Serves 16
This is a fun substitute for the more expected potato chips. Once cool, store these in an airtight tin to keep them crisp.
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Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well and blot pasta dry with paper towels.
Combine cornmeal and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl. Toss pasta, a handful at a time, in cornmeal mixture to coat; shake off excess.
Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a Dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat to 375°. Fry pasta, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Store pasta snacks up to a week in an airtight container.
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A few ants never hurt anything...especially when you have a sword to protect you!
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Thread fruit onto short plastic cocktail swords. Combine yogurt and poppy seeds and serve dip alongside fruit.
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Kids will get a kick out of these fun-shaped sandwiches! Serve on a platter with Ham on Ghosts and Turkey Fingers.
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Cut cat shapes out of bread slices using a 3-to 4-inch cat-shaped cookie cutter. Cut the same shape from the cheese slices. Sandwich the cat-shaped cheese between two cat-shaped bread slices. Butter the outside of the sandwich and cook in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side, until toasted. Repeat using remaining bread and cheese.
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Kids will get a kick out of these fun-shaped sandwiches! Serve on a platter with Black Cat Grilled Cheeses and Turkey Fingers.
Photo by: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Cut ghost shapes out of bread slices using a 3-to 4-inch ghost-shaped cookie cutter. Cut the same shape from the cheese slices. Sandwich the ghost-shaped cheese between 2 ghost-shaped bread slices that have been spread lightly with honey mustard. Repeat with remaining bread and ham.
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Kids will get a kick out of these fun-shaped sandwiches! Serve on a platter with Black Cat Grilled Cheeses and Ham on Ghosts.
Photo by: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Cut bread slices into 4"x3" rectangles. Place several thin slices of turkey on 4 rectangles of bread that have been spread lightly with ranch dressing. Spread a thin layer of ranch dressing on one side of each remaining rectangle of bread and top the sandwiches. Cut each sandwich in half.
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If you're using milk from the school cafeteria, be sure to bring clear plastic cups for this fun trick! This surprise must be made-to-order.
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Put 3 drops green food coloring in the bottom of a clear cup. Pour milk and watch it "spoil!"
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Don't worry about making the "webs" perfect...the more imperfect, the spookier the effect.
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Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Bake in 18 to 24 paper-lined muffin cups. Cool and set aside. Place chocolate chips in a small plastic zipping bag; microwave on high 30 seconds to one minute, or until melted. Snip off one corner of bag to form a small hole; squeeze chocolate onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet to form 3 concentric circles. Immediately draw a toothpick through circles to form spiderweb design. Repeat with remaining chocolate; chill until set. Frost cupcakes; press webs gently into frosting.
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