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Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• zucchini
• water
• pickling lime
• white vinegar
• alum
• white sugar
• cinnamon stick
• cinnamon red hot candy

Instructions

1. 1 Place zucchini slices into a 1-gallon or larger glass jar or crock. Combine 2 cups water (or the amount needed to cover zucchini) and pickling lime in a nonreactive bowl until well combined; pour over zucchini (it should completely cover zucchini). Cover the jar with plastic wrap; set aside for 24 hours.
2. 2 Drain zucchini slices in a colander in the sink; rinse very well under running water to remove all the lime. Wash the glass jar thoroughly; place zucchini back into the jar. Cover with fresh cool water; set aside for 2 to 3 hours.
3. 3 Drain zucchini; rinse again. Place zucchini in a large pot; stir in 1 cup vinegar, food coloring, and alum. Add enough water to cover zucchini; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 2 hours. Drain and discard liquid. Return zucchini to the glass jar.
4. 4 Combine sugar, 3 cups water, remaining 1 cup vinegar, cinnamon sticks, and Red Hot candies in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar and candies dissolve. Pour syrup over zucchini, cover, and set aside for 24 hours.
5. 5 Strain zucchini; transfer syrup to a small saucepan and bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat.
6. 6 Meanwhile, inspect 8 (½-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in boiling water for at least 5 minutes, then simmer jars until mock apple rings are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
7. 7 Pack zucchini slices into hot, sterilized jars, then pour in hot syrup, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
8. 8 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 20 minutes.
9. 9 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, on a cloth-covered or wood surface, until cool, 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Holly M

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• red plum
• pineapple
• orange juice concentrate
• apple juice
• lemon
• fruit pectin
• butter
• clove
• allspice
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat plums, pineapple, orange juice concentrate, apple juice, and lemon juice in a large pot over medium-low heat, covered; cook until plums are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Mash plums and pineapple with a potato masher until thoroughly broken up, leaving small chunks in mixture.
2. 2 Bring mixture to a slow simmer; stir in pectin, butter (to reduce foaming), cloves, and allspice. Increase heat to high; bring to a full, rolling boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar, stirring constantly; cook at a full, rolling boil, 1 minute more. Off heat, stir in red food coloring until evenly colored; skim off any foam.
3. 3 Inspect 10 (12-ounce) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
4. 4 Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Store in a cool, dark area.

By Rachel Dobbs

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• cucumber
• pickling lime
• water
• water
• white vinegar
• water
• cinnamon red hot candy
• alum
• sugar
• cinnamon stick
• canning jar
• ring
• lid

Instructions

1. 1 Put cucumber spears in a large container. Stir pickling lime into 1 gallon of water in a large pitcher until lime is dissolved; pour over cucumbers. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
2. 2 Drain cucumbers and rinse well; return to large container. Pour enough cold water over the drained cucumbers to cover. Soak at least 3 hours; drain. Transfer cucumbers to a large pot.
3. 3 Stir 1 ¼ cups of vinegar and 1 ¼ cups of water together in a bowl; add cinnamon red hot candies. Set aside to soak, stirring occasionally.
4. 4 Stir 1/2 cup vinegar, red food coloring, and alum together in a bowl until alum is dissolved; pour over cucumbers and add enough water to cover. Put a lid on the pot, place the pot over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours; drain and return cucumbers to the pot.
5. 5 Pour cinnamon candy mixture into a saucepan; add sugar and cinnamon sticks. Bring the mixture to a boil; cook and stir until the candies and sugar are dissolved completely into a syrupy liquid. Pour liquid over drained cucumbers. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
6. 6 Drain liquid from cucumbers into a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil and pour again over the cucumbers. Refrigerate 24 hours.
7. 7 Drain liquid again from cucumbers into a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil and pour again over the cucumbers. Refrigerate another 24 hours.
8. 8 Heat cucumbers and syrup to a boil.
9. 9 Pack cucumbers into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
10. 10 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
11. 11 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By ShellyORN

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• white chocolate morsel
• raspberry extract

Instructions

1. 1 Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in raspberry extract and red food coloring until evenly blended.
2. 2 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place melted chocolate mixture in a resealable plastic bag and snip off a corner; pipe onto the parchment paper in the shape of chips.
3. 3 Refrigerate chips until firm, about 5 minutes. Store in a resealable plastic bag.

By SHORECOOK

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• yellow cake mix
• vanilla frosting

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart ovenproof Pyrex glass mixing bowl with shortening and dust with flour.
2. 2 Prepare cake as directed on box. Pour batter into prepared bowl.
3. 3 Bake 50-60 minutes or until cake tester inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes.
4. 4 Invert on cake plate with widest part of cake on the bottom. Cool 3 hours before decorating.
5. 5 Insert a clean doll into center of cake. Decorate the skirt with icing tinted any color or use more than one color. Use a decorator tip to make the skirt as fancy as you like and decorate the top of the doll for the top of the dress also.

By Sherry Johnson

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• butter
• confectioners' sugar
• milk
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Cream together butter, confectioners' sugar, and milk in a bowl until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in vanilla and food coloring. Spread on or between cookies.

By P Oakes

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• white cake mix
• chocolate pudding mix
• buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Prepare cake according to package directions, substituting half of the water called for with buttermilk (approximately 1/2 cup). Stir in pudding mix and food coloring.
3. 3 Pour into cake pan(s) and bake according to package directions.

By Andrea

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• sugar
• water
• vanilla extract
• lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and red food coloring; allow to cool. Store in a squeeze bottle for easy use.
2. 2 Fill glasses halfway with ice. Add 1 tablespoon syrup, then top with 8 ounces lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a slice of lemon.

By JoJo

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• yellow cake mix
• vanilla ice cream
• lemonade concentrate
• heavy cream
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Prepare cake mix according to package directions for two 9 inch round cake pans. Cool thoroughly.
2. 2 Stir ice cream to soften. Mix in food coloring, and 1/2 cup of the lemonade concentrate. Spread ice cream mixture evenly in a foil-lined, 9 inch round cake pan. Freeze until firm, about 2 to 3 hours.
3. 3 Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with ice cream layer, then top with the second layer of cake. Put the assembled cake back into the freezer.
4. 4 Beat the whipping cream with the remaining lemonade and sugar until fluffy, and peaks form. Frost sides and top of cake with whipped cream mixture. Return cake to freezer for at least one hour before serving.

By Mona

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• egg white
• cream of tartar
• vanilla extract
• white sugar
• brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Beat egg whites in a bowl until they form soft peaks; beat cream of tartar and vanilla extract into egg whites. Gradually beat white sugar into mixture until meringue forms stiff peaks. Transfer 1/4 of the meringue mixture into a separate bowl. Beat red food coloring into remaining 3/4 of meringue.
3. 3 Transfer colored meringue into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 20 Santa hat shaped triangles, about 1 1/2 inch tall and bending over at the tips, onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the hats with red sugar.
4. 4 Transfer remaining 1/4 uncolored meringue into a clean piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe little white pom-poms onto each hat tip and a small edging of fluffy white trim onto the bottom of each hat.
5. 5 Bake meringue cookies in the preheated oven until hard but not browned, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Turn off oven and let cookies cool inside oven until crisp, 1 hour.

By CSchrodt

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• white cake mix
• water
• vegetable oil
• egg white
• raspberry candy oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
2. 2 Beat the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and egg whites together on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes, until smooth. Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full with white batter; set aside.
3. 3 Stir 4 drops of red food coloring into the remaining bowl of batter to make the batter pink. Stir in the raspberry oil. Pour 1/3 of pink batter into a resealable plastic bag and set aside.
4. 4 Mix more food coloring into the remaining bowl of pink batter until it is an orange/red color and pour the batter into a resealable plastic bag. Cut a corner off the bag, stick the open tip into the center of each cup of white batter and squeeze in about two tablespoons of red batter.
5. 5 Cut the corner off the bag with the pink batter, stick the open tip into the center of the red batter and squeeze about 1 tablespoon pink batter into each cup.
6. 6 Bake the layered cupcakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

By Celeste

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• butter
• confectioners sugar
• milk
• peppermint extract
• green food coloring

Instructions

1. 1 Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy; gradually add confectioners' sugar and milk and beat until smooth. Add peppermint extract and food coloring and beat on high speed until fluffy.

By GlacierFreeze

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• water
• white sugar
• corn syrup
• peanut
• butter
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Grease a cookie sheet or other flat surface.
2. 2 In a 2 quart glass measuring cup combine water, sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high until boiling. Stir in peanuts.
3. 3 Microwave on medium to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
4. 4 Stir in butter, vanilla and food coloring. Beat until creamy and cool. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared pan.

By m-ann

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• water
• lemon gelatin mix
• gin
• sparkling wine
• gelatin

Instructions

1. 1 Pour boiling water over lemon-flavored gelatin in a glass measuring cup; stir to combine. Stir in gin. Pour mixture into sixteen 2-ounce cups. Arrange cups in muffin tins, tilted to one side.
2. 2 Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
3. 3 Combine 1 1/4 cup sparkling wine and unflavored gelatin in a small pot. Let sit, about 3 minutes. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine and food coloring; stir to combine.
4. 4 Remove muffin tins from refrigerator. Set cups upright; pour wine mixture over lemon mixture.
5. 5 Return to the refrigerator and chill until set, about 4 hours.

By gnomeygoose

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• white sugar
• strawberry
• vegetable oil
• egg
• vanilla extract
• self-rising flour

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
2. 2 Beat sugar, pureed strawberries, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour, mixing until just incorporated. Stir food coloring into strawberry batter until color is even. Divide batter into prepared muffin cups.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By Erin Miller Lippe

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• cream cheese
• butter
• confectioners' sugar
• strawberry
• strawberry extract
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Beat cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 cup confectioner's sugar, strawberries, strawberry extract, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add remaining confectioner's sugar, 1 cup at a time as needed, until desired consistency is reached.

By Sarah Dipity

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• grapefruit
• water
• sugar
• corn syrup

Instructions

1. 1 Remove 3 long strips of grapefruit peel (just the zest, not the pith) with a vegetable peeler or large zester and place strips in a saucepan. Add water, sugar, and corn syrup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Cool sugar syrup in the refrigerator or place on a bowl of ice for faster chilling. Discard peel.
2. 2 Squeeze out 2 cups grapefruit juice; strain through a sieve or strainer to remove pulp and discard pulp. Stir cooled sugar syrup into grapefruit juice. Mix in food coloring one drop at a time to achieve a pleasing, believable pink. (In other words, don't overdo it.)
3. 3 Pour into the container of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm before serving.

By Gail A Guild

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• water
• white vinegar
• salt
• smoked beef sausage

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect one quart-sized jar for cracks and ring for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for 5 minutes. Wash new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Meanwhile, bring water, vinegar, salt, and food coloring to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3. 3 At the same time, cut sausage links in half or thirds, depending on size.
4. 4 Place sausage links into the sterilized jar. Pour in as much hot vinegar mixture as needed to fill the jar, then secure the lid and immediately place into the refrigerator. Serve after 2 days.

By Mike

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• egg white
• cream of tartar
• white sugar
• water
• rose extract
• cardamom
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar together with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
3. 3 Place sugar, water, rose extract, cardamom, salt, and food coloring in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer the mixture for a minute or two, stirring constantly, and very slowly pour the syrup in a thin stream into the egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer on high speed. Beat until the syrup is incorporated and the meringue is stiff and shiny.
4. 4 Drop by spoonfuls or pipe into rosettes with a star tip onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the meringues are hard, 1 to 1 1/2 hours; turn off the oven, and allow them to cool inside the oven to finish baking the insides.

By chikalin

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• confectioners sugar
• butter
• vanilla extract
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Beat sugar, butter, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk in a large bowl until creamy. Mix in more milk, 1 to 2 drops at a time, to reach desired spreading consistency. Stir in food coloring.

By Cali

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• sugar
• heavy cream
• butter
• marshmallow creme
• white chocolate chip
• orange extract
• yellow food coloring

Instructions

1. 1 Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cream and butter. Heat to soft ball stage, 234 degrees F (112 degrees C). Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips; mix well until the chips melt. Reserve 1 cup of mixture and set aside.
3. 3 To the remaining mixture add orange flavoring, yellow and red food coloring. Stir well and pour into prepared pan. Pour reserved cream mixture on top. Using a knife, swirl layers for decorative effect.
4. 4 Chill for 2 hours, or until firm, and cut into squares.

By Betty from Ohio

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• watermelon rind
• water
• salt
• white sugar
• water
• cinnamon stick
• clove
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Peel off the green part of the watermelon rind, and slice into 2 inch pieces. Soak the rind in a solution of 1 gallon water and 1/2 cup salt overnight.
2. 2 Remove rind from the salt water, and place in a stockpot with clean water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the rind is tender. Drain.
3. 3 In a large pot, combine the sugar, 8 cups water, and sliced lemons. Tie the cinnamon and cloves into a cheesecloth bag, and place in the pot. Bring the syrup to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rinds, and cook until transparent. Remove spice bag. Stir in red food coloring, if using. Ladle preserves into hot sterile jars, and process to seal.

By Dave McIntyre

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• pastry
• sour cherry
• sugar
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• butter
• almond extract
• egg yolk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C). Make pastry and refrigerate.
2. 2 Drain cherries, reserving 1 cup liquid. In a saucepan combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in cherry liquid and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Mixture will thicken.
3. 3 When mixture is thickened, add butter, almond extract, food coloring and cherries. Cover and refrigerate.
4. 4 On lightly covered surface, roll out half of the pastry into an 11 inch circle. Put into 9 inch pie dish. Roll other half of pastry into another 11 inch circle. With a knife or pastry wheel, cut eight 1/2 inch strips.
5. 5 Pour cooled cherry filling into pie dish. Place pastry strips horizontally, then vertically, across the top of the pie and lightly brush with egg yolk. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, and cool before serving.

By Leia

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• vegetable shortening
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• salt
• water
• strawberry jam
• powdered sugar
• almond milk

Instructions

1. 1 Scoop tablespoons of shortening onto a plate and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl and chill for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Crumble shortening into the flour mixture with your fingers until no large clumps remain. Add 1/2 cup ice water to the mixture, a little at a time, until dough reaches a shaggy consistency. Knead on the countertop a couple of times to combine. The dough should appear a little too dry.
4. 4 Place dough back into the bowl or a large container and cover with a lid. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. 6 Roll dough into a large rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into twelve 4x6-inch rectangles.
7. 7 Place about 1 1/2 tablespoon of strawberry jam in the center of 6 of the rectangles. Brush the edges with water and top with the other dough halves. Seal the edges of each tart with a fork. Trim the edges for neater tarts, if desired.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly browned, 15 to 25 minutes. Let cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
9. 9 Combine powdered sugar, almond milk, and food coloring in a bowl for icing. Drizzle icing over the cooled tarts.

By Leslie Lopez

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• cream cheese
• white sugar
• egg
• sour cream
• vanilla extract
• orange extract
• yellow food coloring
• graham cracker crust

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add eggs and beat well. Beat sour cream and vanilla extract into cream cheese mixture until batter is smooth.
3. 3 Transfer one cup of the cream cheese mixture to a small bowl and stir in orange extract, yellow food coloring, and red food coloring until batter is smooth and orange.
4. 4 Pour uncolored batter into prepared graham cracker crust. Drop spoonfuls of orange batter over the top of the uncolored batter and run a knife through the orange batter to create a marbled effect.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are firm and center is slightly loose, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

By EatEverything

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• white cake mix
• water
• vegetable oil
• egg
• strawberry extract
• chocolate syrup
• confectioners sugar
• chocolate syrup

Instructions

1. 1 Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Blend the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs on low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes on medium speed. Pour 1/2 of the batter into the bundt pan.
3. 3 Measure 1/2 of the remaining batter into a small bowl and stir in the strawberry extract and food color (as much as you want to make a pretty, dark pink color). Carefully pour this into the pan.
4. 4 Stir 1/4 cup chocolate syrup into the remaining batter and carefully pour this into the pan on top of the strawberry batter.
5. 5 Bake for about 40 minutes in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven. Cool 15 minutes.
6. 6 Remove from pan and drizzle chocolate glaze over the top.
7. 7 To make chocolate glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar and 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup until smooth. If necessary, a few drops of water or a small amount of additional confectioners' sugar may be added until the desired consistency is obtained. Drizzle over top of the bundt cake.

By Cathy

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• peanut butter
• butter
• confectioners' sugar
• vanilla extract
• white chocolate
• shortening
• blue food coloring
• semisweet chocolate chip

Instructions

1. 1 Beat the peanut butter and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the sugar and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll chilled dough into small, eyeball-sized balls and place on 2 baking sheets lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
2. 2 Melt the white chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Do not overheat or chocolate will scorch. Dip each eyeball into the white chocolate and transfer to the waxed paper until the chocolate has set. You can chill them in the refrigerator.
3. 3 Stir a few drops of blue food coloring into the remaining melted white chocolate. Make a round "iris" on the top of the cooled eyeball and press a mini chocolate chip in the center for a "pupil." For an extra spooky bloodshot eyeballs take a toothpick dipped in red food coloring and make squiggly lines on the eye.

By Cara Lewis Hampton

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• raspberry
• white sugar
• orange liqueur
• heavy cream
• white chocolate

Instructions

1. 1 Process berries in a blender or food processor until smooth. Strain mixture into a small bowl and discard seeds. Add sugar and liqueur; stir until sugar dissolves. Makes 1 cup raspberry sauce.
2. 2 Warm 1/4 cup cream and white chocolate in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts; let mixture cool until lukewarm. Stir in 1 tablespoon raspberry sauce and food coloring. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. 3 Beat 1 1/2 cups cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into melted chocolate mixture, 1/3 at a time, until no streaks remain.
4. 4 Layer into parfait dishes and serve with remaining raspberry sauce.

By Stacey Walery

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• salt
• soy sauce
• white vinegar
• garlic
• green chile pepper
• chili powder
• chicken wing
• cornstarch
• canola oil

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk salt, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, green chiles, chili powder, and red food coloring together in a large bowl until even in color.
2. 2 Push meat down to one end on each chicken wing; add wings to marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. 4 Remove wings from marinade and shake off excess; mix cornstarch with marinade in the bowl to make a batter. Dip wings in the batter to coat.
5. 5 Lower wings carefully into the hot oil working in batches if needed; fry until cooked through and crispy, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

By Israr

Ingredients

• ✓ red food coloring
• white sugar
• water
• corn syrup
• peppermint extract
• confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Generously grease two 9-inch pans and one baking sheet.
2. 2 Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved; then cook without stirring, lowering the heat and cooking more slowly during the last few minutes, to the hard crack stage (300 degrees F). If sugar crystals form on sides of pan, wipe them off with a damp brush.
3. 3 Remove from heat, add oil flavoring and enough food coloring to color; stir only to mix. Pour into greased 9-inch pans. Set one pan of candy over a sauce pan containing hot water (unless you have a helper to help cut the candy). As soon as the other pan of candy is cool enough to handle, cut it with scissors into 1-inch strips. Then snip the strips into pieces. Work fast. Drop the pieces onto the buttered baking sheet. If the candy cools too quickly, set it on a saucepan over hot water to soften it, but if it gets sticky, return at once to the work counter.
4. 4 Toss in a small amount of powdered sugar to keep from sticking together. Repeat with the second pan of candy.

By Tami L. Smith