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Bleeding Heart Martini

This Creepy take on the classic Martini appears courtesy of www.MarthaStewart.com.  Notice how the skewer gives the beet a “Bleeding” effect.   Yield: Serves 4   Ingredients: 2 ounces dry vermouth 8 ounces premium gin ice cubes 4 pickled baby beets, each placed on a cocktail skewer   Directions: (1) Chill 4 Martini glasses in [...]

Red Sangria

An adult Halloween party isn’t complete unless there’s Sangria involved.  This is an easy Red Sangria recipe courtesy of www.marthastewart.com. Yield: Serves 8   Ingredients: 1 cup brandy 1 orange ( ends cut off), thinly sliced 1 red apple, halved and thinly sliced 2 bottles well-chilled dry red wine, such as Rioja or Red Zinfandel [...]

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

When you carve Jack’O Lanterns this Halloween, instead of throwing away and discarding the seeds, bake them using this quick, easy recipe courtesy of Kraftfoods.com.   What You Need: – 2 cups Pumpkin Seeds – Butter-flavored cooking spray -1/2 tsp. salt Make It: Rinse seeds; discard any stringy membranes. Spread seeds into single layer on [...]

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Great Pumpkin Cake Recipe

This Cake appears courtesy of Kraftfoods.com.  It is perfect for children and anyone who wants a creative, festive dessert for Halloween.  You can personalize this cake by adding candy decorations, or a Jack’O Lantern face. GREAT PUMPKIN CAKE RECIPE Ingredients:  1 package (2-layer size) yellow cake mix 1 package (8-oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened 1/4 [...]

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Haunted Drink Recipes: Dracula’s Kiss

Here is a fabulous drink recipe with bite! Courtesy of CocktailTimes, I introduce to you Dracula’s Kiss. This cocktail is complete with two layers: The bottom is red with Grenadine, and the top is black with Cola. For an added effect, you can garnish the glass with spiders, or have them dangling from the glass.  [...]

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