Quick Tips
Allow ½ pound of raw, whole potatoes per person when preparing mashed potatoes.
Prior to boiling, cut potatoes into even pieces to ensure even cooking.
A few drops of vinegar added to the water when boiling potatoes will help maintain their white color.
Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty . . .
Shrunken Heads Halloween Decorations
Ingredients: Makes 8 Shrunken Heads
4 large apples
1 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Remove most of the peel from 4 large apples.
Eyeball Ice Cubes
Ingredients: Makes a tray full of eyeballs
Blueberries
Ice cube trays
Place 1 blueberry in each compartment of an ice cube or ice ball tray.
Brain Teaser
SICK!!
You've heard the saying "pick somebody's brain" . . .now it's your turn to do it.
Ingredients: Makes 1 numb noggin'
1 head cauliflower - the brain
2 C.
Brain Food
Spine-tingling!!
Any melon head would like this!
Ingredients: Makes 1 edible cranium
1 small seedless watermelon - the brain
A picture of a brain to use as a guide
Step #1: Determine which side you want to carve.
A small potato blend made from a mixture of ingredients that are formed into various shapes such as stars, baskets, crowns, roses, leaves, or uniquely shaped patties to be served as a garnish to accompany meats and poultry.