Scarily Fun: Halloween Food Recipes
Entertaining this Halloween and need some food inspo? Check out our collection of easy and delicious recipes. With a variety of on-theme recipes, there’s something for everyone!
Make it with: Tefal’s Dual Easy Fry & Grill XXL Air Fryer (EY905C)
Featuring two drawers with different capacities, Tefal’s Dual Easy Fry & Grill XXL Air Fryer makes it simple to cook more in one go. With a combined 8.3L capacity, this air fryer will easily fit up to 3 of the pastry-covered brie cheeses across its two non-stick cooking baskets. Alternatively, you can air fry the brie on one side and manage other treats on the other – think hot chips, chicken nuggets and even spring rolls! This Tefal air fryer features 8 pre-set programs like air fry, grill, bake and dehydrate, ready to meet all home cooking needs.
Recipe 1: Air Fried Mummified Brie
Ingredients
- ½ sheet frozen puff pastry, partially thawed
- 250g wheel of brie, cold from the fridge
- 2 blueberries, for eyes
Method
Step 1: Slice pastry into 1cm thick strips. Wrap strips around the brie, overlapping, to represent a mummy’s bandage.
Step 2: Place brie in the basket of the Sunbeam 3-in-1 DiamondForce Digital Air Fryer. Set temperature to 200°C and time to 10 minutes, cooking until pastry is golden.
Step 3: Meanwhile, arrange pitted dates, dried apricots, grapes, carrot sticks, blueberries, crackers and mandarins on a serving platter or board. Add a sprig of parsley to the centre of each mandarin as a stem.
Step 4: Place hot brie on the platter, decorate with two blueberries as eyes, and serve immediately.
Prep Time: 10M
Recipe Yield: 12
Cook Time: 10M
Make it with: Breville’s The InFizz™ Fusion Drinks Maker (BCA800BSS0ZAN1)
Breville’s InFizz™ Fusion is a versatile soda maker that lets you create customised sparkling drinks at home. Featuring precise control over the fizz and easy-to-use features, the InFizz™ Fusion is perfect for dinner parties, casual gatherings and daily enjoyment. Its sleek design and durable construction make it a stylish addition to any home kitchen.
Recipe 2: Pumpkin Margarita
Ingredients
Margarita
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 lime wheel, plus more for serving
- 60ml reposado tequila
- Approx. 22ml store-bought or homemade pumpkin spice syrup or simple syrup
- Approx. 15ml Cointreau
- Approx. 15ml fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
- Ice
- 1 lime wedge (optional)
- 1x (3″) cinnamon stick (optional)
Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Optional)
- 400g granulated sugar
- 5x (3″) cinnamon sticks
- 3 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
- 60ml reposado tequila
- 1 Tbsp. grated peeled ginger
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
Method
Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Optional)
Step 1: In a medium pot over medium heat, cook sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin puree, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and 2 cups water, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6 minutes more.
Step 2: Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small heat proof container. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3: Make Ahead: Syrup can be made 3 weeks ahead. Keep refrigerated.
Margarita
Step 1: On a plate, mix salt and pumpkin pie spice. Rub rim of a rocks glass with lime wheel. Roll rim in spice mixture to coat.
Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, pumpkin spice syrup, Cointreau, lime juice, and pumpkin puree. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds.
Step 3: Fill prepared glass with ice. Strain margarita into glass. Garnish with lime wheel and cinnamon stick (if using).
Prep Time: 5M
Recipe Yield: 1
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