Halloween is an exciting holiday. There’s a sense of eeriness, costumes and parties. People spend lot of time making their home look spooky, there are many recipes that transform food from the ordinary to the frightful. This Halloween, try adding a decorative twist with these easy to make Halloween-themed recipes.

Watermelon Brain

Brains anyone? This recipe is clever, easy to prepare and will have everyone doing a double take. This is a quick
and easy recipe. First use clean and peel the watermelon. Determine which side of the melon is best to use as the brain. To stabilize it, slice a small piece from the melon’s bottom. Use a thin knife to cut down the middle. Make another cut ,at an angle, around an 1/8 inch from the first. Take out a v-shaped piece of the melon to reveal the inside. Find a picture of a brain to act as a guide and carve pieces out of the watermelon to make it look like a brain.

Smokey Bones

Peel and slice a large jicama into 1/4 inch thick strips. Using a bone-shaped cookie cutter cut the strips. Toss with a blend of 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 tablespoon of lime juice. Serve with ketchup or guacamole.

Halloween is a great holiday for kitchen creativity. The right recipe can bring a healthy and ghoulish look to any meal or snack.