halloween party recipes.

Last year, I hosted a pretty ridic Halloween party. Well, it was more like a pre-party, but I still had a lot of fun doing it. I made several of these recipes I posted from last year – the witches’ brew, the cupcakes, and the cheese ball. I also forced 7 of my closest girlfriends into dressing up as Trolls.

Yeah…so we won the costume contest. Duh. Ladies, if you’re aware of any contests where you can make beaucoup bucks, and you’re willing to rock one of these not-so-flattering bodysuits, I strongly encourage you to go for the Trolls. It’s a statistical fact that you’ll win.

I was a bit exhausted after organizing last year’s festivities, so this year there won’t be a Halloween party. Instead, we will do a light pre-game at a BFF’s, where we will have witches’ brew and maybe an app or two, before heading to our party at the W. But, in case you’re feeling like making something spooky this weekend, I thought I’d share some of the most amazing ideas I’ve seen around the web with you.

Lychee Eyeball Martinis

{from Martha Stewart}

The Great White Pumpkin Cheese Ball

{from Southern Living}

Yummy Mummy Meatloaf

{from Matthew Mead via Epicurious}

Harvest Moon Lollipops

{from Southern Living}

Candy Corn Cake Wedges

{from All You}

Equally in love with these Candy Corn Macaroons from Annie’s Eats {could you die?}…these Candy Corn + Chocolate Chip Cookies from Food & Wine – after the cake above I guess it’s clear I currently am obsessing over all things candy corn – love this idea for Frozen Boo-nana Popsfrom Gina at Skinny Taste and these Snack-o-Lantern Fruit Cups from Josie at Pink Parsley for those looking for something healthier to serve to the kiddies this year {which is much needed and I give anyone who’s doing it MAJ kudos}…Spiderweb Spread from my very own stomping ground Mr. Food {you can also download an entire Halloween eCookbook for free, which is super-adorable, if you’re so inclined}…this ridiculously-tall {whole grain!!!} pumpkin cake, and - 10 more candy corn cupcakes, because no – apparently I really can’t help myself.

And if that’s not enough for you, check out 35 more great ideas at Brown Eyed Baker and 10 last-minute ideas at The Girl Who Ate Everything.

I have a sugar/deliciousness-overload-rush just thinking of it.

Happy Halloween, dolls! Be safe and let me know if you’re costume-ing as something fab this year – and, of course, if you’re planning on making something fab to eat or drink!