Halloween 2026

 Whoopie Pies - not a hit, don't do again

Mini Pumpkin Pies - worked, only ate half 

Pumpkin choc chip butterscotch cookies - just 1 batch needed

Butternut squash goats cheese quiche - okay just needed one batch (I doubled it)

mac and cheese with peas and spinach - okay, doubled, but didn't eat it all

pumpkin shaped meatballs in mac and cheese - only ate about 1 bag of 30 meatballs, 1 per person ish

charcuterie w veggies & hummus plate - people don't like celery, only need 1 bell pepper, carrots work, make sure to slice the cheese and only need 1 or 2 flavors max

mummy sausages - were a hit did 2 packs of baby sausages, used kroger sausage (1 normal, 1 maple)

wine blood bags - didn't do these

sangria punch - didn't do this, just did pimms - needed about 1.5 bottles of pimms

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients - 

65g granulated sugar

100 g light brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

150g plain flour

25g self-rising flour

20g bread flour

1.5 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/8 tsp ground cloves

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 

mix dry ingredients, then add butter and egg and vanilla

90g softened butter

1 egg

1.5 heaping tsp vanilla (or if measure precisely, 2 tsp)

a few drops of orange food coloring

mix all together until it sticks together and to the mixer, should seem dry, then add 2 large handfuls chocolate chips

chocolate chips - 1 handful dark choc and 1 handful milk choc

Bake on 180C fan for 8-9 minutes

Wedding Recipes

 My chocolate chip cookies 

Scones, Clotted Cream, Strawberry Jam

Petit fours - ???

    https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/product/custom-bundtinis/ - 12 for 28 (maybe get discount for more?)

    Blue bonnet bakery in fort worth - call

    Steins Bakery

Victoria Sponge small cakes? https://www.properbaking.com/pre-orders/victoria-sponge-1

Target also has some options-cake bites, brownie trio platter, dessert bars, etc.  -  https://www.target.com/p/petit-fours-vanilla-double-chocolate-red-velvet-assortment-12-25oz-16ct-favorite-day-8482/-/A-79543280?ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000108264769&CPNG=PLA_Bakery%2BDeli_Priority%2BShopping_Local%7CBakery%2BDeli_Ecomm_Food_Bev&adgroup=Bakery%2BDeli_FavoriteDay&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=1026339&targetid=pla-2078824054785&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxea5BhBeEiwAh4t5K3TkAPbLcOiju-mNO9SlQO3OSowmkt-fOu1OMt8QJTimvlTwNGKzRxoCBmkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 

Macarons

    https://www.chellesmacarons.com/assorted-macs - 50 for 110

    https://www.chellesmacarons.com/assorted-macs/macaron-tower - 115 for 240 and get tower

    https://www.joymacarons.com/online-ordering/joy-macarons-lower-greenvile/menu - 40 for 105 with tower

    https://www.savorpatisserie.com/towers - more expensive

Tea sandwiches - Costco?

Josh's Smoked Meat Rubs

Turkey Breast 

Note: can take a ton of rub. I recommend brining for a couple of days if you can. For the rub I use this. 


1 tablespoon brown sugar


1 teaspoon smoked paprika


1 teaspoon sea salt


1 teaspoon garlic powder


1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon rosemary

1/2 teaspoon ground thyme

Coffee Cocoa Rub

1 cup Brown Sugar

¼ cup Ground Coffee (your favorite)

¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa

3 TBSP Kosher Salt

3 TBSP Coarsely Ground Black Pepper

1 TBSP Smoked Paprika

1 TBSP Chili Powder

Christmas 2023 Recipes

Savoury:

Mini Nut roasts - Vegan & GF

Stuffing Balls

Smoked Turkey (Rich will smoke, rub done, brining)

BBQ Cranberry Meatballs - GF

Pigs in Blankets (storebought)

Veggie Christmas Tree - Vegan & GF (Toni bringing)

Anu's Carrots (Anu bringing)

Chicken, Brie, & Cranberry Bites (Anu bringing)

Desserts:

Bailey's Chocolate Fudge - GF (done- normal & one with peppermint)

Mince Pies - storebought (done)

Bourbon Pecan Pie minis (done)

Christmas Cake  (done)

Maple Cream Candies - gf

Yule Log

Myla's Ginger Snap Cookies (Charlotte bringing Swedish ginger snaps)

Drinks:

Josh's Eggnog

Josh's eggnog - vegan/dairy free (done)

Hot Cocoa Bar with Bailey's & Creme De Menthe, Marshmallows, Peppermints (done)

Port

Mulled Wine

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls with Scale

 

Cinnamon Rolls –

This makes 2 jelly roll pans or more (cookie sheets) of rolls.

Bread:

720g flour (see instructions below)

½ cup sugar (100g)

1 ½ teaspoon salt

2 packages yeast

½ cup milk

½ cup water

¼ cup butter (57g)

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Orange food dye

Topping:

Melted butter (85g)

100g brown sugar

1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Black food dye

Normal Icing:

1/3 cup softened butter (76g)

3 cup confectioner’s sugar (363g)

About 3 Tablespoons cream (milk)

1 ½ tsp. vanilla

Blend butter and sugar together.  Stir in cream (milk) and vanilla until smooth.  Add milk if needed.

or

Maple Cream Cheese Icing 4 ounces (113g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature 3 Tablespoons (45ml) pure maple syrup 1 Tablespoons (15ml) whole milk 2/3 cup (80g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted

1/2 tsp vanilla

sprinkle salt

optional: 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Make the icing: Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl on medium speed until smooth. Add the maple syrup and milk and beat on high until smooth. Add the confectioners’ sugar (and cinnamon, if using) and beat on medium speed until creamy. Spread on warm cinnamon rolls.

Tips & Instructions:

• Eggs should be room temperature.  If refrigerated, set them out before starting this recipe.
• In a large bowl: stir together 188g flour and dry ingredients
• Warm butter, milk, and water together in the microwave or on the stove.  (I usually soften the butter and then add the water and milk.) Check temperature by putting a drop on your wrist like you would check milk for a baby.  It should be warm, but not hot!
• Mix dry ingredients with milk/margarine.  After blended together, continue to mix for 2 more minutes.
• Add the orange food dye.

• Add eggs one at a time and mix.  
• Add flour, a little at a time, to make a stiff dough.  Keep slowly adding and continue to knead until well mixed.

• Grease a large bowl.  Add batter (in a ball shape).  Turn batter over so that it is greased lightly on all sides.  Let rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
• After it has doubled in size, make a fist, and punch it down in the center. Pull the edges toward the center.  Place the dough on a lightly floured pastry sheet. Knead enough to reshape into a ball. Cover with a tea towel and let rest for 10 minutes.  Cut into 2 pieces. If there are bubbles in the dough, remove them by squeezing them with your fingers.
• Roll one piece into a 9 x 15 rectangle.   
• Brush with melted butter.  Mix topping and sprinkle generously over the butter.  Roll into a jelly roll shape (15 inches long)
• Prepare jelly roll pans by lining with parchment paper or lightly greasing.  Cut jelly roll into one inch pieces using kitchen scissors or dental floss. Space apart like when you make cookies.
• Repeat the last three steps with the other half of the dough.
• Place in the oven, NOT turned on, with a cup of boiling water on the side.  Let raise for an hour or until doubled in size.
• Remove the pans from the oven, and set them on the countertop while preheating the oven. 
• Preheat the oven to 350F (180c) degrees. 
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.  (Bake one pan at a time. Two can be baked at a time if you have a convection oven and space the racks accordingly.)
• After baking, remove rolls from pan and cool on wire racks.  
• Frost when completely cooled.

Halloween

 Ghost shots

Vampire Blood non-alcoholic

Purple People Eater Punch (add alcohol) or use this recipe

Hocus Pocus Punch - mimosa

Black Magic Punch

Pumpkin Pie

Candy Corn Blondies

Pumpkin Spiced Cinnamon Rolls

Cupcakes

Jack-o-Lanterns

Witches Brew Mac & Cheese with spinach and peas

Scarecuterie

Mummy's Pizza

Pumpkin Poppers, can sub mozzarella balls for meatballs to make vegetarian