Two of the things that kids and adults like about Halloween foods are the creepy crawlies and the ghoulish items. The problem is that ghoulish or icky, isn’t always appropriate. And to be honest, even I don’t want to attend a party where everything attacks my senses and imagination. Sometimes I just want to eat that I can eye-dentify, if you know what I mean. The most versatile snack I’ve found that fits this bill is popcorn balls. You add all sorts of flavors and you can “dress” them up with gross creepy crawlies for older people or fun items appropriate for the younger children. These Halloween Popcorn Balls fit perfectly with any crowd and here is how you can make them for your celebration too.   Ingredients Needed: 3 cups brown sugar 3 cups corn syrup 3 sticks butter (1 ½ cups) 3 teaspoon salt 3 cups popcorn kernels, popped Directions: In a large pot over medium heat, add a small amount of oil. Add 1 cup and about 1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels. As popping beg ...

...  Needed: 1 can 15 oz cream of corn 1 pc of chicken broth cubes 1 can corn kernel 2 cups water 5 cloves garlic minced 2 onions minced ¼ bar butter ½ cup fresh milk Salt and ground pepper to taste Fresh parsley chopped Grated cheese Directions: Melt the butter, saute onion and garlic over a low heat for a minute. Pour water and add the broth cubes, let it boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Put in the cream of corn, milk, and corn kernels. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Let it boil for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the soup is lightly thicken. Remove from heat. Garnish with parsley and grated cheese. Best serve with toasted garlic bread. Share and ...

...  cornbread muffins are made with cornmeal, if you don’t have any on hand or prefer fresh corn, you can still make cornbread muffins. This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious. I’ve made them with whole wheat flour, but all purpose flour can certainly be substituted. Ingredients Needed: 3 cups corn kernels. You can use fresh, canned or frozen. Just defrost first. 2 cups whole wheat flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder A pinch or two of salt 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups milk ½ cup vegetable oil Makes: 24 cornbread muffins   Direction: Start by preheating the oven to 400 F. Next, chop up the corn until it looks something like this. I’ve used a Pampered Chef food chopper on a cutting board to achieve this. You could use a food processor, but don’t create a puree…unless ...