Author(s): Bowers Sharon

Food & Wine

Scare up some frightful fun. Add a ghoulish thrill to Halloween parties, kids' birthdays, and horror movie nights with more than 70 recipes for frightful treats, wicked brews, and scary savories. The irresistible ickiness of unblinking peanut butter eyeballs, spidery cupcakes poised to walk off the table, severed fingers bandaged with soft tortilla strips, and skittering chocolate mice will delight partygoers of all ages. These frightful treats are not just for October, though. A birthday party for a nine year old or a scary movie sleepover for teenagers practically demands an I'Scream Cake or Spidery Cupcakes, and Chocolate Chip Pumpkin bars with Orange Glaze would be welcome at an office coffee break or an afternoon tea party.