Oct 18, 2012
Outrageously simple to make, Rotten Pumpkin cocktails look simply ‘spooktacular’ at any Halloween bash.
Ingredients:
5-6 oz. Orange Juice
2 oz. Vodka
How to make a Rotten Pumpkin:
Pour orange juice into an iced cocktail glass. Then slowly top with black vodka (BLAVOD or SMIRNOFF).
Oct 18, 2012
Hosting a Halloween party for adults or kids? We’ve scoured the web for some of the best freakishly delicious cocktails and punches for fright night. They’re creepy, creative and sure to add fun to your festive occasion.

Black Widow
Garnished with licorice strings, this concoction is spooky and sour. Get the recipe….

Eyeball Tini
Carved radishes, stuffed with olives, bring this gruesome looking martini to life! Get the recipe…

Vampire Sangria
A classic fruity punch – with wine or without – is a favourite Halloween punch for your favourite vampire! Get the recipe…

Sludgy Chocolate Martini
Dessert in a glass! Omit the alcohol for a frightfully splendid kids treat! Chocolate martinis, it’s a very good thing, indeed. Get the recipe…

The Brain Hemorrhage
Okay, just look at this drink. It just oozes gore! A delightful peaches and cream flavour. Get the recipe…

Ghoulish Punch
Set the stage for a ghoulishly good party. Lime flavoured gelatin, orange juice, seltzer, and topped with orange sherbet makes for a lime green slime kids will love! Get the recipe…

Poison Apple
12bottlebar.com brings us a spicy concoction made with Ginger Beer. Snow White and Bermudian approved! Get the recipe…

Witch’s Brew
A tasty iced tea brew garnished with wriggly gummy worms for party fun. Get the recipe…

Bloody Punch
No alcohol here! The ice hand makes it an especially spooky treat for kids and adults. Get the recipe…

Vampire Kiss
The green glow of Midori melon liqueur and dripping “blood” create a perfect look for this Halloween cocktail. Get the recipe…

Rotten Pumpkin
A cocktail befitting of the occasion. Outrageously simple to make, Rotten Pumpkin cocktails look simply ‘spooktacular’ at any Halloween bash. Get the recipe…

Cemetery Slime Punch
Another alcohol-free punch made with root beer and yogurt, and decorated with slithery gummy worms. Little goblins and ghouls (and mom!) will definitely approve. Get the recipe…

Martinis – Vampire Style!
Make your drinks as realistic as possible. The Hostess with the Mostess shows you how to create candy blood rims for a ghoulishly good drink. Get the recipe…

Spooky, Super Fun!
Bet you didn’t know tonic water can make things glow in the dark?
This simple ingredient can make impressive glowing drinks, ice cubes, gelatin, and even floating hands for Halloween. Find out how…
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Oct 10, 2012
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Recipe Type: Entree
Author: Chef Jim Coleman
Serves: 6
This recipe features Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 1 pound leg of lamb, cleaned and cubed (or lamb stew meat)
- 2 ½ pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 pound penne pasta
- ½ cup halved pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1¼ cups)
- ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Sear lamb, reserving the olive oil for later use.
- Combine tomatoes, remaining ¼ cup olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and crushed red pepper in a large baking dish. Add the lamb with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved olive oil. Toss and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tomatoes are tender and juicy, about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil. Remove from oven and let stand at room temperature. (Can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance.)
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot. Add lamb mixture and olives. Stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add feta cheese and stir until melted and creamy, about 2 minutes. Divide pasta among 6 plates; sprinkle with walnuts and serve.
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Oct 7, 2012
It’s apple season! While apples are found year long in supermarket produce aisles, fall is traditionally the season when many apple varieties can be found in abundance. The timing is perfect for fall harvest events and Halloween. Used in fun bobbing games; baked in cobblers, strudels, and pies; or used for decorating, apples are the quintessential fall fruit. Who doesn’t have fond nostalgic memories of eating crisp apples covered in a hard red candy shell; sweet, sticky toffee; or smooth and creamy caramel? Yum!
Choosing the right apple for toffee, candy, or caramel apples should take some consideration and is entirely dictated by personal preference. Granny Smith apples are tart and complement the sweetness of candy coatings – especially caramel. Fuji and Gala varieties are crisp, mild, sweet and thin-skinned. You really can’t go wrong with any crisp, sweet-tart variety. Avoid varieties that are dry or mealy textured. Still can’t decide? Use a combination of varieties and different colored apples: red, green and yellow.! Whatever apple variety you choose – coat with toffee and watch them disappear!
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Oct 2, 2012

CAMEMBERT baked in its box
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 Small Ripe Camembert in its box
Drizzle of White Wine
Sprig of Rosemary or Thyme
Warm Crusty Baguette
Directions:
Heat your oven to 450°F. Take the Camembert from its box and remove the wrapping from the cheese. Replace the cheese in its box and with a small knife prick the cheese a few times. Drizzle a little white wine over it and put a sprig of rosemary (more…)
Sep 28, 2012
Treat your guests with this brie made using Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® dough baked with raspberry preserves and brie cheese – a tasty appetizer for Halloween. Servings: 20
Ingredients:
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry preserves
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 round (12 to 13 oz) Brie cheese
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inch)
Assorted crackers, baguette slices, or apple slices, as desired (more…)