Darrens mother started this tradition I have just ate it up{literally!} the idea is that you "code name" everything on the menu including drinks and utensils! Then you order each item in turns! If there is a big group then we pair up and get 2 items at a time to make it go by faster. You can serve everyone yourself or have everything covered and labeled on the counter and have the pairs go up and serve themselves.
Here is the "coded" menu!
Snake on a Stick (twisted Italian breadsticks- recipe from my guest post here http://www.lemonbabydesigns.com/2015/02/twisted-italian-bread-sticks.html?m=1)
A Blithe Apparition (dipped strawberries an idea I found on Pinterest)
The Kraken- Main Course (dyed spaghetti idea from http://www.the36thavenue.com/halloween-spaghetti/ )
Egyptian Curse (adult version- jalapeño poppers idea from http://www.thehopelesshousewife.com/?hhw_recipes=halloweeno-jalapeno-popper-mummies. Kid version- mummy cookies from http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/yummy-mummy-cookies/5887ff6f-bce8-4e40-b2c9-7758bc0b696b)
Spider Eggs in Nest (jello recipe idea from
http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/10/halloween-dessert-spider-treat.html?m p.s. I subbed the "tapioca pearls" for a tsp of cottage cheese! Worked great!!
Goblin Fingers (cooked asparagus! Super easy!)
Transylvanian Bite (main dessert! I was planning on using plastic vampire teeth but then I found a vampire teeth chocolate mold! WIN!! I used my favorite cake recipe and a chocolate mousse frosting! Idea from http://thissillygirlslife.com/2013/09/vampire-kiss-cupcakes/ )
The Black Plague (chocolate mice! Made with a Hershey kiss, a dipped maraschino cherry with stem, and sprinkle eyes! I got this idea from my mother in law!)
Cadaver Look Sees (meatballs!! I found this awesome recipe from allrecipes.com it's the very best but I can't find the link to the same recipe so I guess I'll just have to make a post on my favorite spaghetti and meatballs recipe soon!!)
For Melted Witch I used a quick green punch recipe! It's 1-2 liters of ginger ale, 1 frozen limeade and 1 lime sherbet mixed together.
And I bet you guessed the fork (Devils pitchfork) and the spoon (gravedigger.)
It was a fun night and I loved sharing it with our friends and neighbors!!!
