Halloween Ease

Halloween night is usually spent hustling and bustling.  With the holiday on a Friday this year, it's the start of the weekend and all the activities that come with Fall and October.  Whether you're partaking in trick-or-treating, checking out a local football game, or hosting a shin-dig, here are some fun food ideas to celebrate the 31st.




Need a dinner idea that's easy, healthy, and a crowd pleaser? Here are some of our fave no fuss crock pot meals!  

Cheesy Broccoli Rice (cheesy, filling, comforting) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/08/cheesy-broccoli-ricein-crockpot.html

Pulled Pork Sliders (grab some slider buns and BBQ sauce and you're all set) - http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/05/party-menu.html

Lentil Soup (inexpensive and warms you right up) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/01/soup-anyone.html

What about a few appetizers?  A tasty snack to have handy if you're gathered around the house with friends and family.  We Love these:

Baked Polenta Fries (light & crispy and great as dippers) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/09/easy-baked-polenta-fries.html

Meatless Meatballs (a finger food that can be made ahead) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/01/meatless-meatballs.html

Guacamole (only 5 ingredients) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/04/your-new-favorite-guacamole-recipe.html

Hummus (yummy with raw veggies, pita, and chips) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/04/hello-hummus.html

Salsa (grab your farm stand corn - it's in this salsa)  
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/07/easy-homemade-salsa.html

Veggie Dip (5-minutes and done) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/05/party-menu.html

Need a dessert (besides the candy in your treat bowl)?  You'll feel a little less guilty eating these....

Ice Cream (frozen banana, a food processor, and toppings galore) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/01/yo-who-loves-ice-cream.html

Pudding (these would be great with some spooky touches like gummy worms) - http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-vanilla-chocolate-pudding-debate.html

The Perfect Cookie (you can't go wrong with this exceptional chocolate chip cookie) - http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-perfect-cookie-no-seriously.html

Zucchini Bread (grab some zucchini and make some muffins) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/08/zucchini-bread-errrr-cake.html

Granola Bites (a chewy bite that kids and adults enjoy) - 
http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/07/granola-bites.html

Vanilla Mousse Cheesecake (homemade, impressive, a party pleaser) - http://sistersconsuminglife.blogspot.com/2014/09/vanilla-mousse-cheesecake.html

Some extra Halloween goodies that we thought were super cute - check 'em out:

http://www.forkandbeans.com/2014/10/23/13-healthy-gluten-free-halloween-treats/

Happy Halloween!!