Even though Halloween isn’t celebrated to such length in South Africa as in the USA, I still love the idea of all the festivity. That’s why the kids and I make a few Halloween recipes every year to join in on the fun. This year we made 3 new Halloween recipes (the poison toffee apples are an old favourite around these parts). As you’ll know if you’ve been reading Simply Delicious for a while, I love all things pastry. So naturally, there are two pastry recipes in this little round-up. I’ve been making mummies-in-a-blanket for years whenever we go to a Halloween party (or just when we’re having fun at home) and they are always a treat. Pigs-in-a-blanket, mummified! Who could resist? The kids absolutely loved making this Halloween candy bark. They loved playing with all the Halloween candy (which kid wouldn’t?). And how cute are those little monster faces? Love! This Jack-o’-lantern pot pie is such a fun twist on a classic pot pie recipe. I used my easy weekday chicken pot pie recipe and topped it with this cute pastry cut-out. I started out quite simple with the design but you could go nuts and go as intricate as you’d like. Top tip: keep the pastry in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before you start carving to ensure the pastry doesn’t soften too much. These poison candy apples are not one of the most viewed recipes on Simply Delicious for nothing. They make an excellent centerpiece and the wicked, shiny poison apples will enchant all your guests!
