In the magical world of Halloween, spiders, ghosts, and wizards gather to celebrate the spookiest time of the year! This unique day combines horror with laughter and is inspired by the dark tradition of Halloween and the Celtic Festival of Samhain, a celebration that marks the end of the growing season and the dead vegetation from the frosts. 

And what better way to honor this special period than by organizing a fun Halloween party?

Below are unique, tasty, and easy recipes to turn your Halloween party into an unforgettable experience.

Get ready to impress your friends!

• Magically Decorated Savory Snack: Witches Hats Rolls

• Spooky Sweet Dessert: Choco-Mandarin Halloween Mousse

• Mysterious Cocktail: Witches Weird Brew

 Witches Hats Roll

The savory Witch Hats will be one of the easiest and most fun snacks you have ever made!

Ingredients we need: 

• 1 package refrigerated pizza dough

• 8 mozzarella sticks 
  

• Non-stick baking surface or parchment paper

• Small round cutters for decorating with ingredients such as deli meats, cheese, olives. 

Let's get started;;

-We divide the dough into equal triangles using our cutter.

-We add the mozzarella sticks to the bottom and fold the dough over, while pressing around the edges to seal the cheese. 

-We create designs using the small cutters.

-We place the pieces as desired on the dough for decoration.

-Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.

#Skroutz Tips

• Serve with pizza sauce or any other dip of your choice.

• Keep the snack warm until serving.

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

• For a spicier result, add mozzarella sticks and pieces of sausage.

Choco-mandarin Halloween Mousse

The spooky mandarins in their sweetest version!!

Ingredients we need: 

• 6 medium mandarins
  

• 200 grams of dark chocolate with 64% cocoa content

• 400 ml plant-based milk with vanilla flavor 

• 2 grams agar agar 

• 2 teaspoons of water

• For the mousse topping: chocolate sprinkles, candies, nuts, crushed cookies

Shall we start?

Preparation of the chocolate mousse

- We chop the chocolate into small pieces and place them in a bowl.

- In a glass, we mix the agar agar with 2 teaspoons of water.

- In a saucepan, we place all the liquid ingredients: we add the vanilla-flavored milk, as well as the water/agar agar mixture. 

- We mix well and let the mixture boil for at least 30 seconds to activate the agar agar and remove from the heat.

- We incorporate the milk in three stages while simultaneously mixing well with a whisk.

- We can also use a hand mixer for perfect and quick mixing.

- We cover with cling film and place in the fridge for several hours (ideally overnight).

Preparation for the mandarins

- We cut off the top part to remove their cap.

- We rotate a spoon inside around the peel to detach and remove the interior without disturbing the outer surface.

- With a black marker, we draw eyes and mouth and all the Jack 'o Lantern faces.

Serving

- We take the mousse out of the fridge and mix with the mixer at medium speed for about 5 minutes to incorporate as much air as possible.

- We transfer to a piping bag and place the mousse inside the mandarins. 

#Skroutz Tips

• Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles, candies, nuts, pralines, and biscuit crumbs on the mousse.
• Keep in the refrigerator until serving time.
• The mousse could be made the day before so that it has set.
• For Zero Waste practices with the inside of the mandarins, squeeze a refreshing juice for ourselves or add it to a cake recipe.

Witches Weird Brew

Deep Purple Cocktail!!

Ingredients we need: 

• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/3 cup lime juice 
• 1/4 cup Raspberry liqueur 
• 1 fresh lime 
• 3 drops purple food coloring 
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Shall we begin?

Serving preparation: 

-Cut the lime in half and use a juicer to extract the juice.

-Add the purple food coloring and stir with a stirrer for cocktails.

-Transfer the ingredients to a saucer.

-Place the sugar on a second saucer.

-Dip the glasses into the lime juice and then into the sugar on the second saucer. 

Cocktail preparation: 

-Pour all the liquid ingredients (vodka, juice, liqueur) into a cocktail shaker. 

-Mix and shake for 1 minute.

-Add the ice and shake well for 1 more minute.

-Strain the mixture into the glasses we have prepared.

#Skroutz Tips

• For a larger amount of drink, replace the 1/3 cup lime juice with 1 cup sparkling lemon-flavored water and serve in a tall glass with crushed ice.
• You can use flavored vodka for more kick in your shot!

• Replace the liqueur with Crème de Cassis or with any other liqueur you like (only in a dark color!)

• Use brown granulated sugar around the rim of the glass for a better result. 

Happy Halloween to you! Get spooked and have fun!