Quick Spooky Slime Punch: Easy Halloween Drink for Kids
My nephew had sworn off Halloween punch for three years. Three years. He claimed it was “gross” and “too sweet” and “why would anyone drink … Read more
Lighter Mummy Hot Dogs with Easy Crescent Wraps
My nine-year-old nephew asked why I couldn’t just wrap the hot dogs in lettuce instead of crescent dough. I started to explain why that wouldn’t … Read more
Spooky Monster Guacamole Dip: Best Easy Halloween Party Appetizer
I was at my car mechanic’s shop waiting for an oil change—honestly, the last place I’d expect to find party inspiration. The waiting room smelled … Read more
Easy Candy Corn Popcorn Bark Recipe: Best Fall Snack
My sister-in-law wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to drop off a casserole dish I’d borrowed, and this sweet, buttery, almost caramel-like smell … Read more
Cozy Spooky Fruit Ghost Platter with Easy Yogurt Dip
There used to be a tiny bakery in my neighborhood called The Mellow Fig that made the most incredible fruit platters for their Halloween parties. … Read more
Quick Blood Orange Vampire Halloween Cocktail Recipe
This was supposed to be a fancy Halloween punch. I had this grand vision, you know? A big glass bowl with dry ice fog rolling … Read more
Easy Mummy Pigs in a Blanket with Spicy Mustard Dip
I was standing in the frozen food aisle last October, staring at a box of hot dogs wrapped in crescent roll dough, when the smell … Read more
Best Champagne Chocolate Covered Strawberries – Easy Light Dessert
My friend Jen asked why I couldn’t just dip the strawberries in champagne before coating them in chocolate. I started to explain why that wouldn’t … Read more
Easy Halloween Dirt Cups: 5-Minute Oreo & Gummy Worm Dessert
The PTA Halloween party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten I was on the snack committee. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate … Read more
The Best Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad for a Crowd
I was standing in line at the DMV—the absolute last place you’d expect to find culinary inspiration—when the woman ahead of me, clutching a folder … Read more