chocolate and butter in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Pour into tall glass.

3. DIP frozen bananas into chocolate mixture, turning to evenly coat. Immediately roll in sprinkles. Place on wax paper-covered tray. Serve immediately. Cover leftover pops and store in freezer.

.Tips.
* Substitution: Use chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts instead of the sprinkles.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Ghastly Goblin Grins.

2009-09-21T01:05:00.000-05:00

This makes 8 servings, increase recipe as needed.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 large apples, cut into quarters
1/4 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds

.Instructions.
1. BEAT cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well.

2. CUT thin wedge in peel side of each apple piece; fill with 1 tsp. cream cheese mixture. Insert 4 to 6 nuts in cream cheese mixture in each apple to resemble teeth.

3. SPOON remaining cream cheese mixture into serving bowl. Serve with apples for dipping.

.Tips.
* Substitution: Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.
* Store any leftovers in covered container in refrigerator.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Caramallow Dip.

2009-09-21T01:03:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
4 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
25 KRAFT Caramels (about 1/2 of 14-oz. bag)
1/4 cup evaporated milk

.Instructions.
1. MICROWAVE marshmallows, caramels and evaporated milk in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes; stir. Microwave 1 minute or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended. Cool slightly.

2. SERVE warm as a dip with assorted NABISCO Cookies and fresh fruit dippers.

.Tips.
* Use Your Stove: Place marshmallows, caramels and evaporated milk in medium saucepan; cook on low heat until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Pour into serving bowl. Cool slightly. Serve as directed.
* Substitution: Use 1/4 cup milk in place of evaporated milk when preparing this sweet dip.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Spider Cupcakes.

2009-09-21T01:02:00.000-05:00

This makes 2 doz. or 24 servings, one cupcake each.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
1/3 cup KOOL-AID Orange Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink Mix
2 Tbsp. hot water
1 can (16 oz.) ready-to-spread white frosting
24 OREO Cookies
12 pieces black string licorice (32 inch each)
48 miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix. Spoon evenly into 24 paper-lined medium muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool completely.

2. DISSOLVE drink mix in hot water. Stir into frosting until blended. Frost cupcakes, reserving some frosting for attaching candies.

3. CUT each licorice piece into sixteen 2-inch pieces; set aside. Place 1 cookie on top of each cupcake. Insert 4 licorice pieces into each side of each cookie for the "spider's legs." (Eight licorice pieces for each cookie.) Add 2 candy-coated chocolate pieces to top of each cookie using some of the reserved frosting for the "spider's eyes."

.Tips.
* Make Ahead: Cupcakes can be decorated up to 8 hours ahead.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Skull Cakes.

2009-09-21T00:59:00.000-05:00

This makes 24 servings, one cupcake each.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted
12 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows, cut in half
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix. Spoon into 24 paper-lined 2-1/2-inch muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool completely.

2. BEAT cream cheese, butter and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.

3. PULL each cupcake liner partially away from cake. Place a marshmallow half between paper and cupcake to create skull's jaw. Frost cupcakes with cream cheese mixture. Decorate with chocolate chips.

.Tips.
* Substitute: Prepare as directed, using any flavor cake mix.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Monster 'Cake'.

2009-09-21T00:58:00.001-05:00

This makes 24 servings, one cupcake each.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix, or own choice of flavor
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
6 drops green food coloring
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups)
1 tube (0.75 oz.) black decorating gel
8 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, finely crushed
3 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, cut in half

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Spoon evenly into 24 paper-lined medium muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

2. BEAT cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food coloring in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.

3. ARRANGE cupcakes on large serving platter or tray to resemble a monster's head as shown in diagram. Spread with frosting. Use decorating gel to outline the eyes, mouth, scars and hairline on the cupcakes. Fill in the hair with cookie crumbs. Place 2 of the marshmallow halves in centers of eyes; place remaining 4 marshmallow halves in the mouth for teeth. Store in refrigerator.

.Tips.
* How to Create Your Own Unique Cake: Let your imagination run wild and create your own unique cake. Just assemble the cupcakes into a shape such as a ghost, jack-o'-lantern or witch face, then frost and decorate. It's easy!

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Eyeball Cupcakes.

2009-09-21T00:57:00.000-05:00

This makes 24 servings, one cupcake each.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups)
24 ring-shaped chewy fruit snacks
24 miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces
1 tube (19.28 g) red decorating gel

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Spoon evenly into 24 paper-lined medium muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool completely.

2. BEAT cream cheese, butter and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition. Spread evenly onto tops of cupcakes.

3. PLACE 1 fruit snack on top of each cupcake. Add 1 candy-coated chocolate piece to center of each fruit snack for the eyeball. Draw squiggly lines with decorating gel from the eyeballs to outsides of fruit snacks to resemble eyeball veins.

.Tips.
* Substitute: Prepare as directed, using any flavor cake mix.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Creepy Crawly Cupcakes.

2009-09-21T00:55:00.002-05:00

.Ingredients.
Chocolate cupcake, use any of your favorite cupcake mix
Canned chocolate icing Canned chocolate icing
Chocolate sprinkles (hair)
2 pieces of eye-type candy (we used Bassett's Liquorice Allsorts)
Clean scissors Clean scissors
Ruler Ruler
1 package of black string lace licorice (legs)

.Instructions.
1. Frost the cupcake with chocolate icing and cover with sprinkles.
2. Press the eyes into place.
3. Use scissors to cut eight 4-inch pieces of licorice for the legs. Holding all of the legs together in a bunch, bend them in half and crease. Push the end of each leg into the cupcake as shown.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Cool Spider Cupcakes.

2009-09-21T00:55:00.001-05:00

.Ingredients.
24 baked chocolate cupcakes, paper liners removed
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
24 pieces (24-inch each) black shoestring licorice
48 M&M's

.Instructions.
1. FROST tops and sides of cupcakes with whipped topping. Decorate with chocolate sprinkles.

2. CUT each piece of licorice into 8 pieces. Insert 8 pieces licorice into top of teach cupcake to create "spider legs." Top with 2 candies for "eyes." Store leftover cupcakes in refrigerator.

.Tips.
* Variation: To create "lady bugs," stir a few drops red food coloring into whipped topping. Frost cupcakes as directed. Decorate with chocolate chips.
* How to Safely Store COOL WHIP Desserts: Whether made ahead or leftover, desserts prepared or garnished with COOL WHIP Whipped Topping should be covered and stored in the refrigerator.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Witch Finger Cookies.

2009-09-21T00:54:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 cup butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg lightly beaten
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
1 cup whole blanched almonds

.Instructions.
1. Add butter and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Beat in egg and lemon juice. Sift together flour baking soda and salt and stir into mixture until combined. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

2. Preheat oven to 325F. Spray baking sheets with light coat of nonstick cooking spray.

3. Form fingers from 1 tablespoon of dough by rolling dough with clean hands. Use a knife to score lines for the finger’s knuckle. Press an almond firmly into the dough for a fingernail.

4. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool for five minutes and place cookies on a rack to cool completely. Arrange on a spooky platter and serve.

(Source: AOL Food)

Enjoy!

.Spook Cookies.

2009-09-21T00:53:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
2 squares BAKER'S White Chocolate or BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
6 NABISCO Cookies, such as NUTTER BUTTER Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies, OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies and NILLA Wafers
Decorations, such as decorating gels, assorted candies and chewy fruit snack rolls

.Instructions.
1. MICROWAVE chocolate in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min., stirring after 45 seconds. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

2. COAT cookies with melted chocolate. Place on sheet of wax paper, then decorate as desired (see Tips below).

3. LET stand until chocolate is set.

.Variations.
Scary Bats: For bats, coat NUTTER BUTTER Cookies with melted semi-sweet chocolate as directed. Place cookies sideways to resemble a bat shape, then use red decorating gel to draw scary fangs and eyes on each bat.
Mummy: For mummies, coat NUTTER BUTTER Cookies with melted white chocolate as directed. Let stand until set. Wrap cut-up fruit rolls around cookies, leaving small area near the top of each cookie unwrapped for the mummy's eyes. Add 2 small red candies for the eyes.

.Tips.
* If you want to make more simply increase the amount of ingredients.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Frightening Witch's Finger Cookies.

2009-09-21T00:51:00.000-05:00

This makes 5 dozen/ 20 servings, 3 cookies each.

.Ingredients.
1-1/4 cups PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, divided
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 cups flour

.Instructions.
1. HEAT oven to 325ºF.

2. RESERVE 60 nuts for later use; process remaining nuts in food processor until finely ground. Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, extract and salt in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in ground nuts. (Dough will be stiff.)

3. ROLL dough into 60 (3-inch) "fingers," using 1 Tbsp. dough for each. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Press 1 of the reserved nuts into dough in 1 end of each finger for the fingernail. Use sharp knife to make 3 crosswise slits in top of each finger for the knuckles.

4. BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 3 min. on baking sheet; carefully transfer to wire racks. Cool completely.

.Tips.
* To get red fingernails, brush nuts with red food coloring before baking.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Flaky Owls.

2009-09-21T00:49:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls
8 tiny fish-shaped pretzel crackers
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine. melted
16 milk chocolate stars

.Instructions.
1. Heat oven tp 375°F. Remove dough from can; do not unroll. With serrated knife, cut roll into 16 slices.

2. For each owl, use 2 dough slices. Unroll a 2-inch strip from each. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheet with sides touching and 2-inch strips at top center. For owl's horns, fold strips in half and bend toward outer edges; pinch strips at fold, forming points. For owl's beak, press 1 fish-shaped cracker, tail end pointing toward top of head, into bottom center of dough. Repeat with remaining dough slices and crackers to make 8 owls, placing owls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

3. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush owls with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar mixture.

4. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately press 2 chocolate stars on each owl for eyes. Carefully move to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes, before serving.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Cookies 'N Cream Jack-o'-Lantern Popcorn Balls.

2009-09-21T00:48:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
16 Halloween OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided
5 cups air-popped popcorn
1/2 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1/3 cup butter or margarine
cupcake liners (optional)

.Instructions.
1. CHOP 11 of the cookies; toss with popcorn and raisins in large bowl.

2. PLACE marshmallows and butter in saucepan; cook on low heat until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat.

3. SHAPE popcorn mixture into 10 (2-1/2-inch) balls. Cut remaining 5 cookies in half. Insert 1 cookie half into top of each ball to make a "stem." Serve in cupcake liners.

.Tips.
* For best results, remove and discard any unpopped popcorn kernels before measuring popcorn into bowl.
* Make it Easy, look for already popped air-popped popcorn in the snack section of your local grocery store. For best flavor, purchase a "natural" or "unflavored" variety.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Chocolate Haystacks.

2009-09-21T00:47:00.000-05:00

This makes about 22 servings, 2 haystacks each.

.Ingredients.
1 cup BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks
1 cup butterscotch chips
2 cups chow mein noodles
2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1/2 cup PLANTERS Salted Peanuts

.Instructions.
1. MICROWAVE chocolate chunks and butterscotch chips in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until almost melted, stirring after 1-1/2 minutes. Stir until completely melted.

2. ADD remaining ingredients; stir until evenly coated.

3. DROP teaspoonfuls of the chocolate mixture onto large sheet of wax paper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.

.Tips.
* Variation - Chocolate Critters: Prepare as directed. Insert additional chow mein noodles into the haystacks for the critters' "antennae" and "legs". Press small colored candies onto the heads for the "eyes".

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Spider Web Pumpkin Cheesecake.

2009-09-21T00:46:00.002-05:00

This makes 16 servings.

.Ingredients.
18 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
3 eggs
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 square BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1 tsp. butter or margarine

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or 325°F if using a dark 9-inch nonstick springform pan). Mix cookie crumbs and 2 Tbsp. butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Set aside.

2. BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.

3. BAKE 50 to 55 min. or until center is almost set; cool slightly. Carefully spread sour cream over top of cheesecake. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.

4. PLACE chocolate and 1 tsp. butter in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 30 sec.; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Drizzle over cheesecake in spiral pattern. Starting at center of cheesecake, pull a toothpick through lines from center of cheesecake to outside edge of cheesecake to resemble a spider's web. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

.Tips.
* For easy drizzling, pour melted chocolate into small plastic bag. Snip off a small piece from one of the bottom corners of the bag. Gently squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate over cheesecake as directed.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Scrumptious Apple-Pecan Cheesecake.

2009-09-21T00:46:00.001-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 cup HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups thin peeled apple slices

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 325°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix crumbs, 1/2 cup of the pecans, 3 Tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. of the cinnamon and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.

2. BEAT cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust. Mix 1/3 cup sugar and remaining 1/2 tsp. cinnamon in large bowl. Add apples; toss to coat. Spoon over cream cheese layer; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.

3. BAKE 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

.Tips.
* For best results, use firm apples, such as Granny Smith or McIntosh.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.PHILADELPHIA® 3-STEP® Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake.

2009-09-21T00:37:00.002-05:00

.Ingredients.
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust
2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into thin wedges
1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Pour into crust.

2. BAKE 50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

3. MIX apples and water in medium saucepan; cook 4 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring frequently. Add 2 Tbsp. sugar and the cinnamon; mix lightly. Serve spooned over cheesecake. Store leftover cheesecake and apple mixture, separately, in refrigerator.

.Tips.
* Shortcut: Prepare as directed, substituting 1 cup canned apple pie filling for the cooked homemade apple topping.
* Food Facts: The following apple varieties are tart in flavor and suitable for cooking - Granny Smith, Winesap, Pippin and Cortland.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Howling Full-Moon Cheesecake.

2009-09-21T00:34:00.001-05:00

This makes 16 servings.

.Ingredients.
28 Halloween OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3 cups cold milk, divided
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
Yellow food coloring
4 cinnamon red hot candies
decorating gel

.Instructions.
1. CRUSH 26 of the cookies; mix with butter. Press firmly onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.

2. BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup of the milk, beating until well blended after each addition. Add remaining 2 cups milk to dry pudding mixes in separate bowl. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix well. Gently stir in whipped topping and 2 drops food coloring. Pour into crust; smooth top with spatula. Add a few additional drops of food coloring to top of cheesecake; spread lightly to create a shimmering full moon effect.

3. CUT remaining 2 cookies in half to resemble bats' wings. Add candies for the eyes, securing candies to cookies with decorating gel. Place "bats" on top of cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Run small knife or spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Remove rim of pan. Store in refrigerator.

.Tips.
* Jazz It Up, for added flair, sprinkle orange-colored sugar around edge of cheesecake just before serving.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Halloween Poke Cake.

2009-09-21T00:33:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1/2 tsp. yellow food coloring
1/4 tsp. red food coloring
Halloween sprinkles

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch pan as directed on package. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Pierce cake with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.

2. ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in small bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water; pour over cake. Refrigerate 3 hours.

3.TINT COOL WHIP orange with food colorings; spread onto cake. Refrigerate 1 hour. Decorate with sprinkles just before serving.

.Tips.
* Substitutions: Prepare using COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping. If orange food coloring is available, use that instead of the yellow and red food colorings. Add enough drops of food coloring until frosting is of desired shade.
* How to Thaw COOL WHIP: Place unopened 8-oz. tub of whipped topping in refrigerator for 4 hours. Do not thaw in microwave.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Witch Cake.

2009-09-21T00:31:00.000-05:00

This makes 16 servings.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (2-layer size) cake mix, any flavor
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
Few drops green food coloring
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Mini OREO Bite Size Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
10 BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch baking pan as directed on package. Cool completely.

2. TRANSFER cake to cutting board; cut into pieces using diagram 1. Arrange cake pieces on cake board or large platter to form the witch's head, nose, hair and hat as shown in diagram 2.

3. FROST and decorate with Evil Embellishments as listed below. Store in refrigerator.

4. Frosting: For frosting, add milk to dry pudding mix in medium bowl. Beat with whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Remove 1 cup of the pudding mixture to use for the hair; spread remaining pudding mixture onto cake.

5. Scary Face: For scary face and witch's wart, use the chocolate chunks.

6. Ghoulish Green Hair: For ghoulish green hair, stir green food coloring into the reserved 1 cup pudding mixture. Spread onto the head as desired.

7. Witch's hat: Decorate with the cookies.

.Tips.
* Variation: You could always make her face green and her hair orange by using yellow and red food coloring to make orange icing.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Great Pumpkin Cake.

2009-09-21T00:23:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (2-layer) cake mix, any flavor
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
Few drops each: green, red and yellow food coloring
1 ice cream cone

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE cake batter and bake in 12-cup fluted tube pan as directed on package. Cool in pan 10 min. Invert cake onto wire rack; remove pan. Cool cake completely.

2. MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese and butter in medium bowl with mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended after each addition. Remove 1/2 cup of the frosting; place in small bowl. Add green food coloring; stir until well blended. Spread half of the green frosting onto outside of ice cream cone; set aside. Cover and reserve remaining green frosting for later use.

3. ADD red and yellow food colorings to remaining white frosting to tint it orange. Spread onto cake to resemble pumpkin. Invert ice cream cone in hole in top of cake for the pumpkin's stem. Pipe the reserved green frosting in vertical lines down side of cake.

.Tips.
* For a more rounded Great Pumpkin Cake, use a tall 12-cup fluted tube pan. As the cake bakes, it rises and forms a rounded top. When cake is unmolded (upside-down), the bottom of the cake will be rounded. If the cake is baked in a shorter 12-cup fluted tube pan, the resulting cake will be flatter.
* Place black gumdrops on sheet of waxed paper sprinkled with additional granulated sugar. Use a rolling pin to flatten each gumdrop, turning frequently to coat both sides with sugar. Cut into desired shapes with a sharp knife. Use to decorate frosted cake to resemble a jack-o'-lantern.
* How to Pipe Frosting: Turn a resealable plastic bag into a handy piping bag for professional-looking decorated cakes. Simply spoon the frosting into the bag and seal the bag. Cut off a tiny piece from one of the bottom corners of the bag. Twist the bag at the top and holding the bag with one hand, guide the tip with the other. When you're done, the whole bag goes right into the garbage for easy cleanup!

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Toxic Brownies.

2009-09-21T00:15:00.000-05:00

Also known as Cheesecake Brownies.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (21-1/2 oz.) brownie mix
2 pkgs. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 egg
32 drops yellow food coloring
16 drops red food coloring

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Prepare brownie batter as directed on package; spread into greased 13x9-inch baking pan.

2. BEAT cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add egg and food colorings; mix just until blended. Pour over brownie batter; cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect.

3. BAKE 35 to 40 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is lightly browned. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into 32 squares.

.Tips.
* How To Soften Cream Cheese: Place completely unwrapped package of cream cheese on microwavable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 15 seconds or until slightly softened.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Spider Web Brownies.

2009-09-21T00:14:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
4 squares BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup coarsely chopped PLANTERS Pecans (optional)
1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme
1 square BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

.Instructions.
1. LINE 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan to form handles. Grease foil.

2. MICROWAVE unsweetened chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add sugar; mix well. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and nuts; mix well. Spread into prepared pan.

3. BAKE at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not over bake.)

4. Immediately drop marshmallow creme by spoonfuls over hot brownies; spread evenly over top of brownies.

5. Cool in pan. Lift out of pan onto cutting board using foil handles. Remove foil. Place on serving tray.

6. Drizzle melted chocolate over marshmallow creme to create a spider web design.

7. Cut into 32 brownies just before serving.

.Tips.
* How To Easily Drizzle Melted Chocolate: Place unwrapped square of chocolate in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring every 30 seconds. (Chocolate will hold it's shape.) Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spoon into small plastic bag. Roll up bag to push chocolate into corner. Using scissors, cut off tiny piece of corner, about 1/8-inch wide. Twist top of bag and gently squeeze to drizzle chocolate back and forth over dessert.
* OREO® Spider Web Brownies: Prepare as directed, substituting 16 coarsely chopped Halloween OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies for the pecans.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Spider Web Brownie Pizza.

2009-09-21T00:13:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (20 oz.) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Spread cookie dough evenly into greased 12-inch pizza pan.

2. MIX cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Pour over cookie dough.

3. BAKE 20 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Drizzle with melted chocolate to make spider web design.

.Tips.
* How to Melt Chocolate: Place unwrapped chocolate squares in small bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until almost melted. Stir until completely melted.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Graveyard Pizza.

2009-09-21T00:12:00.000-05:00

This makes 16 servings, 1 slice each.

.Ingredients.
16 Halloween OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided
1 pkg. (19.5 oz.) brownie mix
1-1/4 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
White decorating icing and assorted Halloween candies (worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks or bugs)

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Chop 8 of the cookies; set aside.

2. PREPARE brownie mix as directed on package; spread batter into greased 14-inch pizza pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until done.

3. SPRINKLE marshmallows over top of hot brownie; bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned. Immediately sprinkle chopped cookies over marshmallows. Cool on wire rack.

4. DECORATE remaining 8 cookies with white decorating icing to resemble tombstones. Stand "tombstones" around pizza, pressing gently into brownie. Decorate with assorted candies.

.Tips.
* Let the whole family decorate the "graveyard" together. Set out the decorations and enjoy the fun!
* Variation: Make it a smores brownie pizza! Add mini chocolate chips and the mini marshmallows, put back in oven to melt. Top it with decorated graham crackers instead of the Oreos.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Monster Munch Bake.

2009-09-21T00:11:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 cup milk
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

.Instructions.
1. HEAT oven to 350ºF.

2. MIX dressing and milk in large bowl until blended. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

3. SPOON into 8-inch square baking dish.

4. BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

.Tips.
* Make Ahead: Assemble casserole as directed. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, uncover and bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 min. or until heated through.
* Looking for a tasty, better-for-you version of this festive casserole? Save 60 calories, 5 grams of fat and 290 mg sodium per serving by preparing with 1/2 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise, 2/3 cup fat-free milk, STOVE TOP Lower Sodium Stuffing Mix for Chicken and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Try our healthy living version of Vegetable & Stuffing Bake.
* To turn this into a main dish, add 2 cups chopped turkey or chicken.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Goblin Quiche.

2009-09-21T00:10:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
pastry for 1-crust 9-inch pie
2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. flour
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, well drained
1 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Roll pastry to 12-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Place in 9-inch pie plate. Turn under edge; flute.

2. TOSS cheese with flour in medium bowl. Add spinach, milk, eggs, bacon and seasonings; mix well. Pour into pastry shell.

3. BAKE 1 hour or until set.

.Tips.
* Substitution: Substitute KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese for the Cheddar cheese.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Mashed Potato People.

2009-09-21T00:09:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 cup milk
3/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 pouch (7.2-oz box) Betty Crocker homestyle mashed potatoes

Face:
EYES: peas, corn, mushrooms, olive
EYELASHES: herbs
EYEBROWS: ripe olive, bell peppers
NOSE: pickle, sliced radish
TEETH: carrot wedges
MOUTH: red bell pepper slice
EARS: corn kernels, broccoli florets
HAIR: shredded cheese, shredded carrots

.Instructions.
1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, hot water and margarine to a rapid boil over medium-high heat (watch carefully to avoid boil over).

2. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 pouch Potatoes with Seasoning just until well blended. Let stand 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

3. Meanwhile, cut 4 pieces plastic wrap, about 9 x 12 inches each. Line insides of 4 (6-oz) custard cups with plastic wrap; spray with cooking spray. Divide potatoes evenly among custard cups. Press firmly; turn upside down onto individual serving plates.

4. Remove plastic wrap from each potato mound; choose from suggested ingredients above to make faces.

(Source: RecipeZarr)

Enjoy!

.Witch Brooms.

2009-09-21T00:08:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 can (8oz) Pillsbury refrigerated garlic breadsticks
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups marinara sauce

.Instructions.
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray.

2. Unroll breadstick dough on work surface. Cut dough in half crosswise, and separate to make 16 strips; cut each of the strips in half lengthwise to make 32 thin strips. Place strips on cookie sheets, 1 inch apart. Using a small paring knife or kitchen scissors, make 4 thin cuts (2 inches long) on 1 end of each strip. Spread out cut ends to make bristles of each broom. Twist handle of each broom. Brush dough with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Spooky Breadstick Fingers.

2009-09-21T00:07:00.000-05:00

This makes 12 servings, 1 breadstick per person - increase recipe as needed.

.Ingredients.
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 can (11 oz.) refrigerated soft breadsticks
24 small red pepper triangles (about 3 Tbsp.)

.Instructions.
1. HEAT oven to 350°F.

2. POUR butter and cheese into separate shallow dishes. Separate breadsticks; cut each lengthwise in half. Dip, 1 at a time, in butter then in cheese, turning to evenly coat each piece. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheet.

3. PRESS 1 pepper triangle into end of each breadstick to resemble a fingernail. Score breadsticks in center using sharp knife to resemble knuckles.

4. BAKE 13 to 15 min. or until golden brown.

.Tips.
* Serve these festive fingers with your favorite creamy spinach dip.
* Substitution: Cut-up pepperoni slices or PLANTERS Slivered Almonds for the pepper triangles.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Creepy Crow Claws.

2009-09-21T00:06:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 8 oz. Pillsbury Place 'n Bake crescent rounds
1 tablespoon Old EI Paso taco seasoning mix
32 whole cashews
1 egg

.Instructions.
1. Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix egg, and taco seasoning mix with fork until well blended; set aside.

2. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Separate crescent dough into 8 rounds; unroll into strips. Fold each strip in half; starting at folded end, twist 2 to 3 times, leaving 1 inch untwisted on other end. Place on cookie sheet.

3. Using a paring knife or kitchen scissors, cut each untwisted end to make 4 claws. Cut a small slit in each claw. Place 1 cashew in each slit; press to seal cashew in place to make nail. Brush entire claw with egg mixture. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Spooky Eyeball Beans.

2009-09-21T00:05:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 jar (18 oz.) oven-baked beans
1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 jar (10 oz.) small whole onions, drained
3/4 cup KRAFT Honey Barbecue Sauce

.Instructions.
1. MIX all ingredients in saucepan.

2. BRING to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low.

3. SIMMER 20 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

.Tips.
* To turn this from a side to a main dish add a half pound of ground meat. To give it a spicy kick, chop up a seeded jalapeno and add it to the mix.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Rest in Pizza.

2009-09-20T23:56:00.001-05:00

.Ingredients.
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni, cut in half
1 pkg. (28.2 oz.) DI GIORNO RISING CRUST Pizza - Four Cheese
1 small mushroom, sliced
2 KRAFT Singles

.Instructions.
1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Arrange pepperoni pieces on pizza to resemble bats and mushroom slices on pizza to resemble pumpkins.

2. BAKE pizza as directed on package. Meanwhile, use Halloween cookie cutters to cut shapes from cheese Singles.

3. REMOVE pizza from oven. Immediately top with Singles cutouts. Let stand 5 minutes to allow Singles to melt.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Mummy-Face Pizzas.

2009-09-20T23:54:00.002-05:00

This makes 2 servings, increase recipe as needed.

.Ingredients.
1 plain bagel (3-1/2 inch), cut horizontally in half
2 Tbsp. pizza sauce
2 sticks KRAFT STRING-UMS String Cheese
4 slices black olives

.Instructions.
1. HEAT oven to 400ºF.

2. SPREAD bagel halves with sauce. Pull cheese into thin strips; place in random criss-cross fashion on tops of bagels to resemble mummy bandages. Trim ends with kitchen shears. Add olives for the eyes.

3. PLACE on baking sheet.

4. BAKE 10 min. or until bagels are crisp and cheese is melted.

.Tips.
* Substitution: Prepare using a split English muffin and/or stuffed green olive slices.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Halloween Pizza.

2009-09-20T23:54:00.001-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (20.5 oz.) TOMBSTONE Original Extra Cheese Pizza
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
Few drops of food coloring, any color

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE pizza as directed on package.

2. MEANWHILE, mix cheese with food coloring until evenly tinted.

3. PLACE open-topped Halloween cookie cutters or stencils over hot pizza. (Careful, pizza will be hot!) Sprinkle cheese lightly into cookie cutters. Lift off cookie cutters with both hands to reveal design.

.Tips.
* Create a jack-o'-lantern face on your pizza. Top unbaked pizza with assorted cut-up vegetables, such as peppers, mushrooms, onions or olives, in a face design. Bake as directed on package.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Chicken Pizza Masks.

2009-09-20T23:53:00.000-05:00

Got a photo of this? Submit it to: octoberlicious@ymail.com

This will make 6 servings, 2 mini pizzas each.

.Ingredients.
3 large pitted ripe olives, each sliced into 4 rings 3 large pitted ripe olives, each sliced into 4 rings
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large green pepper 1 large green pepper
1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon oregano
1-1/2 cups bottled pizza sauce, divided 1-1/2 cups bottled pizza sauce, divided
2 tablespoons soft margarine, divided 2 tablespoons soft margarine, divided
1 package (6 count) English muffins, split 1 package (6 count) English muffins, split
1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped onion
1 pounds ground chicken

.Instructions.
1. Heat frypan to medium-high temperature. Add ground chicken and onion; cook, stirring, until all red is gone, about 6 minutes. Set aside.

2. With aluminum foil, cover 10-1/2 by 15-1/2-inch baking pan. Spread each muffin half with 1/2 teaspoon margarine and arrange in single layer on prepared pan. Spread heaping tablespoon pizza sauce on each muffin half. Cover generously with ground chicken and onion; sprinkle with oregano.

3. Cut 12 slivers of green pepper into "smiling" mouth shapes and set aside; chop remaining pepper and sprinkle on pizzas. Mix together Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses; sprinkle generously on mini-pizzas.

4. Place in 450 degrees F. oven about 12 minutes. Remove from oven.

5. Make mask face on each pizza by using 2 ripe olive rings for eyes and pepper slice for mouth. Turn some slices up for smiles and some down for frowns.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Worms with Oozing Eyeballs.

2009-09-20T23:51:00.000-05:00

This makes 8 servings - increase recipe as needed.

.Ingredients.
2 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce, divided
4 sticks KRAFT STRING-UMS String Cheese, cut into quarters
4 pitted large black olives, cut into 4 slices each
1 pkg. (1 lb.) spaghetti

.Instructions.
1. HEAT oven to 375ºF.

2. MIX meat, stuffing mix, water, eggs and 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce. Shape into 16 (2-inch) meatballs. Insert 1 cheese piece into top of each meatball, with end of cheese piece just showing at top. Place on baking sheet. Top each with olive slice to resemble eyeball.

3. BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until meatballs are done (160ºF). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti and heat remaining spaghetti sauce as directed on package and jar.

4. DRAIN spaghetti. Serve topped with meatballs and sauce.

.Tips.
* Substitution: Prepare using 2 pkg. (16 oz. each) thawed frozen LOUIS RICH Pure Ground Turkey instead of ground beef.
* You can use frozen meatballs as well, make as directed. Place cheese pieces on microwavable tray, microwave on high for a few seconds until melted. Scoop up with a butter knife and place onto your meatballs, add olive slice.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Spider Tacos.

2009-09-20T23:50:00.001-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso taco shells
1 lb lean ground beef
1 pack 01d EI Paso taco seasoning
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1.5 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato,chopped (3/4 cup)
20 extra-large pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup sour cream

.Instructions.
1. Heat oven to 325°F. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.

2. Meanwhile, in la-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat to medium; cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until water has evaporated. Remove from heat.

3. Spoon beef mixture into heated taco shells. Top with cheese, lettuce and tomato.

4. Spoon sour cream into small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; cut a tiny hole in corner of bag. Pipe sour cream over top of each taco to resemble spiderweb

5. For each spider, top taco with 1 olive. pitted end down. Cut second olive lengthwise into 8 pieces; place around olive for legs. For eyes, squeeze 2 dots of sour cream onto top of olive.

(Source: RecipeZarr)

Enjoy!

.Monster Claws with Blood Sauce.

2009-09-20T23:49:00.000-05:00

This makes 4 servings, 2 claws per person - Increase recipe as needed.

.Ingredients.
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.), cut lengthwise in half
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
1/4 red pepper, cut into 8 triangular pieces
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

.Instructions.
1. HEAT oven to 400ºF.

2. COAT chicken with coating mix as directed on package. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.

3. BAKE 13 to 15 min. or until chicken is done.

4. MAKE 1/2-inch slit in thinner end of each chicken strip; insert red pepper triangle in slit for the monster's claw. Serve with barbecue sauce.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Bloody Flesh Fillets.

2009-09-20T23:48:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
3/4 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.)

.Instructions.
1. HEAT oven to 375°F.

2. POUR sauce over chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish.

3. BAKE 25 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

.Tips.
* Use Your Grill: Do not brush chicken with sauce. Grill chicken on greased grill over medium heat 7 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF), turning and brushing frequently with sauce the last few minutes.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Sloppy Jack-O's.

2009-09-20T23:47:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury Grands buttermilk biscuits
1 Lb lean (80%) ground beef
1 can (15.5 oz) sloppy joe sauce
1 can (11 oz) Green Giant whole kernel corn
8 slices (3/4 oz each American cheese
8 pieces (1" x 1/2") green bell pepper

.Instructions.
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Place on ungreased large cookie sheet; press each biscuit to form 41/2-inch round. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, unti thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in sloppy joe sauce and corn. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

3. Cut cheese into circles. With knife or canape cutters, make facial features in cheese.

4. Remove biscuits from oven. Spoon beef mixture evenly onto biscuit rounds. Arrange cheese pieces over beef mixture to look like jack-b'-lanterns. Place bell pepper piece on top of each to look like stem. Return to oven; bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

(Source: RecipeZarr)

Enjoy!

.Scary Skillet Shepherd's Pie.

2009-09-20T23:46:00.000-05:00

This makes 6 servings.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup beef gravy
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup milk, divided
1 cup water
2 cups instant potato flakes
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

.Instructions.
1. COOK vegetables as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in gravy; simmer until heated through, stirring occasionally.

2. MICROWAVE cream cheese and 1/4 cup milk in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.; beat with whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in remaining milk and water. Microwave 2-1/2 min. or until hot, stirring after each minute. Stir in potato flakes and Parmesan until well blended. Spoon into resealable plastic bag; cut 1 corner from bottom of bag.

3. REMOVE 12 peas from mixed vegetables; stir remaining vegetables into meat mixture. Squeeze potato mixture into 6 mounds on meat mixture to resemble ghosts. Add 2 of the reserved peas to each for the eyes.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Rats Baked in Blood.

2009-09-20T23:44:00.000-05:00

This will make 4-6 servings.

.Ingredients.
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper
uncooked spaghetti, broken into quarters
thinly sliced raw carrot
black peppercorns, cooked black beans
1 (19 ounce) can ground tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

.Instructions.
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, onion, egg and 1 teaspoons (5 mL) of the salt. Mix well.

2. Now make the rats. Using a measuring cup, scoop out 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the ground beef mixture. Form it, by hand, into a firmly packed teardrop shape — pointy on one end, rounded on the other. This is your basic rat. Place it into a 3-quart (3 liter) shallow baking dish and gently pinch in the neck area. Poke a piece of uncooked spaghetti into the larger rounded end as a tail. Repeat with the remaining ground beef mixture.

3. When all the rats are neatly placed in the baking dish, stir together the tomatoes, water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, remaining 1 teaspoons (5 mL) of salt and 1/4 teaspoons (1 mL) pepper. Pour over the rats. Cover the dish with foil wrap (or a lid, if it has one) and bake at 350° F (180° C) for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for another 45 to 50 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce, or until the rice is tender and the rats are fully cooked.

4. Gently remove rats, one at a time, from the sauce and place gently on a serving platter. (Take care not to damage the tails — they’re fairly delicate.) Into each rat, insert two carrot slices as ears, peppercorns (or whatever) for eyes, and a few more broken strands of uncooked spaghetti for whiskers. Spoon sauce around the rats and serve, smiling wickedly.

.Tips.
* Serve on a bed of worms tossed with blood (spaghetti mixed with rat sauce) or simply place on a mound of mashed potatoes.
* More creative tails: Take a few pieces of spaghetti from the boiling water after a few minutes. Curl them like a tail and add them to the rats while they are cooking.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Murdered Meatloaf Man.

2009-09-20T23:43:00.000-05:00

.Ingredients.
2 pounds of hamburg
1 large chopped onion.
2 eggs
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups of bread crumbs
a pinch of salt

.Instructions.
1. Combine all the ingredients and mix well. (Or use your favorite meatloaf recipe.)

2. Now, instead of putting it into a loaf pan, shape it into a body. Bake as usual.

3. When serving, leave the serving knife stuck in the meatloaf and pour some ketchup around the knife.

4. Dress him up with olive slices for eyes, sliced bell pepper for a mouth and nose.

(Source: RecipeZarr)

Enjoy!

.Blood Red Shake.

2009-09-20T23:42:00.000-05:00

Got a photo of this? Submit it to: octoberlicious@ymail.com

.Ingredients.
1 quart + 2 C milk
1 quart + 2 C vanilla ice cream
3/4 C sugar
3/4 C maraschino cherries

.Instructions.
1. Combine first three ingredients, and put maraschino cherries and the juice in a blender.

2. Add cherry mixture and blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Add more ice cream for a thicker drink.

4. Serve!

(Source: RecipeZarr)

Enjoy!

.Warm Spiced Apple-Lemonade.

2009-09-20T23:36:00.000-05:00

This makes 4 servings, 1 cup each - increase recipe as needed.

.Ingredients.
COUNTRY TIME Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix
6 cinnamon sticks, divided
3 cups apple juice
1 cup water
8 whole cloves
2 Tbsp. brown sugar

.Instructions.
1. MEASURE drink mix into cap to 1-qt. line; place in medium saucepan. Add 2 of the cinnamon sticks, the apple juice, water, cloves and sugar; stir.

2. COOK on medium heat 5 min. or until mixture is hot, but not boiling. Remove and discard spices.

3. POUR into four mugs. Add 1 of the remaining cinnamon sticks to each mug. Serve warm with lemon wedges, if desired.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Witches' Brew for Kids.

2009-09-20T23:33:00.000-05:00

This makes 12 servings, 1 cup each.

.Ingredients.
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Black Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup blueberries
3 qt. (12 cups) prepared KOOL-AID Orange Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink Mix, chilled

.Instructions.
1. FOR Hand: Dissolve black cherry gelatin in 1-1/2 cups boiling water, stirring 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour into greased 8-inch square pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

2. FOR Eyeballs: Meanwhile, dissolve orange gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water, stirring 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour into round or square ice cube trays. Refrigerate until thickened but not set. Insert a blueberry into the center of each gelatin eye ball. Refrigerate until completely set.

3. TO Assemble: Trace outline of small hand on piece of paper. Cut out pattern, then place on top of cherry gelatin. Cut around the pattern with a small sharp knife. Carefully pull hand away from pan. Place hand in punch bowl, allowing the fingers to hang over the side of the bowl. Arrange the eyeballs around the inside edge of the punch bowl. Gradually pour in the prepared drink. Serve immediately.

.Tips.
* Creative Leftovers: Cut gelatin trimmings into cubes; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve as a quick snack or toss with assorted chopped fresh fruit for a quick dessert.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Sparkle Punch.

2009-09-20T23:32:00.002-05:00

.Ingredients.
1/3 cup TANG Orange Flavor Drink Mix
1 qt. (4 cups) cold water
2 cups cold ginger ale
2 cups blackberry sherbet (only use if no flavor specified)

.Instructions.
1. PLACE drink mix in punch bowl, or large plastic or glass pitcher. Add water; stir until mix is dissolved. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

2. STIR in ginger ale just before serving.

3. PLACE 1/4 cup sherbet in each punch cup. Pour drink mix over sherbet.

.Tips.
* Substitute orange sherbet for the blackberry sherbet.
* To serve at a party, dissolve drink mix in water in punch bowl. Refrigerate. Stir in ginger ale and add sherbet just before serving.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Halloween Shimmer Punch.

2009-09-20T23:32:00.001-05:00

This serves 8, increase as needed.

.Ingredients.
2/3 cup tang orange drink mix
1 quart cold water
2 cups cold ginger ale
1 pint blackberry sherbet

.Instructions.
1. PLACE drink mix in punch bowl or large plastic or glass pitcher. Add water; stir until drink mix is dissolved. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

2. STIR in ginger ale when ready to serve.

3. PLACE 1/4 cup sherbet in each punch cup. Pour drink mix over sherbet.

(Source: Family Oven)

Enjoy!

.Goblin Goo Drink.

2009-09-20T23:31:00.000-05:00

This makes 8 servings, 1 cup each - increase as needed.

.Ingredients.
1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Grape or Orange Flavor Gelatin
1 qt. (4 cups) cold prepared KOOL-AID Grape or Orange Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink Mix

.Instructions.
1. PREPARE gelatin mix as directed on package. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

2. BREAK gelatin into small flakes with fork. Spoon about 1/2 cup gelatin into each of eight tall glasses. Pour 1/2 cup prepared drink over gelatin in each glass.

3. SERVE with straws.

.Tips.
* Substitution: Prepare as directed, using 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Grape or Orange Flavor Gelatin.
* Two-Color Goo: Prepare 1 pkg. (4-serving size) each JELL-O Grape and JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin as directed on package. Refrigerate until firm, then break into flakes. Alternately layer 1/4 cup each orange and grape gelatin flakes in each glass. Pour 1/2 cup cold prepared drink over gelatin in each glass.
* Fizzy Goblin Goo: Prepare KOOL-AID as directed, substituting cold seltzer for the water. Serve immediately.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Ghoulish Punch.

2009-09-20T23:30:00.002-05:00

.Ingredients.
2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
2 cups cold orange juice
1 bottle (1 liter) seltzer, chilled
ice cubes
1 pt. (2 cups) orange sherbet, slightly softened
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced

.Instructions.
1. STIR boiling water into dry gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in juice. Cool to room temperature.

2. POUR into punch bowl just before serving. Add seltzer and ice; stir.

3. ADD scoops of sherbet and fruit slices.

.Tips.
* Substitutions: Substitute 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin for the 1 pkg. (8-serving size) gelatin. Substitute club soda for the seltzer.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Drain Water Soda.

2009-09-20T23:30:00.001-05:00

Makes 5 quarts.

.Ingredients.
4 cups Cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup Chopped candied ginger (1-jar)
3 medium Oranges
1 12oz. can frozen apple-juice
2 cup Seedless grapes
Gummy Worms
4 cups water
pac. lime ade
2 Bottles (32 oz each) ginger-ale

.Instructions.
1. In a 1 to 2 quart pan, bring 1 cup of cranberry juice and candied ginger to a boil over high heat. Boil, uncovered, about 2 minutes, set aside.

2. With a vegetable peeler, pare peel (colored part only) from oranges; cut peel into 2-inch-long strips (worms).

3. Add orange peel to the cranberry mixture. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or as long as overnight.

4. Juice oranges; put juice in a 6 to 8 quart pan or heavy bowl. Stir in cranberry-ginger mixture, the 3 cups cranberry juice, apple concentrate, limeade, grapes and water.

5. If made ahead, cover and chill up to 2 hours. Add ginger ale. Ladle into cups.

(Source: RecipeZarr)

Enjoy!

.Bug Punch.

2009-09-20T23:28:00.000-05:00

Makes 20 10oz. cups.

.Ingredients.
1 gallon of orange juice
1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
2 cups of sugar
2 quarts club soda
Gummy Worms
Ice cubes with raisins

.Instructions.
1. Add some raisins to a ice cube tray of water and freeze it.

2. Combine orange juice, lemon juice and the sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved. If you use powdered sugar it will melt faster.

3. Refrigerate the mixture.

4. Just before serving add the club soda and gummy worms to the other ingredients in a punch bowl and serve.

(Source: RecipeZarr)

Enjoy!

.Vanilla Coffee.

2009-09-20T23:27:00.002-05:00

Makes 6 servings.

.Ingredients.
1/2 cup ground MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee, any variety
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 cups cold water
1 Tbsp. imitation vanilla

.Instructions.
1. PLACE coffee in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place sugar in empty pot of coffee maker. Add water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir in vanilla until well blended.

2. POUR into 6 large cups or mugs.

.Tips.
* Variation: Prepare as directed; refrigerate until chilled. Serve as a cold beverage over ice cubes.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Spiced Orange Coffee.

2009-09-20T23:27:00.001-05:00

Makes 8 servings.

.Ingredients.
1/2 cup ground MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee, any variety
1 Tbsp. grated orange zest
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) cold water
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

.Instructions.
1. PLACE coffee, orange zest and cinnamon in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place brown sugar in empty pot of coffee maker.

2. ADD water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir until well blended.

3. POUR into 8 large mugs. Top each with 2 Tbsp. of the whipped topping.

.Tips.
* Variation: Prepare as directed; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve over ice cubes.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Maple Cinnamon Coffee.

2009-09-20T23:26:00.000-05:00

Makes 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each.

.Ingredients.
6 Tbsp. ground MAXWELL HOUSE Decaffeinated Coffee
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup
4-1/2 cups cold water
6 Tbsp. thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

.Instructions.
1. PLACE coffee in filter in brew basket of coffee maker; sprinkle with cinnamon.

2. POUR syrup into empty pot of coffee maker. Add water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir until well blended.

3. TOP each serving with 1 Tbsp. of the whipped topping.

.Tips.
* Use a cinnamon stick as a stirrer in each cup of coffee.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!

.Harvest Coffee Cider.

2009-09-20T23:25:00.000-05:00

This makes 4 servings, 1 cup each.

.Ingredients.
1/4 cup ground MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee, any variety
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup apple juice or cider
3 cups cold water

.Instructions.
1. PLACE coffee in filter in brew basket of coffee maker; sprinkle with cinnamon.

2. PLACE sugar and apple juice in empty pot of coffee maker. Add water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir until well blended.

.Tips.
* Substitution: Use honey instead of brown sugar.
* This recipe had an overall high rating but lots of mixed reviews. Some said to decrease the amount of ground coffee used.

(Source: Kraft Foods)

Enjoy!