This Halloween, trick-or-treat yourself to the savory flavors of spooky season! We’re going to show you how you can turn your everyday appetizers into hauntingly delicious dishes without all the double, double toil and trouble.
Butternut Squash and Walnut Soup
Butternut squash soup is a fall staple for festive gatherings; however, with only a few extra ingredients you can add a web of flavor that’ll set your soup apart from the standard. Food blogger, Pizzazzerie, adds a spooky twist to her Butternut Squash and Walnut Soup by adding a drizzle of sour cream in the shape of a spider web, complete with a walnut “spider” in the middle. Whether you serve a cauldron of this creamy goodness as an appetizer at your Halloween party or take it to your work potluck, it’s rich and velvety flavor is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
Green Monster Dip
Having a delicious dip at your get together is an important part of any gathering. This Halloween, ditch the guac and spice up your appetizer game with Joanne Weir’s ghoulish Green Monster Dip. Made with fresh edamame, fragrant parsley, plain yogurt, garlic, and of course, California walnuts, this crafty concoction will set the stage for a spooky Halloween party. Don’t forget to pair it with crackers or fresh veggies for full flavor effect!
Walnut Wands
With hints of crunchy walnuts, parmesan and olives, these Walnut Wands taste as magical as they look, and are sure to be enjoyed by wizards and humans alike. The best part about these golden puff-pastry wands is that they make a wonderful addition to any cheese platter, or taste equally as yummy as a stand-alone snack!
