Zac Williams - Little Monsters Cookbook

Life as a monster is hard enough without worrying about whats for dinner. Fortunately in this book, you will find all the recipes you need to prepare a ghastly feast for you and your creepy crew. Even those creatures of the night with particularly picky palates will find something tempting enough to sink their teeth into.

Just remember as you plan your monster menu to make sure you add foods that are tasty and good for you too. Even Frankenstein knows that eating right is a big part of staying fit and one step ahead of the pitchfork-carrying villagers! So try to eat all kinds of healthy foods and save the sweets for dessert.

Most importantly, remember that the more fun you have cooking, the better the food will taste! So cook monster-style and mix it up by asking your family and friends to help with the preparation. And dont forget to serve your food with your best monster manners. Set the table in a spooky style and you are sure to freak out your guests. So get those fangs, claws, and feet ready to become a ghoulish gourmet of fine creature cuisine. Lets dig in...at least six feet under!

Your blood is a very precious thing. Just ask Dracula. To preserve all of that great red stuff it is important to follow safety rules while in the kitchen. Here are important tips to keep you from getting hurt.

Before you begin as a monster in the kitchen it helps to know a few things about how to cook. With a little practice, you soon will be at the head of your creepy class as an expert in the delicious dark arts! Here are some tips you should know.

Measuring Dry Ingredients: When you measure dry ingredients such as flour and sugar you will use measuring cups, usually 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup. Fill the correct measuring cup to the top, but not over, with your ingredient. Sometimes it helps to use a butter knife to level off the extra. Remember to keep track of how many cups you add by counting.

Measuring Liquid Ingredients: You can use the same measuring cups that you use for dry ingredients when you measure liquids like milk or oil, but it is easier to use a clear glass measuring cup. That way you can see the liquid inside and read how much youve added to the cup by using the marks on the outside.

Measuring with Spoons: Sometimes you will need to measure ingredients in teaspoons and the bigger tablespoons. It is best to use cooking measuring spoons that are exactly the right size. Just add the ingredient and scrape off the extra with a butter knife until the ingredient is level with the top of the spoon.

Adding Ingredients: Have all of your ingredients out and ready to go before starting a recipe. Then add the ingredients following the order the recipe tells you.

Keeping Clean: The cleaner you keep the kitchen while you cook the easier it is to clean up when you are done. Try to put dirty dishes and utensils in the sink as soon as you are done with them. An apron can help you keep yourself clean. Remember to wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

Experiment and Have Fun: Cooking is about being creative. Maybe youll have a great idea for something different in a recipe. You can even try mixing together your favorite flavors into a totally new combination. Have fun and keep cooking!

Werewolves

Wolfsbane Elixir

While many werewolves are content to live the life of a monster, other more progressive types claim this elixir lets them retain their human shape. But dont take my word for it.

Makes 2 drinks

Blue decorating sugar

Crushed ice

1/2 cup blue raspberryflavored Italian syrup*

1 liter sparkling water

1/4 cup half-and-half

* You can substitute any other colorful flavor if you like.

1. Prepare two glasses by wetting rims and dipping them into the blue decorating sugar. Fill each glass three-fourths of the way full with crushed ice.

2. Add 1/4 cup blue raspberry syrup to each glass. Then fill each glass almost to the top with sparkling water.

3. Add a splash of half-and-half to each glass and enjoy!

Werewolf Skins

Werewolf skin is tough enough to withstand just about anything except for a silver bullet, but cooked just right it sure is tasty. Enjoy these cheesy snacks with a bit of bite.

Makes 6 werewolf skins

3 large baked potatoes

3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted and divided

3/4 teaspoon all seasoned salt

3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

3/4 cup sour cream, divided

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons chopped chives

1. Preheat oven to 475F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.