5 Wicked Good Halloween Party Recipes

5 Wicked Good Halloween Party Recipes

Halloween will be here soon! We're sure you've got your party planning underway and wanted to give you a few recipe ideas. Here are five of our favorite party-ready recipes that are sure to wow all of your guests!

Cinnamon Spice Mocha

Ingredients

2 ½ cups brewed coffee
½ cup fat-free milk
¼ cup chocolate syrup
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground allspice
2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

Add ingredients to FourSide or WildSide+ jar in order listed and secure lid. Select "Batters" or blend on Medium Low (speed 3 or 4) for 30 seconds.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp kosher or sea salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Add first 6 ingredients to WildSide+ jar and secure lid. Select "Batters" or blend on Medium Low (speed 3 or 4) for 30 seconds. Add dry ingredients to jar and secure lid. "Pulse" 10-12 times. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop tablespoon-sized cookie dough onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.

Green Monster Smoothie

Ingredients

12 fl oz orange juice
1 apple, cored and quartered
½ banana
1 cup kale
1 cup spinach
1 cup frozen mango
1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

Add all ingredients in order listed to FourSide or WildSide+ jar. Secure lid and select "Smoothie" or blend on Medium Low (speed 3 or 4) for 10 seconds, then Medium High (speed 6 or 7) for 30 seconds.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic, quartered
15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and 3-4 Tbsp liquid reserved
1 cup roasted red bell pepper
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground cumin
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

Add ingredients, including the reserved garbanzo bean liquid, to Twister jar in order listed and place Twister lid on jar. Hold Twister lid and with other hand select "Dips" or blend on Medium Low (speed 3 or 4) for 30 seconds. Turn the Twister lid counter-clockwise during blending.

White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

1 can low-sodium chicken broth
½ avocado, pittted and peeled
2 cans Northern White beans, drained and divided
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 can diced green chilis
1 onion, diced
1 can whole kernel corn, not drained
1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ bunch cilantro to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Add chicken broth, avocado, and ¾ cup of beans to the FourSide or WildSide+ jar and secure lid. Select "Sauces" or blend on Medium Low (speed 3 or 4) for 30 seconds. Pour into a 4-quart slow cooker. Add remaining beans, chicken, green chilies, onion, corn, salt, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder to slow cooker and mix well to blend flavors. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. Garnish with cilantro and serve with corn bread or whole wheat folded tortillas.

Have a Happy Halloween!