Schuette - A Halloween cookbook: simple recipes for kids

On Halloween things go bump in the night and in the kitchen. Time to whip up some ghoulishly good Halloween snacks. Hitch a broom ride into the kitchen and get started. Frightened of whats in the cupboards? Theres no trick about it. Be brave, and take a look inside for your . Got questions? An adult can help.

Before you start, wash all of the slime and when youre through. After making these frightening foods, youll be sure to have a happy Halloween!

Metric Conversion Chart
United States Metric
teaspoon ......... 1.2 mL
teaspoon ......... 2.5 mL
1 teaspoon .......... 5 mL
1 tablespoon....... 15 mL
cup................... 60 mL
cup .................. 80 mL
cup................... 120 mL
cup .................. 160 mL
cup................... 175 mL
1 cup.................... 240 mL
1 ounce................ 30 gms

Ghosts rattle chains. Witches wave wands. The right equipment makes for a scary good time. Use this handy guide to gather the tools youll need.

baking sheet a flat, metal pan used for baking foods

cutting board a wooden or plastic board used when slicing or chopping foods

dry-ingredient measuring cups round cups with handles used for measuring dry ingredients

liquid measuring cup a glass or plastic measuring cup with a spout for pouring

measuring spoons spoons with small deep scoops used to measure both wet and dry ingredients

microwave-safe bowl a non-metal bowl used to heat ingredients in a microwave oven

pitcher a container with an open top and a handle that is used to hold liquids

pot holders a thick, heavy fabric that is used to handle hot items

rubber scraper a kitche tool with a rubber paddle on one end

skewer a long, thin stick used to hold food

strainer a bowl-shaped tool with holes in the sides and bottom used for draining liquid off food

wooden spoon a tool made of wood with a handle used to mix ingredients

Techniques

measure to take a specific amount of something

slice to cut into thin pieces

spread to cover a surface with something

sprinkle to scatter in small drops or bits

stir to mix something by moving a spoon around in it

toss to mix gently with two spoons or forks

Jack-o'-Lantern Juice

Dont like scooping out the guts but love that pumpkin taste? Then give this tasty drink a try. It will put a smile on your jack-o-lantern.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• cup canned pumpkin
• 2 cups orange juice
• teaspoon ground ginger
• fat-free whipped topping
• dash of cinnamon

Tools:

• dry-ingredient measuring cups
• pitcher
• liquid measuring cup
• measuring spoons
• wooden spoon
• glass

TIP:

Dip a graham cracker in your juice, and it will taste like pumpkin pie!