Some frightful inspiration for this Halloween Season! You do not always need to use pumpkins for spooky carvings, try this out of the box idea instead: Fruit Frights Put a fresh twist on jack-o’-lantern centerpieces. Cut a 1-in. (2.5-cm) slice off the bottom of a cantaloupe or honeydew melon to form a flat base. Use the Large Scoop to clean out the melon. Create a dastardly face design with the V-Shaped Cutter. Invert the melon over a lit votive candle on a heat-safe platter. ***Don't forget to share...

I wanted to take a break from the Halloween Treat recipes, tips/tricks because I made some of the most delicious Peach Cobbler last night in my "Magic Pot".  For those of you who do not know what my Magic Pot is, well it is just the best darn cooking utensil I have in my kitchen..my Deep Covered Baker! Ok, well I love all of my kitchen toys...but I have to say, this one has wowed me on more than one occasion.  You can literally make anything in this sucker, and better yet...you can make food in the oven...

Fudge the Rules This sweet treat isn’t just for Christmastime anymore. Prepare a batch or two of this candy corn-themed fudge for a new take on Halloween candy. Recipe 3 cups white chocolate morsels 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 15 drops yellow food coloring 10 drops red coloring Yield: 72 pieces Microwave chocolate and condensed milk in (3-cup) Silicone Prep Bowl, uncovered, on HIGH 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Line Loaf Pan with waxed paper and pour in one-third...

Today I am taking a break from the spooky Halloween inspired treats and celebrating my youngest daughters 3rd Birthday! Our sweet little girl, Adalynn Skye, was born 3 years ago today at 3:26PM PST.  She was perfection in a pink blanket, 8lbs 0oz and 20inches long with a full head of black hair! I cannot believe how fast time has seemed to fly by...it seems like just yesterday I was holding my precious new bundle of joy in my arms...and now today she is running around, talking to me in full sentences and maneuvering...

  Mmmummy Dogs After-school snacks get a spooky makeover. These Mummy Dogs are a fun, Halloween-themed take on a traditional corn dog. Plus, they’re not just for kiddos — they’re perfect for toting to your next costume party. Recipe 8 hot dogs 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated seamless crescent dough Yellow mustard Yield: 8 mummy dogs Preheat oven to 350°F. Unroll dough and use Pizza Cutter to cut 8 even strips. Wrap one strip around each hot dog to resemble mummy wraps, leaving one small space...

Spider Snacks Show off a new use for the Microwave Egg Cooker — spider cakes! Serve them up at a costume party. Trust us, they only look creepy. Recipe  Vegetable oil ½ pkg (15.25-16.5 oz) devil’s food cake mix (about 1 2/3 cup cake mix) ½ cup sour cream 1 egg 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 tsp vegetable oil 64 pretzel sticks Yield: 4 spider cakes Brush Microwave Egg Cooker with vegetable oil. Combine cake mix, sour cream and egg in Classic Batter Bowl; mix until blended....

Spooky Tooth These scary fun “applewiches” are a simple, healthy, Halloween snack. Recipe 1 medium apple ¼ cup creamy peanut butter 25 mini marshmallows Yield: 5 Cut apple into wedges using Apple Wedger and discard core. Using Scoop & Spread, spread peanut butter along one side of each apple slice. For “teeth”, place five marshmallows in the peanut butter on five of the apples (closer to the skin side of the apple). Press the remaining five apple slices down onto the marshmallows to form...

It's an Alien Invasion!!!   These tasty cheese ball invaders with personality come together at light speed. Make funny faces with slices of string cheese, olives and pretzels. They’re out of this world!  Recipe 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese 8 oz cheddar cheese 4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled 1 stick mozzarella string cheese, cut into thirds ½ cup black olives 10 pretzel sticks Yield: 10 cheese balls Microwave cream cheese in Classic Batter Bowl, uncovered, on HIGH 30-60 seconds...

Here is a festive recipe surely to get you in the trick-or-treat spirit.... Pepper Pumpkins Use the V-Shaped Cutter to put a little Halloween twist on classic stuffed peppers (a tasty combo of onion, cheese and ground beef) so that they resemble jack-o-lanterns. Recipe * 1 medium onion, chopped * 3 tbsp Tex-Mex Rub * 1 lb 90% lean ground beef * 4 oz grated Colby and Monterey Jack cheese blend (about 1 cup shredded) * 4 medium orange bell peppers Yield: 4 servings Preheat...