Halloween Recipes

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. Probably because of the sheer amount of sugar involved. As a kid (or adult for that matter), what other holiday can you dress up funny and stuff your face full of candy and sweets and not get yelled at? And then there are all of the fun (and sometimes absolutely disgusting) things that you can serve to your friends at Halloween gatherings that you would never dare to serve on any other holiday. The only time it is permissible and even encouraged to put worms, spiders, bugs, and bats in your food. Happy Halloween!

Halloween Crisp Treats

1/2 cup butter
10 cups crispy rice cereal
9 cups mini marshmallows
2 cups candy corn
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
candy pumpkins
orange food coloring

Grease a large jellyroll pan. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and marshmallows together. Mix it together until it is smooth. Put the crispy rice cereal, candy corn, and mini chocolate chips into a large bowl and mix well. Mix the orange food coloring into the marshmallow mixture and mix well. Put the marshmallow mixture into the cereal mixture and mix it together quickly. Spread the mixture into the greased jellyroll pan and press it down into the pan with well-greased hands (butter works best). Press the candy pumpkins onto the bars, keeping in mind how big or small you will want to cut the bars. You can have fun with this by serving it in a bed of gummy worms, cut "bites" out of the candy pumpkins and have the gummy worms look like they are eating the pumpkins.

Sparkling Halloween Punch

4 cups apple cider
2 cups orange juice
2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups apricot nectar
6 cups chilled gingerale
orange and lemon slices
gummy worms

In a large bowl, mix the apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, and apricot nectar. Refrigerate for 2 hours or more. Right before you are ready to serve it, mix in the gingerale and add the orange and lemon slices. Drape gummy worms over the sides of the bowl. For an added Halloween touch, put small plastic spiders in ice cube trays and fill with water. Put in the freezer and add the spider ice cubes to the punch.

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Papdi (Papri) Chaat Recipe by Manjula

www.manjulaskitchen.com,Papdi (Papri) Chaat Recipe by Manjula Ingredients Papdi: 1 cup all purpose flour (maida or plain flour) 1/4 cup semolina flour (sooji) 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoon lukewarm water For garnish: Boiled potato sliced Boiled or can chickpeas Yogurt Salt Roasted cumin seed powder Red chili powder Hari cilantro chutney (check the recipe) Tamarind chutney (check the recipe)

Easy and Delicious Asparagus Facts and Recipes

Asparagus is a delicious vegetable, but in addition to being good tasting, asparagus is full of nutritional benefits that are good for you. Rich in folic acid, potassium, fiber and other vitamins, asparagus is a low calorie, fat-free food that is also low sodium and cholesterol free. With all of the bonuses that come with adding the vegetable to your recipes, there's no reason not to give asparagus a try.

When and how should you select and prepare fresh asparagus? Asparagus has a rather short growing season that goes from April to May. Although you can find asparagus year round, May is the month where you can find the best choice in produce markets. Make sure to look for stalks with closed, tight tips and bright green color from top to bottom of the stem. After bringing it home, store fresh asparagus in the refrigerator and use within 2 days. Preparation is simple. Holding the base of the stalk firmly, bend it and the end will break off at the tough part that isn't good eating. You can then either leave the asparagus stalks whole or cut into pieces or diagonally. To cook, heat to boiling in about half an inch of water in a large skillet. Reduce to medium and cook for about 5 minutes or until the vegetable is tender crisp. This is just the basic method of cooking asparagus. Canned asparagus is also easily prepared in a variety of casseroles and other family recipes. There are many very wonderful recipes to try using asparagus; here are a few. Enjoy!

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp flour

1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

2 hard boiled eggs, sliced

2 - 15 oz cans asparagus spears, drained

½ cup soft breadcrumbs

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Add soup and cheese; cook until cheese melts and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Layer half each egg slices, asparagus spears, and cheese sauce in a lightly greased 10x6x2 inch baking dish; repeat layers. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 325 F for 30 minutes. Serves 8.

Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

1 ½ lbs fresh asparagus spears

1 egg, beaten

1/3 cup butter

2 tsp sugar

½ tsp cornstarch

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

2 tsp grated lemon rind

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook, covered, in a small amount of boiling water until crisp but tender. Arrange in a serving dish. Combine egg, butter, sugar, and cornstarch in top of double boiler; bring water to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes or until thickened. Add lemon juice; cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over asparagus and sprinkle with lemon rind. Serves 4.

Holiday Pumpkin Bread "No Knead" Recipe

This is the easiest, most delicious bread recipe I have ever demonstrated. You will swear this bread came from a bakery! The pumpkin gives the loaf a wonderful color and very subtle pumpkin flavor and aroma. This is perfect for your holiday table! For more info check the recipe at: foodwishes.com. Enjoy!

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I owned this years and years ago in the 80's, and I own a newer one now. But bought this one for my daughter, because she just moved out on her own, and this was a beloved cookbook in our home when she was 11 on, she remembers the recipes she loved to help me with. In her 20's now it is loved. It contains some great recipes the newer ones didn't. So speaking from experience you can not do wrong with this one.

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Make Your Own Dog Food Recipes - Cook For Your Dog

As the trend in food choices for humans nowadays is going back to what is natural and healthy, dog owners are also trying to make homemade dog food which can be a lot healthier than the commercial one. Indeed, you can make your own dog food recipes to give your pets a good nutrition and relaxation.

With gluten-containing commercial dog foods that can lead to kidney problems, many owners opt to cook for their dogs in the hope of giving them a healthier and safer diet. Aside from that, you can also be able to prepare for a larger meal especially if you have a bigger dog. On the other hand, if you need to control the weight of your dog, you can also control it if you make your own dog food recipes.

For some dogs that have special dietary needs, like those who have allergies or those dogs who are just picky when it comes to food, you can also suit their needs. You can even decorate their cookies or biscuits and make it more appealing. Another great benefit of course is that, you can save a lot of cash if you cook your dog's food instead of getting a commercial one. However, there are also important things that you have to keep in mind if you plan to make your own dog food recipes. Below are some of the few things to consider.

- Be informed.

One of the best tips to keep in mind is to be equipped with the knowledge on what can be harmful to your pets. Know the common foods that are harmful to dogs. Among the foods and ingredients that may harm your pets are onions, garlic, mushroom, grapes and raisins, cocoa products and chocolate, avocado, macadamia nuts, walnuts, as well as raw meat. Keep in mind too that cooked poultry bones can be dangerous to your pet as the small bones may splinter and can be harmful for your dog.

- Make sure that you are not adding common dog allergens into your ingredients or ingredients that may be harmful for your pet.

Indeed, some commercial dog food may even cause allergic reactions to some dogs but that doesn't mean homemade ones are all safe. You may want to check with your veterinarian first, as to what ingredients are safe for your dog's breed and for their specific dietary needs especially if they have been treated with any kind of disease such as dermatitis, which can be an indication of allergy.

- It takes time. Consider that if you make your own dog food recipes, it may take time, thus if you really love your pet that you want him to eat healthy, you can find time and include cooking for your dog a part of your schedule.

- Do check with the veterinarian if you want to switch your pet's diet from commercial dog food to homemade ones. This in indeed a major change for your pet and with homemade dog food recipes, you cannot be sure how much nutrients your dogs are getting, so make sure you have consulted with your vet on this decision.