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Friday, June 24, 2016

Top 10 "Horror' d'oeuvres


I live for Halloween!  I spend all year planning and experimenting with new, fun Halloween inspired dishes that not only look festive for Oct. 31, but taste super delicious and can be made any time of year. But if you ask me, Halloween is the perfect holiday that screams for ghoulish and fun appetizers! My husband calls them "Horror d'oeuvres"...So here are my top ten 'Horror' d'oeuvres. Happy Halloween!

1. Bloody Eyeball Bruschetta

A one bite appetizer of fresh cherry tomato and mozzarella topped with an eye-opening combo of green and black olives dripping with a sriracha olive oil, topping a crunchy mini toast.

Bloody Eyeball Bruschetta


2. Antipasto de los Muertos

You can't go wrong with an Antipasto Appetizer when it comes to feeding a crowd and this Dia de los Muertos platter will please your ghouls and goblins all night. Marinated Mushroom Skulls, Pickled Shrunken Heads, and mozzarella eyeballs sit along side the familiar cast of Artichoke Hearts, Olives, Pepperoncini, Summer Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers. Serve with plenty of crusty bread and wine.

Antipasto de los Muertos

 3. Death Cap Kabobs 

These little morsels look like they have the ability to chase away the best dressed vampire of the evening with a whole clove of garlic front and center. Not so fast though, these cloves are mellowed by roasting and then married with a roasted mushroom skull dripping with a balsamic butter glaze. And as if that wasn't enough flavor, it sits on a toasted Panko bleu cheese crumble which adds a bit of crunch to this elegant 'horror' d'oeuvres. 

Death Cap Kabobs

4. Spiderweb Eggs

Deviled Eggs are one of my favorite appetizers and adding Latin spices and avocado really sets these apart. But its the striking webbing of the egg white that make these an elegant and festive appetizer.

Spiderweb Eggs


5. Amputated Appetizer

This appetizer will sure to be the talk of your party! Not only because of the life-size and realistic look of an amputated arm but also because of the deliciousness of each bite. Goat cheese, cream cheese, and mozzarella rolled with basil surrounded by thinly sliced prosciutto...slice off a fingertip, smear it on a cracker and enjoy! 
 

Amputated Appetizer

Amputated Appetizer

6. Ghoulish Goat Cheese Torte

This is one of my favorite appetizers any time of year! I molded this cheese ball in the shape of a brain but it can easily be molded in a rounded bowl for a less ghoulish presentation. Roasted red bell pepper puree and pesto layered with goat cheese, cream cheese and lots of garlic. This is so delicious that you will want to make sure you have plenty of baguettes on hand and have copies of the recipe handy, you will be asked for it!

Ghoulish Goat Cheese Torte

7. Fiendish Fingers

Bacon wrapped anything is pretty much the best thing ever! Wouldn't you agree? These bacon wrapped shrimp smothered in a spicy Diablo sauce mimics fingers of your worst nightmare and the best part is that they're finger-licking good!

Fiendish Fingers

8. Roasted Roaches

Nothing better than grossing out your Halloween guests by offering up roasted insects! Thankfully, these delicious morsels are not bugs but the perfect combination of sweet and salty. These cheese stuffed, bacon wrapped dates will disappear in a flash!

Roasted Roaches

9. Zombie Vomit

Zombie Vomit is a spicy black bean hummus with hints of cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and lime that will keep your guests coming back or more. Make it super spicy with the extra gross factor by adding chopped chipotle peppers and black olives for a chunky vomit look. Make sure you have plenty of pita chips on hand.

Zombie Vomit

10. Guacamoldy Mousse

A lite and cheesey take on guacamole that can be molded into your favorite Halloween mask and serve along side a big bowl of tortilla chips.

Guacamoldy Mousse

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