Last-Minute Entertainers – Here Are Some Food Ideas for a Halloween Party!

Costume? Check! Decor? Check! Entertainment? Check! Food? Oops! Not to worry, I’m here to help with food ideas for a Halloween party. I find the biggest issue for entertainers is to create new dishes to serve that they haven’t already tried. So here are some quick and good Halloween party food ideas that are sure to have guests’ heads turning (not literally!).

Appetizers

Finger Dogs -This finger food appetizer is so good for your wallet. Depending on how many people you invite, you’ll only need 1 or 2 packages of hot dogs since you’ll be cutting them in half or thirds. After you cook them, slice the tops and insert a piece of cheese for the fingernail. Don’t forget the ketchup, I mean blood…muahaha!

Main Course

Spaghetti Worms – Looking for Halloween party foods the kids will eat up? I know my nephew loves spaghetti because he has fun slurping it. I’ve always thought that spaghetti resembled worms! Pasta in general is a great option to serve at parties because it’s cheap and filling so you can make large amounts without breaking the bank. I recommend serving it with red sauce and mini meatballs, about the size of an eyeball…

Mash Potato Brains – Sounds delightful, huh? This idea is super simple as you can use whatever mashed potato recipe you normally use (make sure they’re extra lumpy). Place the mashed potatoes on a silver platter, wear plastic gloves, and start molding it into a brain. To make the indentations of the membrane come to life, uncoil a paperclip and press it against the brain. If you’re inviting a big group, make two mashed potato brain platters and have one at each end of the table.

Dessert

Chocolate Worm Mudslide – Ever year on Halloween, my mom would make a batch of this ghoulish dessert and my friends would go bonkers over it! She bought regular chocolate Jell-O pudding packages and sour candy worms. Once your pudding has set, drop in the worms and mix it up. Serve them in small ice cream cobbler cups, and your guests will be in for a treat!

Candy Dessert Pizza – This is a great way to use your candy. Buy premade cookie dough, or if you’re a master baker, mix up a batch. Spread the cookie dough in a round pizza pan and bake it off. Buy or make some simple icing, spread it over the pizza and sprinkle your favourite candy all over.

Hope you enjoy these Halloween food ideas! If you have any quick and fun recipe ideas, please share!

It’s Not Too Late to Make Your Own Halloween Costume

I am big on making my own costume because other than the fact that I’m super frugal, I’m also creative and thus prefer full creative control when it comes to my Halloween costume. Homemade is the way to go! Check below for tips and ideas on creating top homemade Halloween costumes:

Spooky

Last year, beauty frugalista, Cristina came dressed in a corpse bride costume which she handmade using old white curtains that she transformed into a wedding dress. However, what really made her look unique was the amazing makeup job.

To achieve the zombie or gothic look, here are some things to look for that cost you nothing:

• Tattered t-shirts or pants with rips, tears or holes (the more, the merrier)
• Pajamas or nightgowns for a “back from the dead” vibe
• Use brown makeup for a dirt-like effect

Pop Culture Icons

This year, a pop culture homemade Halloween costume choice seems to be Michael Jackson. He had so many classic looks throughout the 80s and 90s. You can find these essential pieces in yours or a friend’s 80s wardrobe, the local thrift store or vintage shop:

• Leather bomber jacket (fake leather is fine)
• Black flood pants & white t-shirt
• Thick white socks & black shoes

Another idea is to dress up as characters from Twilight. This is a super simple idea because they look and dress like regular teenagers! For that vampire-esque feel, buy white powder makeup which costs no more than $3, or chip in with a friend and share it. You definitely won’t need the whole thing!

Tongue-in-Cheek

I love costumes that are a play on words. Last year I was queen bee. I used a black dress I owned and cut strips of yellow felt and sewed them onto the dress. I accessorized with dollar-store-bought wings, fake jewellery, crown and boa and a thrift-store-bought wig. I spent approximately $15.

Other humourous homemade Halloween costumes are:

• Bag of jelly beans – blow up multi-coloured balloons, dress in monochromatic colours & stick them on
• Adam & Eve – wear all brown or beige tights & a turtleneck for the flesh body & cut out felt leaves for body parts

Halloween may be in a week; however, there are plenty of homemade Halloween costumes to replicate. The ones mentioned are just a small sample of what’s out there! If you have any, I’d love to hear them as I have not yet chosen my costume!