Fun with friendly ghosts

There's no trick to these treats. Let our recipes and ideas spark your party.

* love to recall my childhood memories of Halloween. To me, it was never about scary things-it was about the magic of whimsical costumes, carved pumpkins, neighborhood laughter, and the essence of fall. Many years have passed since I've been trick-or-treating, but I still get just as excited.

Start a new tradition at your house this year, and invite family and friends for a festive gathering. We've assembled easy recipes and ideas that are sure to delight your costume-clad guests. We're betting you'll create many memories of your own.

HARVEST MOON LOLLIPOPS

WIENER WORMS

Cut bun-length hot dogs lengthwise into quarters. Place on grill rack crosswise, and grill uncovered to desired degree of doneness. They'll curl into "worms" on their own as they cook. Serve alone or in buns with mustard and ketchup. In addition to red, offer colored ketchups such as green and purple.

HELPFUL EGG TIPS

* Gently tap warm eggs on kitchen counter immediately after cooking, cracking evenly over entire shell.

Food color will seep into the cracks, forming a pattern on the whites that can be seen after peeling.

Attach egg halves with stuffed sides facing each other so that yolk mixture is sandwiched between white.

where to find it

FUN WITH FRIENDLY GHOSTS

Pages 168-172: Lollipop sticks and candy melts can be found at crafts stores.

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