5 Easy Halloween Treats

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

I don’t like fussy.

I don’t like fussy kids.

And I don’t like fussy recipes.

Seriously. If a recipe has more than 15 ingredients I usually steer clear. Ain’t nobody got time for that.

Halloween treats. I know what you’re saying, “Alice, I really want to find some really easy, sugary Halloween treats to make for my kids on Halloween because there just won’t be enough sugar. Pretty please?”

Oh I guess I’ll help you. In all seriousness-I do this. I make Halloween treats to serve on Halloween. I don’t know why, it doesn’t make sense, does it? But it’s tradition! Here’s a few of my favorite, no fuss, easy Halloween treats. These are really easy Halloween treats you can make to serve on Halloween or for a Halloween party. Even the kids can help!

Take a moment and tell me what your Halloween traditions are at your house? Do you make special treats, a hearty dinner, do you have a special route? Oh and are you dressing up? Tell me what I should be! I am supposed to come up with a costume!

Here’s my list for 5 Easy Halloween Treats-No fuss, just fun!

Halloween Dirt Cake from Dining with Alice
You can’t go wrong with brownies, pudding, oreos and gummies! Yum! I brought this to a Halloween party and everyone LOVED it!

Candy Corn Punch from NellieBellie
A punch that tastes like orange dreamsicle, that’s what Janel and Lanet say at NellieBellie. Orange juice, pineapple, whipped cream and Fanta-so easy! Seriously you do know that candy corn is one of my four main food groups in the fall!

Halloween Trail Mix from Dining with Alice
I’m in love with Brach’s pumpkins and I’m not afraid to tell you. You know what goes really well with those pumpkins? Cheesy puffcorn, Chex Mix and Reese’s Pieces! Pop in your favorite Halloween movie-E.T. and snack on this yumminess.

Candy Corn and Peanut Rice Krispie Bars from Greens & Chocolate
Taylor at Greens & Chocolate calls these, “Sugar Bombs!” Holy moly I love it! Must. Not. Eat. Whole. Pan.

Caramel Apples from Dining with Alice
Super simple caramel apple recipe made in your microwave! Woo Hoo! And then roll those bad boys in your favorite cereal!

Caramel Apples

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

My Pursuit of Caramel Apples Every fall I go to Kowalski’s (sometimes a couple times in the fall) and buy their caramel apples and packages of Halloween mix. Seriously? What is in those candy pumpkins that come with candy corns and peanuts?!? Anyhow. I love caramel apples. Orchard, grocery store variety, whatever. I love them. … Continue reading →

Green Smoothies

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

Right now my garden is bursting with Kale. I am trying a new format with my garden this year, trying to grow more edibles and I think I went a bit wild with the Kale. We’ve been eating Kale salads and there’s no stopping it-I see lots of Kale hitting the freezer this fall. Last … Continue reading →

Pizza Waffles

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

Click the video above to watch the Twin Cities Live segment when I made this recipe on July 21, 2014. It’s time to get excited!! The Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner (August 21-September 1). I LOVE the Minnesota State Fair. I love the food, the NEW food and I especially love entering … Continue reading →

Homemade Fish Sticks

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

Hey Kids, we’re having fish for dinner! What, huh? No cheers? Warm weather has finally arrived in Minnesota and people will be hitting the lakes reeling in some fresh fish! This is a great recipe to make at the cabin and get the kids involved! Or an easy way to prepare fish and freeze for … Continue reading →

Allergy-Friendly Snacks

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

I’ve been working on this post for awhile-months in fact. My children started at a new school in September and it was a big adjustment going from a home daycare to a multi-room child development center. There are so many great things about their new school-amazing teachers, a huge indoor play space, an award-winning outdoor … Continue reading →

Win a Cookbook and 4-Pack of Tickets to the Minnesota Children’s Museum!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

On February 7, 2014 I’m doing a segment on Twin Cities Live about Cooking with Kids and Stella and I are making these yummy Grapefruit Cupcakes! I’ve been cooking with my kids since they were babies and it is so fun to see how they have learned and mastered so many things in the kitchen. I … Continue reading →

Grapefruit Cupcakes

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

I told you about how I was obsessing over cupcakes a few years ago because I was making Red Velvet cupcakes for a friend’s wedding. I think I might have said that I never wanted to see a cupcake again. Then time passes and your daughter’s absolute favorite thing to make is what? You guessed … Continue reading →

Homemade Playdough

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

Simple homemade play dough made with flour, salt, water, oil and cream of tartar. Add your own color and extracts. Right now it’s a “feels like” temp of -40 in Minnesota. No, I’m not kidding. The Governor closed all schools in the state today and many districts are closing tomorrow as well. So if you … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Leftovers-Thanksgiving Tortilla Cups

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

I hosted Thanksgiving this year and we had a great time. My husband’s family came in from Colorado and Indiana and we had fun relaxing, laughing and eating great food. One of the bonuses of hosting is having leftovers-one my husband’s very favorite things. For me, I honestly can’t eat the same Thanksgiving meal day … Continue reading →

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

You know what’s hard work? Meal planning. It takes time, requires motivation and sometimes your family doesn’t even eat the meal-let alone thank you for it! But sitting down for meals matters. You are having connections and conversations with your family, modeling table manners and eating behaviors and you are making an impact in the … Continue reading →

Halloween Dirt Cake

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

One of my family’s favorite desserts is dirt cake. It’s a simple dessert, kids can help with the preparation and adults and kids alike just love it! This is a perfect dish to bring a Halloween potluck or to make for your crew on Halloween! You can serve this in individual dishes or for a … Continue reading →

Halloween Trail Mix

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

I seriously love those Brach’s pumpkins. No really, I’m in love. I’ve been trying to be really good this year and hold out as long as possible before I start bringing bags of those candy corns and pumpkins into my house. Those pumpkins are good alone but you know what? They are awesome in a … Continue reading →

TacOs Pasta (Homemade Spaghetti Os)

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

Don’t get stuck in a spaghetti rut! Here’s a fun recipe to put a creative spin on spaghetti night at your house! Click here to watch the August 16, 2013 Twin Cities Live segment when I made this recipe. Ingredients: 3 No Name Chicken Filets 1 Taco seasoning packet (1.25 ounce) 1 Three Cheese Pasta … Continue reading →

Caribbean Pasta with Fish Nuggets

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

Don’t get stuck in a spaghetti rut! Here’s a fun recipe to put a creative spin on spaghetti night at your house! Click here to watch the August 16, 2013 Twin Cities Live segment when I made this recipe. Ingredients: 1 sleeve of Club Crackers 3 No Name Tilapia Fillets (defrosted) ¼ cup Pineapple (small … Continue reading →