Celebrate with Woman's World November 21, 2022

Ready to conjure up some fun? Just flip the pages for spook-tacular eats and treats that’ll make this Halloween your most memorable ever! And our recipes are frightfully easy too, thanks to Woman's World test kitchen pros Susan Chiusano and Charles Grayauskie, who’ve created foolproof how-to’s, along with clever tricks and easy variations from Emily Boyette. But we didn't stop there! Read on for a Thanksgiving feast with a generous helping of extra sides and desserts. Plus, we’ve got delicious ideas for an apple-picking party, Oktoberfest and a tailgating bash—wow! Now let’s get cooking… Getty; Michael Kell (2). Makeup/ Grooming; Joanie James (2)…

Pumpkin Spice 'Ritas Sugar and spice combine to create the sweet-savory rims for this sinfully delicious concoction ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 3 Tbs. maple syrup Ice cubes 1 cup tequila ½ cup orange juice ½ cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau 3 Tbs. pumpkin puree •In shallow bowl, combine sugar and pie spice. Brush rims of 4 margarita glasses with maple syrup. Dip in sugar mixture; invert. •In ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine remaining ingredients. Cover; shake until chilled. Strain into glasses. SERVINGS: 4 ACTIVE time: 15 min. TOTAL time: 15 min. Eyeball Hot Chocolate For an adults-only version, stir in a little spiced rum or RumChata ¼. cup semisweet chocolate chips ½ tsp. coconut oil 4 marshmallows 1 cup hot cocoa mix 4 cups milk ½ cup whipped cream • In microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and…

Scary Bloody Marys Green Tabasco adds a kick to our spin on a brunch favorite 2 cups tomato juice ⅓ cup vodka 3 Tbs. lemon juice 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. celery salt 1 tsp. green Tabasco sauce 2 black straws (optional) • In pitcher, combine all ingredients; stir until blended. Chill at least 2 hrs. • Divide chilled mixture evenly among 2 stemless wine glasses. If desired, garnish with straws. SERVINGS: 2 ACTIVE time: 10 min. TOTAL time: 2 hrs., 10 min. Vampire's Revenge Everyone is sure to gasp in delight when you serve these shooters injected with a scary-good surprise 2 cups fresh raspberries 2 Tbs. grenadine ¼ cup orange juice 4 syringes Ice cubes ¾ cup vodka ⅓ cup sour apple schnapps ⅓ cup sour apple mix • In blender, puree raspberries, grenadine and juice. Transfer…

Your fright-night festivities just got even more delicious, thanks to our collection of appetizers, sides and main dishes sure to get the party started. From Frankenstein avocado toasts to ‘spider’-topped pizza and zucchini zombies, it’s never been more fun to scare up shrieks of delight! And don’t get spooked—all of our recipes are a cinch to create with easy step-by-step directions and bonus tips to guide your way Jack-o'-Lantern Cheddar Burgers Crispy bacon and a sprinkling of smoked paprika upgrade plain patties into doubly delicious gourmet treats 3 slices bacon 6 Kaiser rolls 2 lbs. ground beef ¾ cup ketchup 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. onion powder 12 thin slices sharp Cheddar cheese 4 green leaf lettuce leaves, torn 2 tomatoes, sliced ½ cup thinly sliced red onion ½ cup drained dill…

Candy Corn Cupcakes Smiles are guaranteed with these clever treats inspired by the iconic candy 1 (16.25 oz.) pkg. yellow cake mix 3 eggs ½ cup oil 4 (16 oz.) cans white frosting Lemon yellow and orange concentrated food coloring ½ cup dark chocolate frosting 48 large candy eyes • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin cups with cupcake liners. On low speed, beat cake mix, eggs, oil and ½ cup water, 30 sec.; on medium beat 2 min. Divide batter among liners. Bake until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 16-20 min. Let cool in pans 5 min.; transfer from pans to rack. Let cool completely. • Tint 1 can white frosting yellow with food coloring. Tint 2 cans white frosting orange with food coloring (leave remaining can white). Transfer some…

Table styled by Erin Parker of PartyInAPinch.com (@party.in.a.pinch on Instagram) Serve up smiles with eek-chic flair The key to creating a bewitching Halloween scene: showcasing an array of help-yourself sweets alongside spooky-cute accents in a fun purple-and-orange color palette. Here, a buffet table is topped with colorful party-store treat bags, plates, cups and cake stands displaying cupcakes and ghoulishly good donuts. Draping a party-store banner on the front of the table and a tassel garland above the buffet furthers the celebratory style. The extras: a “boo-tiful” balloon backdrop made by taping inflated silver letter balloons to the wall. So easy! Wow 'em with blooms Enchant guests with a pretty focal point that’s made in minutes using a simple bouquet of supermarket blooms. To do: Fill a cereal bowl with soaked floral foam, then pop…