Quick Pickled Green Beans

Perfect for any party or summer barbecue, these green beans make fantastic garnishes for cocktails (think Caesars!). You can also add them to any sandwich, burger, cheese platter or charcuterie tray. Or just enjoy them straight out of the jar.

Double Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Two sources of vanilla give these cookies a deep and complex vanilla taste. Put the scraped bean pods into your sugar canister to add flavourful notes to granulated sugar.

Spiced Apple Raisin Empanadas

Grilled Vegetables

This makes enough for both the flank steak and pizza recipes, plus extra for other easy meals. Try the vegetables tossed with pasta, in sandwiches or on burgers.

Golden Granola

Golden fruits and nuts brightly dot this tasty breakfast granola. It's just like sunshine in a bowl.

Egg Salad Finger Sandwiches

Cumin and green onion brighten up this easy pantry sandwich filling.

Red Velvet Brain Cakes

Satisfy the zombie's sweet tooth with delightfully gross cupcakes that are guaranteed to be the hit of the party. For best results, look for Wilton's Red No-Taste Paste Icing Colour, available at bulk food stores and specialty cake supply shops.

Apple and Caramel Popcorn Brains

These sweet and salty bites taste like sticky caramel apples, but the addition of popcorn adds an addictive crunch. Caramel sauce hardens quickly, so drizzle it over the popcorn as soon as it's done to form the "brains" immediately.

Lamb Eyeballs With Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Scary meatballs with a cool yogurt dip are sure to be the hit of the party. You can also serve them with mini pita pockets and invite guests to make their own “eyeball” bites.

Nightmare Nibbles

Frosted cereal and candies make delightfully creepy "monster scabs," "rotten teeth" and other frightfully fun mix-ins for this one-step party mix. Be sure to attach a label that lists all of the ingredients so parents know what's inside.