Scary Halloween Recipes

Halloween parties run the gamut from sophisticated spooky to playful kitsch — and there are plenty of yummy recipes for both. Tasty appetizers that are oozy, could look like a body part, or have a spooky name fit the bill perfectly. Plus, anything that requires a mold can be made in a Halloween mask covered with plastic wrap. And, if you've got a favorite dish that has absolutely nothing to do with the holiday, just display a creatively scary name to get a giggle from your guests!

Halloween Favorites

• Steak Bites with Bloody Mary Dipping Sauce
• Yummy Mummy
• Snake Bites
• Bat Sandwiches
• Spider's Nest Dip

Sophisticated Snacks

• Pumpkin Bread Sandwich with a Pumpkin Seed and Cream Cheese Filling
• Crabmeat and Brie Fondue
• Herb-Marinated Olives
• Hilda's Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
• Torched Pumpkin Strips

Devilish Delights

• Deviled Potato Salad
• Angels and Devils on Horseback
• Deviled Eggs

Creepy Critters

• Hot Buffalo Wings
• Skewered Sea Scallops with Lemon-Fennel Dressing
• Jumbo Shrimp Wrapped with Arugula and Prosciutto

Fingers and Toes

• Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
• Crudite Platter
• Mini Chocolate Eclairs

Fun with Molds

• Sensational Shrimp Mold
• Pimiento Cheese
• Smoked or Poached Salmon Mousse with Dill Sauce