If you want to surprise your guests this Halloween and create a real atmosphere of horror on the table, these recipes are what you need! “Zombie Fingers”, “Tomato Soup with Eyes” and “Meringue Ghosts” will not only bring a spooky touch to your menu, but will also delight you with their taste. They are easy to prepare, and the result will be incredibly impressive, say experienced life hackers on Lifehacker (18+).
Zombie fingers
Ingredients:
- 250 g dates;
- 100 g dark chocolate;
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter;
- 3 tablespoons oatmeal;
- a handful of almonds;
- a few spoons of jam.
Preparation:
- Place the dates, chopped chocolate, peanut butter and oats in a blender, then blend until smooth.
- Form the mixture into “fingers” and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Use almonds to create nails and attach them to your fingers with jam.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least an hour to firm up the fingers.
Tomato soup with eyes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter;
- 1 onion;
- 3 cloves of garlic;
- 120 ml dry white wine;
- 1½ kg chopped tomatoes in their own juice;
- 950 ml chicken broth;
- 3 sprigs of oregano or marjoram;
- 60 ml milk;
- 60 ml low-fat cream;
- salt and ground black pepper to taste;
- 20–30 small mozzarella balls;
- 10-15 olives stuffed with peppers.
Preparation:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and fry the chopped onion and garlic.
- Pour in the wine and cook for 1-2 minutes until the liquid has almost completely evaporated.
- Add tomatoes, broth and oregano or marjoram sprigs. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes until thickened. Remove the herbs.
- If desired, puree the soup in a blender, then pour in the milk and cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make mozzarella and olive eyes by inserting the olive halves into the cheese balls.
- Pour the soup into bowls and add a few “eyes” to it.
Meringue ghosts
Ingredients:
- 2 egg whites;
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice;
- 125 g powdered sugar;
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or a pinch of vanillin;
- black gel food coloring or melted dark chocolate.
Preparation:
- Beat the egg whites until fluffy with a mixer at low speed, add lemon juice.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, continuing to beat on medium speed until the mixture is thick and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and stir.
- Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and form ghosts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Shape the ghosts' faces using food coloring or chocolate.
- Bake in the oven at 95°C for 40-60 minutes, then let cool completely in the oven.
Serve these fun Halloween treats to create an unforgettable atmosphere!
