Halloween Party Food Extravaganza!!!
Scroll down to see four epic Halloween party recipes!!
Red Velvet Cake Pops:
Ingredients:
- 1 package Plentiful Pantry Red Velvet Pound Cake
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks) melted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Candy Melts in various colors
- decoration candy
Pound Cake Directions:
1- Preheat oven to 325°. Lightly grease a 8 x 4 x 2 loaf pan.
2- Combine water, melted butter, egg and pound cake mix in large bowl; blend well. DO NOT OVER MIX; batter may be lumpy.
3- Spread in loaf pan and bake 65-75 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. (you may cover with foil the last 15 minutes if the cake is getting too browned.)
4- Cool completely and remove from pan. Slice and serve with cream cheese frosting, powdered sugar glaze or whipped cream if desired.
High Altitude: (over 5,000 feet) Increase water by 2 tablespoons and add 1/3 cup flour.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter and 8 ounces softened cream cheese with an electric mixer. With the mixer on low speed, add 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth and creamy. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Cake Pops:
In large bowl, use hands to crumble cooled Red Velvet cake until no large chunks remain. Add cream cheese frosting; mix until well combined. Form mixture into cake balls. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours, or in a freezer for 15 minutes. Melt colored Candy Melts in 30 second sessions, stirring in between. Dip sticks into melted Candy Melts and insert into cake balls; let set. Wait until candy is completely firm before dipping the pops completely in melted Candy Melts. Use your creativity to decorate for Halloween!
Colorful Halloween Fettuccine
Ingredients:
1 pkg. Pasta Partners Red Bell Pepper Fettuccine
1 pkg. Pasta Partners Squid Ink Fettuccine
2 Tbsp. Butter
2-1/4oz. can sliced Black Olives, drained
2 medium Tomatoes, diced (or 16oz. can Diced Tomatoes, drained)
Cooking Directions:
Add pasta to a large pot of boiling water; stir. After water boils, cook for 3-4 minutes or until desired tenderness. Do not overcook. Drain, toss immediately with your favorite Pasta Partners’ sauce!
Halloween Pasta
Ingredients:
1 pkg. Pasta Partners Halloween Pasta
1 pkg. Pasta Partners Garlic Herb Pasta Sauce Blend
2 Tbsp. Butter
2-1/4oz. can sliced Black Olives, drained
2 medium Tomatoes, diced (or 16oz. can Diced Tomatoes, drained)
Cook pasta according to package directions. Melt butter in large skillet over med/high heat. Stir in sauce packet, cooking for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups water and simmer for 8 minutes. Add olives and tomatoes and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour over pasta and carefully toss.
Dem Bones Bread Sticks & Dip
Ingredients:
- Plentiful Pantry Pizza Kit
- 3/4 c + 1/2 c Water
- 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 1/4 c butter
- 1/8 c Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 500 degrees; Grease a cookie sheet. Combine Pizza Dough Mix and 3/4 cup lukewarm tap water in mixing bowl. Stir vigorously with fork and knead dough for 2-3 minutes until well blended. Cover dough and set in a warm place for 30 minutes or until size doubles.