It’s Halloween, which means it’s time to get creative with food. The best Halloween parties provide bowls of mystery foods that feel like spooky things to freak out their guests. Here’s a quick guide to help you set up a simple, freaky smorgasbord of body parts and gross things made out of everyday foods.
Plain spaghetti makes a fantastic substitute for intestines or worms, depending on your mood at the time. Mix in some whole olives to add some chunky texture, and make up a story about just how these eyeballs ended up in a bowl of innards.
Jell-O makes great party food, especially when it’s doubling as body part. Nothing says “human brains” quite like a container of strawberry Jell-O. Throw in some gummy worms or bears for some added mystery.
Properly sized carrots are just rough and knobby enough to feel creepily like human fingers.
Looking for some more realistic eyeballs? Look no further than the produce section. Watermelon and cantaloupe balls are moist, healthy and delicious, and feel horribly similar to eyes if you happen to be blindfolded.
Also, WikiHow shows how making realistic-looking bowls of blood is both easy and delicious. Add red food coloring slowly to one part water and three parts corn syrup. Mix in a splash of yellow and blue food coloring for a more realistic effect. Corn starch can help thicken your creepy delight, and chocolate syrup can add flavor and texture. Nothing makes you feel more like a vampire than enjoying a cup of sugary blood.