First for Women - Halloween

1 GRIM REAPER RISING 1 Tbs. corn syrup¼ tsp. red liquid food coloring2 oz. white rum¾ cup ginger beer or ale, chilled¾ cup orange juiceSplash of cranberry juice3 cherry tomatoes4 lime-peel slices In bowl, mix first 2 ingredients. Use toothpick to apply “blood drips” to rim of highball glass; add ice. Pour in rum, beer and orange juice. Top with cranberry juice. Alternately thread tomatoes and lime-peel slices onto a skewer; serve in drink as desired. 2 BLACK WIDOW’S KISS 2 oz. melted dark chocolate2 oz. golden rum1½ oz. pomegranate liqueur½ oz. orange liqueur¼ cup orange juiceChocolate-dipped orange wedge Spoon dark chocolate into pastry bag fitted with small round tip; pipe spiderweb inside martini glass. Chill 5 min. or until set. In shaker with ice, combine rum, pomegranate liqueur, orange liqueur and orange juice.…

Macabre Mac ’n’ Cheese ACTIVE TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 50 min. SERVES: 6 This monstrously good take on comfortfood classics is extra rich and creamy, thanks to a double dose of shredded cheese 2 lbs. ground beef2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce2 tsp. steak seasoning1 (1 lb.) box elbow macaroni pasta2 Tbs. butter1 Tbs. flour3 cups milk2 (8 oz.) pkgs. shredded cheddar cheese2 (8 oz.) pkgs. shredded mozzarella cheese2 slices fresh mozzarella cheese2 grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced3 pitted black olives, halved lengthwise6 sprigs curly parsley Per serving: Cal. 894 Pro. 52g Carb. 72g Fiber 2g Sod. 1,423mg Total fat 44g Step one: Form beef patties Heat oven to 400°F. In large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce and steak seasoning. Mix gently until fully incorporated. Place ½ cup seasoned beef on…

“I’m Melting!” Miranda ACTIVE TIME: 20 min. TOTAL TIME: 3 hrs. SERVES: 8 This witch may look “bad,” but guests will flip for her ooey-gooey cheese coating and crunchy tortilla accessories 1 turkey breast (about 7 lbs.)1 Tbs. savory herb roasting rub6 scallions2 eggs¼ tsp. black food coloring4 large flour tortillas8 slices white American cheese2 slices cucumber2 slices carrots1 pitted black olive, halved1 green Italian hot pepper1 radish1 large red bell pepper, seeded1 carrot Step one: Cut “hair” Heat oven to 350°F. Place turkey breast on rack set in roasting pan; sprinkle with herb roasting rub. Roast turkey 2½ hrs. or until thermometer inserted in turkey, not touching bone, reads 175°F. Meanwhile, use scissors to cut scallions lengthwise to make fringe, being careful not to cut all the way through to the…

Mischievous Meatloaf Supper Mummy Meatloaf ACTIVE TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 1½ hrs. SERVES: 8 1 onion, peeled and chopped1 red pepper, seeded and chopped2 lbs. ground beef3 large eggs1¼ cups quick-cook oats1 Tbs. fresh thyme½ cup ketchup1 (11 oz.) tube breadstick dough2 cups cooked fusilli1 cup marinara sauce 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In bowl, mix first 7 ingredients; press into greased ovenproof round dish. Bake 45 min.; unmold onto lined baking sheet. Drape breadstick dough over meat. Bake 15 min. Toss pasta and sauce; spoon onto meatloaf. Use radish, olive and scallion for eyes, if desired. Per serving: Cal. 648 Pro. 29g Carb. 52g Fiber 3g Sod. 702mg Total fat 36g Sprout Toss ACTIVE TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 30 min. SERVES: 4 1(10 oz.) pkg. Brussels sprouts1 red onion, sliced1 clove garlic, minced2…

Hairy Hand Burgers ACTIVE TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 20 min. SERVES: 4 Thanks to prepared pizza dough, these good burgers finger-licking can be ready in 20 minutes or less 1 (13.28 oz.) pkg. refrigerated pizza dough1 Tbs. chopped parsley3 tsp. Italian seasoning, divided1 tsp. cracked black pepper40 almond slices1 lb. ground beef1 Tbs. steak seasoning1 red onion, diced4 slices American cheese Step one: Cut dough Heat oven to 400°F. On lightly floured surface, unroll pizza dough; cut into 8 rectangles. Place dough on baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. On each rectangle, cut 4 slits 1½" apart, ⅓ of the way across to form fingers. Step two: Add hair Cut four 4" squares of aluminum foil; roll each into log. Place foil logs under 4 dough rectangles, separating fingers. In small…

Devilish Turkey Breast ACTIVE TIME: 30 min. TOTAL TIME: 3 hrs. SERVES: 8 Your spooks will shriek with delight when they get a look at this fiery main Bone-in turkey breast (7 lbs.)1 (12 oz.) bottle sweet-and-sour sauce2 Tbs. hot sauce1 eggplant3 spicy red peppers1 black olive, pitted and sliced1 shallot, peeled and halved Step one: Glaze turkey Heat oven to 350°F. Place turkey breast on rack set in roasting pan. Season generously with salt and pepper. In bowl, whisk together sweet-and-sour sauce and hot sauce. Roast turkey 2½ hrs., or until thermometer inserted in turkey breast, not touching bone, reads 175°F. After 1 hr., brush turkey with half the sauce mixture. Transfer turkey from roasting pan to serving platter; brush with remaining glaze. Step two: Attach features Using vegetable peeler, remove…