Whether you're throwing a Halloween party on Monday (31st October), or having a quiet one at home with the family, these spooky recipes are so easy to make and will go down a storm with the kids.
BANANA GHOSTS WITH CHOCOLATE SPREAD FACES
HOT DOG FINGERS WITH SPAGHETTI AND KETCHUP
CARVED PEPPERS STUFFED WITH SALAD
MARGHERITA PIZZA WITH SOUR CREAM WEB
SAUSAGE MUMMIES
Wrap sausages in strips of pastry (ready-rolled or home-made). Add edible googly eyes.
JELLY FILLED SHOT GLASSES WITH WORMS
COOKIE MONSTERS WITH MINI MARSHMALLOW TEETH
SLICED APPLE MONSTERS WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND STRAWBERRY MOUTHS
TOFFEE APPLES
Melt 300g sugar first in a pan, before adding 3tbsp syrup and 5 tbsp of water. Skewer each apple before dipping in the mixture and leaving to dry.
HALLOWEEN PUNCH
Made with your favourite fruits and fruit juice. With ice cubes made from rubber gloves.
This is a great way to feed the family as the chicken and veg are all cooked in one very large tray in the oven. It takes only minutes to put everything together then it sits in the oven for under an hour with no fussy finishing off to do and only one pan to wash up.
Cooking a curry from scratch can feel a little daunting but this traditional Burmese recipe is really easy. Lightly spiced, warming and stunningly simple, this curry is one you’ll return to again and again
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As a master baker and judge of ITV’s Britain’s Best Bakery, Peter Sidwell knows a thing or two about hot cross buns, as this fragrant and delicious recipe testifies.
Named after the King of Rock, Elvis Presley – as they contain his favourite ingredients of bacon, bananas and peanut butter – these pancakes are packed with protein and nutrients. They’re also very easy to make.
Celebrity MasterChef contestant Lisa Faulkner knows full well that food is the language of love. So, what better way to woo your beloved on Valentine’s Day than with these stunning choux hearts?
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If you fancy something a little different on Christmas Day and don’t want to be bothered with cooking a whole turkey, this one-pot twist by Mary Goodwell is a vibrant, zesty dish that will delight your guests.
This simple recipe by Adele Trathan virtually cooks itself, but it is deliciously succulent and
flavoursome. It’s ideal for a wholesome meal when you don’t want to be slaving over a hot stove.
This recipe by Mary Goodsell takes banana bread to a new level with the added flavours of chocolate and coffee. Soft and moist, it's a delicious mid-morning snack with a cup of coffee.