How to Plan the Perfect Halloween Party

With a chill in the air and decorations on every corner, you might be ready to plan that perfect Halloween party. Luckily, we have delicious fall-themed recipes to “wow” your guests, making for a hauntingly memorable shindig. Between some of our favorite recipes, games, and a spooky music playlist, we have got your planning covered.

When deciding what to make for your guests, consider some of these frightfully good recipes:

Garlic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
“Mummy” Garlic Bread
Witch Guacamole
“Bloody” Ginger Punch

Not only are each of these recipes delicious, but they come together simply with Spice World Ready-to-Use ginger and garlic. These dishes even provide a boost to your immune system, so you and your guests can take advantage of the ghoulishly good health benefits.

Garlic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Garlic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are deliciously easy and the perfect way to make use of the leftovers from carving a jack-o’-lantern. Be careful though; this light snack will go quick!

Ingredients:

1 large pumpkin (about 2 cups of seeds)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Spice World Ready-to-Use Organic Minced Garlic

Directions:

Follow these short steps to get those crispy roasted seeds! But if you have already carved your pumpkin, this will be an even quicker process.

Cut the top or bottom off of the pumpkin using a sharp kitchen knife or a serrated knife made for pumpkins.
Next, scoop out the pumpkin seeds and place them in a colander under running water to separate the bits of remaining pulp. Discard the pulp and drain well.
Now, transfer the pumpkin seeds into a large pot with water and salt. Bring them to a boil over medium heat. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 additional minutes.
After draining the seeds, pour them into a bowl. Stir in olive oil and Spice World Ready-to-Use Organic Minced Garlic until the seeds are coated.
Spread the coated pumpkin seeds onto a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, stirring and turning every 5 minutes, until the seeds are golden and crunchy.
Take the seeds out, allow them to cool, and store them in an airtight container until you are ready to serve.

“Mummy” Garlic Bread

This “Mummy” Garlic Bread will melt in your mouth and is sure to be a scream. If you have kids in your house, this is a great recipe to get their help with, as it’s super easy and fun to put together. They will just love making their own little mummies, trust us!

Ingredients:

1 French bread loaf
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoon Spice World Squeezable Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon salt
3 mozzarella string cheese sticks
Black olive halves

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for later.
Cut the French bread in half and then lengthwise. Slice each half into 2-inch pieces and place the bread slices on the baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, parsley, Spice World Squeezable Minced Garlic, and salt.
Spread this mixture over each slice of bread.
Bake the garlic bread in the oven for 5 minutes.
Next, peel string cheese into thin strips. Place the cheese over the garlic bread as if it were a mummy.
Place two black olive halves on top of the bread as eyes.
Bake in the oven for 7 additional minutes.
Remove it from the oven, and it is ready to serve!

Witch Guacamole

This Witch Guacamole is sure to be the biggest eye-catcher at your Halloween party table. Not only does it look just like a witch, but with Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic and Easy Onion, your guests will be asking to take some back home with them.

Ingredients:

3 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 can (10 oz each) diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained
½ cup Spice World Ready-to-Use Chopped Easy Onion
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh-squeezed or bottled
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic
Ground black pepper
Blue corn tortilla chips
Carrot strips
2 lime wedges
2 black olives
2 round slices of a yellow bell pepper
1 slice of a red bell pepper
1 small pickle

Directions:

Peel and pit three ripe avocados and place them in a mixing bowl. Mash until desired consistency.
Stir in the drained tomatoes, chopped onion, Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Next, get an oval serving tray to create the witch. Spread the guacamole evenly over the bottom ¾ of the platter, saving room for the hat up top.
Form a triangular face shape that is slightly rounded at the bottom.
Place long stripes of carrot as hair around the top and sides. Reserve two hairy carrot tops for warts.
Form the hat with blue corn tortilla chips on top of the carrot strips.
Use two lime wedges for eyebrows, and make eyes with black olives layered over round pieces of yellow bell pepper.
To form the witch’s scowl, use a slightly twisted strip of red bell pepper.
Last, place a small pickle in the middle for a warty nose.
Your witch is complete and ready to serve!

“Bloody” Ginger Punch

“Bloody” Ginger Punch is sweet and tangy and a perfect potion for your Halloween gathering. It pairs eerily well with every recipe, adding a bewitching touch to your spread. To make it even more spooky, add dry ice for a chilling, ominous effect.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon Spice World Squeezable Ginger
1.5 oz hot water
1.5 oz vodka
1.5 oz ginger water
1.5 oz of tonic water
5 oz pomegranate juice
½ lime

Directions:

Mix the Spice World Squeezable Ginger with hot water and stir until well combined.
Then combine vodka, ginger water, tonic water, and pomegranate juice. Squeeze the lime into the mixture. Shake or mix until evenly combined.
Last, pour over ice (or dry ice) and garnish with pomegranate seeds and a slice of lime.

Simple, Entertaining Party Activities

A Halloween gathering is not complete without spooktacular activities and a fall-themed playlist in the background to keep your guests enchanted. DIY activities are the best when you can conjure up games from supplies right at home. Plus, these are perfect for all ages, ensuring that ghouls and goblins of every size will have a wickedly good time!

Activities:

Playlist:

Fun Spooky Music Playlist

Whether you are hosting a kids costume party or any adult gathering, these scary good dishes will be the best addition to your spooky spread. Make this year’s Halloween party a memorable one! For more tasty recipes throughout the holiday season, make sure to visit our website!