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SPOOKTACULAR PARTY THEMES + CORRESPONDING INVITATIONS

18+ RECIPES

50+ FREE PARTY PRINTABLES Find Themed Party Recipes & Printables at GhostessParty.com

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4 INVITATIONS Start planning your Halloween party by sending a spooky Evite.

6 VIDEO Learn how to plan a killer party and earn the title of "Ghostess with the Mostest".

8 PARTIES

Check out five of our favorite party themes.

11 RECIPES Get a sneak peak of these spellbinding snacks and sweets.

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RECIPE ROUNDUP Makeover your Halloween menu with these spooktacular sweets and snacks.

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EAT, DRINK & BE SCARY

Plan a frightfully festive Halloween party with one of our Evite invitations brought to you in partnership with NABISCO.

WICKED POTION PARTY Invite friends over for a glam get-together with this free Evite invitation.

Wicked Potion Party

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GHOSTLY GATHERING Invite your ghoulfriends over for a ghostly gathering by sending this free Evite invitation.

Ghostly Gathering

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When you send one of these custom Evite invitations, you'll get free recipes, décor, printables and photo props to match.

BONE-CHILLIN' BASH Plan your own bone-chillin' bash by sending this free Evite invitation.

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MONSTER MASQUERADE

Monster Masquerade

Give guests goosebumps by inviting them to a monster masquerade with this free Evite invitation.

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BLOODY GOOD TIME Gather friends and family for a fang-tastic celebration by sending this free Evite invitation.

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Bloody Good Time

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5 SPOOKTACULAR PARTY THEMES Get tips on how to host a spooktacular shindig that's guaranteed to get guests shrieking with delight.

• Wicked Potion Party • Ghostly Gathering • Bone-Chillin' Bash • Monster Masquerade • Bloody Good Time

THEMES INCLUDE From invitations, food and drink recipes to printable décor and costume ideas, we've got everything you need to plan a killer party.

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Look no further -we've got everything you need to make your Halloween menu.

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GO GLAM AT THIS WICKED POTION PARTY The witching hour is upon us!

Learn how to plan a wickedly wonderful Halloween party like this one with tips and free printables, brought to you

by Evite in partnership with NABISCO and SWEDISH FISH.

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WICKED POTION PARTY DÉCOR

simple like a plain black tablecloth to cover

Hints of black and gold bring this glam get-

tie the theme together, frame this printable

together to life. Give your wicked potion

welcome sign and set it on one side of the

party an elegant upgrade by hanging a

table (you can also enlarge the poster to

gold sequin backdrop behind the food and

hang in front of the table or on a door).

drinks table, then add these black printable

Artfully arrange your food front and center so

bats as accents. We recommend printing

guests can grab and go with ease.

the printables on poster or foam board (we enlarged them, which you can do at your

the food table. If you want to make it feel extra festive, sprinkle gold confetti circles on top, add black and gold platters and spray paint plastic pumpkins black and gold. To

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local printer or office supply store) then taping them to your backdrop to secure. To make the gold glitter pop, stick to something

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WICKED POTION PARTY FOOD An elegant affair requires elegant snacks and sweets. Dress up TRISCUIT crackers by

tape it to a toothpick. We’ve even included some blank recipe flags so you can write in your own wickedly delicious creations while sticking with your theme!

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topping them with caramel, apples and Brie for a sweet-and-savory snack. Don’t forget to download the printable recipe flag to match.

Just print it on a piece of cardstock, then

Use these blank recipe flags to create and customize your own names for the food.

WICKED POTION PARTY DRINKS Dress up simple soda bottles with these printable bottle labels.

Bonus points if you spray paint the caps gold.

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Printable bottle labels instantly upgrade basic bottles.

WICKED POTION PARTY MOCKTAIL Want to serve something more standout than soda? Try this easyto-make mocktail. First, line the rim of a glass goblet a with edible gold glitter, then top it off with ginger ale.

The gold glitter stars instantly make any drink extra glamorous.

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WICKED POTION PARTY ACTIVITY For a fun way to make — and keep — memories, gather guests in front of a photo booth backdrop to snap some shots. To make your photo booth backdrop, hang a piece of black-and-white striped paper against an empty wall.

Download these printable photo props to get guests in the spirit and have them share their pics on social media with #GhostessParty!

You can even share the photos from the evening on your Evite invitation or send the pics home with guests as a sweet keepsake.

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Guests will love these free photo props.

WICKED POTION PARTY FAVOR Since it is Halloween, send guests home with a party favor filled with candy (we like SWEDISH FISH). To put your party favors together, simply purchase a paper treat bag, attach the printable goody bag tag then hand them out as you say goodbye to guests.

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Don't forget to attach the free printable favor tag.

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FLOAT ON OVER FOR THIS GHOSTLY GATHERING A gathering of ghosts, goblins and ghouls makes for one ghastly fright night filled with fun! Delicious treats will make guests shriek with delight, brought to you by Evite in partnership with NABISCO and SOUR PATCH KIDS.

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GHOSTLY GATHERING DÉCOR

hang on a wall or in a doorway). Stage the food and drinks in the center, then place festive décor behind. Encourage your guests

Just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean

to come in costume (it is Halloween after

your party has to be scary. Keep it cute and

all). Don’t know what to wear? For girls, try

stick with the classic Halloween colors by

a witch, jack-o’-lantern or skeleton and for

hanging a bright orange backdrop behind

guys, try a ghost.

the food and drinks table, then add these Halloween printables as accents. We

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recommend printing the printables on poster or foam board (we enlarged them, which you can do at your local printer or office supply store) then taping them to your backdrop to secure. At one end of the table, place this

Download your free printable banner and welcome sign for quick and easy décor.

printable welcome sign in a simple frame then arrange the favors on the opposite end (you can also enlarge the welcome sign to

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GHOSTLY GATHERING FOOD

can label your other recipes while sticking

A few bites are a must. Wrapped in bits of

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with your theme!

bacon, these RITZ Hot Dog Mummies make for a satisfying snack on par with your party.

Don’t forget to download the coordinating printable recipe flag. Just print it on a piece of cardstock, then tape it to a toothpick. We’ve even included some blank recipe flags so you

Handwrite the recipe names on our blank recipe flags for a personal touch.

GHOSTLY GATHERING DRINKS Upgrade simple soda bottles by adding these festive Halloweenthemed bottle labels to the front.

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Guests are sure to love "Paranormal Punch" and "Boo Brew."

GHOSTLY GATHERING MOCKTAIL Make a statement by serving a signature drink, like these mini ghost milkshakes. To make your own, whip up a homemade vanilla milkshake by blending 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup of whole milk until smooth. We even added meringue on top to complete the look, then added two black candy sprinkles for eyes.

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GHOSTLY GATHERING ACTIVITY This photo booth is guaranteed to be guests’ favorite part of the evening. To make your own photo booth backdrop, hang a piece of plain black paper or a black sheet on an empty wall, then download these printable photo props for even more fun.

After you’re finished snapping shots, post the photos to your Evite invitation for guests to see or send them home with photos as a party favor. Be sure to have guests share them on social media with #GhostessParty, too!

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Pro tip: Cut out the inside of the O's in our "Boo" photo prop to make a boo-tiful mask for guests.

GHOSTLY GATHERING PARTY FAVOR Halloween calls for all kinds of candy, so send guests home with SOUR PATCH KIDS in fun favor bags. Don’t forget to tie the printable favor bag tag around the top.

Just download and cut out the printable on cardstock, then punch a hole in the top and thread a piece of ribbon through. For the final step, tie it around the top of the goody bag in a bow.

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HAVE A KILLER TIME AT THIS BONE-CHILLIN' BASH A killer time awaits everybody who attends this spine-tingling skeletal soiree! Guests will say “Bone appétit!” as they enjoy bone-chillin’ recipes, brought to you by Evite in partnership with NABISCO and SOUR PATCH KIDS.

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BONE-CHILLIN’ BASH DÉCOR Set up a food and drinks table center stage so guests can mix and mingle while they snack.

Start by framing this printable welcome sign at one end of your table to welcome guests to your bone-chillin’ bash. You can also enlarge the poster on cardstock or poster board to hang on a wall or in a doorway so guests see it when they first arrive. Stick to the color scheme by picking out purple and green décor pieces and utensils. Don’t forget to encourage guests to come in costume; we suggest coming as a skeleton or a zombie!

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To make your party extra festive, purchase a skeleton at a specialty Halloween store.

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BONE-CHILLIN’ BASH FOOD Start by serving something savory and snack-sized! These Smoky Chipotle-Turkey Toppers come complete with slices of smoked turkey, soft cheese, spinach and chipotle peppers, all served on top of TRISCUIT crackers. The best part? They’re easy to grab and go, meaning more time for mingling. Set these printable food tent cards to the side of the serving dish so guests know what they’re about to eat. All you have to do is print it on a piece of cardstock, fold it and place it next to your dish. We’ve even included some blank recipe tent cards so you can write in your own fun recipe creations while sticking with your theme.

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BONE-CHILLIN’ BASH DRINKS Give store-bought soda a spooky spin by attaching these printable bottle labels. Just print and cut them out, then glue or tape them front and center on the bottle. What could be better than brain juice and bone broth at a bone-chillin’ bash?

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Pro tip: Paint the tops of the soda bottles to complete the look.

BONE-CHILLIN’ BASH MOCKTAIL Go all out for guests by serving a specialty drink. This one is even easier than it looks — simply mix grape soda and vanilla ice cream for a sweet soda float. Bonus points if you serve it in a skull cup.

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GHOSTLY GATHERING ACTIVITY A photo booth is always fun — especially at a Halloween party so guests can show

wearing skeleton. You can share the photos on social media with #GhostessParty, on your Evite invitation or even print them out and send them home with guests.

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off their costumes. To create your own custom photo booth backdrop, hang a solid-colored piece of paper against an empty wall, then download these printable photo props and get guests ready to strike a pose. For even more fun, bring in extra props from the party, like the bow tie-

Pro tip: Glue a strip of paper to the back of the skeleton printable so you can wear it on your hand.

BONE-CHILLIN’ BASH PARTY FAVOR Before you say goodbye to guests, send them home with a little something sweet as a thank-you. Purchase paper treat bags in coordinating colors, attach the printable favor tag, then fill the goody bag with your favorite kinds of candy (we recommend SOUR PATCH KIDS).

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GIVE YOUR GUESTS GOOSEBUMPS Guests are guaranteed to have a blast in their monster masks at this frightfully fun party, brought to you by Evite in partnership with NABISCO, SOUR PATCH KIDS and SWEDISH FISH.

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MONSTER MASQUERADE DÉCOR

enlarge the welcome sign to hang on the wall or in a doorway. Encourage guests to come dressed as their favorite monster!

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Set a spooky scene by hanging a piece of black paper behind the main table as your backdrop, then cover the paper with white gauze to add texture and make it look extra eerie. For the food table, start by laying down a plain white tablecloth covered with black gauze. Frame this printable welcome sign on one side, then arrange the food and drinks front and center. Select several accent pieces to bring the theme to life, like black crows and multi-colored pumpkins. You can even

Hang this printable banner behind the table to stay on theme.

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MONSTER MASQUERADE FOOD Let monsters munch on RITZ Hot Dog

even included some blank recipe flags so you can write in your own monster creations while sticking with your theme!

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Mummies made with bacon, bite-sized hot dogs and RITZ crackers. Download the coordinating recipe flag so guests know what’s on the menu. Just print it on a piece of cardstock, then tape it to a toothpick. We’ve

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MONSTER MASQUERADE MOCKTAIL Stick to one signature drink, like this grape soda spritzer garnished with fresh blackberries. For the finishing touch, add a plastic bat straw so guests can sip in style.

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MONSTER MASQUERADE DRINKS Keep the selection simple by adhering these printable bottle labels to store-bought soda. Guests may not be slurping up actual slime or drinking real goosebump punch, but it’ll feel like it!

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MONSTER MASQUERADE ACTIVITY Show off your monster masks by making a photo booth backdrop complete with

and post the photos on social media with #GhostessParty. Share all the photos on your Evite invitation or send them home with guests as a fun favor.

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printable photo props. Set up is simple: Just hang a piece of green paper on an empty wall then add black gauze on top.

Gather guests, have them strike a pose

Pro tip: Glue printables onto wooden dowels.

MONSTER MASQUERADE PARTY FAVOR Give guests a goodbye treat by sending them home with some monster munch.

Purchase paper treat bags in classic Halloween colors, affix the printable goody bag tag on the front, then fill it with your favorite kinds of candy (we used SOUR PATCH KIDS and SWEDISH FISH).

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Guests will freak over these party favors!

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HAVE A BLOODY GOOD TIME Guests are sure to have a bloody good time at this fang-tastic celebration with vampires, blood and bats galore, brought to you by Evite in partnership with NABISCO, SOUR PATCH KIDS and SWEDISH FISH.

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BLOODY GOOD TIME DÉCOR Stage your space by hanging a red velvet curtain behind the main table, then complete the look by covering the cloth with white cobwebs (it is Halloween after all).

Download the printable welcome sign and place it in a red frame to stick to the theme, then arrange pieces of party décor around the outer edges like skulls, crows and plastic pumpkins. You can also enlarge the welcome sign to hang on a wall or in a doorway. To match your décor, spray paint the plastic pumpkins grey, silver and black. Complete the look by adding various black candlesticks with red wax to your table. Finally, place the food and drinks at the forefront.

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BLOODY GOOD TIME FOOD

toothpick. Plus, you can print out these blank themed recipe flags to label your other tasty treats.

Guests will be dying to sink their teeth into these snacks. Serve SWEDISH FISH

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Meatballs for an unexpected and delicious twist on traditional meatballs. Don’t forget to download the coordinating printable recipe flag to stick inside your snacks. Just print it on a piece of cardstock, then tape it to a

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BLOODY GOOD TIME MOCKTAIL This theme wouldn’t be complete without a bloody beverage. Serve a specialty mocktail in a skull glass with a striped paper straw and cherry for garnish.

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BLOODY GOOD TIME DRINKS Give guests a scare by serving strawberry soda with printable bottle labels that read “Drink If You Dare.”

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These printable bottle labels instantly upgrade store-bought soda.

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BLOODY GOOD TIME ACTIVITY Everyone loves a fun and festive photo booth. To make your own photo booth backdrop that matches the theme, hang a piece of black-and-white striped fabric against an empty wall and grab our printable photo props. Gather guests and snap some shots to share on social media with #GhostessParty. You can even upload the party pics to your Evite invitation or send them home with guests as a souvenir.

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Guests will have a fang-tastic time in the photo booth!

BLOODY GOOD TIME PARTY FAVOR Stick to the theme by giving guests a goody bag filled with red SWEDISH FISH. Place them inside a clear plastic treat bag so guests can see inside, then attach this printable goody bag tag with black string.

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Guests will want to dig in right away!

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OREO Witches' Hats

Mallow Ghost Cookies

NUTTER BUTTER Black Cats

Pumpkin CHIPS AHOY!wiches

SWEDISH FISH "Poison" Apples

SWEDISH FISH Brains

NUTTER BUTTER Candy Corn Fudge

SWEDISH FISH Meatballs

Cheesy Antipasto Dip

RECIPE ROUNDUP Sink your fangs into these bite-sized appetizers and desserts when planning your Halloween party menu. We guarantee guests will get goosebumps over these mini munchies, brought to you by Evite in partnership with NABISCO, SOUR PATCH KIDS and SWEDISH FISH.

RITZ Hot Dog Mummies

RITZ Cheesy Potato Bites

Spooky OREO Eyes

SOUR PATCH KIDS Bats

SOUR PATCH KIDS Graveyard Cake

SOUR PATCH KIDS Mummies

Sriracha Queso Dip

Apple, Brie and Caramel Toppers

Smoky Chipotle-Turkey Toppers

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OREO WITCHES' HATS You’ll want to add these OREO Witches’ Hats to your list of spellbinding party dishes.

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MALLOW GHOST COOKIES You’ve got nothing to be afraid of! These Mallow Ghost Cookies made with CHIPS AHOY! Cookies only take 10 minutes to create and will wow guests to boot.

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NUTTER BUTTER BLACK CATS These NUTTER BUTTER Black Cats are a purrrfect addition to any Halloween party dessert menu.

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RITZ HOT DOG MUMMIES Don’t bury this recipe — these RITZ Hot Dog Mummies are a must-make!

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SPOOKY OREO EYES Transform everyday OREO Cookies into a spooky Halloween snack.

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RITZ CHEESY POTATO BITES Give guests pumpkin to talk about by serving RITZ Cheesy Potato Bites at your Halloween party.

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SWEDISH FISH "POISON" APPLES Just one bite out of these SWEDISH FISH “Poison” Apples will put guests under your spell.

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SWEDISH FISH BRAINS These bite-sized SWEDISH FISH Brains really come alive when you add white chocolate and SWEDISH FISH. Get the recipe 

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PUMPKIN CHIPS AHOY!WICHES Hey pumpkin! These adorable Pumpkin CHIPS AHOY!wiches are a menu must-have for any Halloween party.

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SOUR PATCH KIDS MUMMIES These SOUR PATCH KIDS Mummies are scary … scary good, that is.

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SOUR PATCH KIDS GRAVEYARD CAKE By adding HONEY MAID Graham cracker tombstones and SOUR PATCH KIDS candy zombies, a basic box of cake mix becomes a SOUR PATCH KIDS Graveyard Cake for a statement centerpiece in no time.

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SOUR PATCH KIDS BATS Guests will go batty over these SOUR PATCH KIDS Bats with OREO Cookies that combine two of your favorite treats into one.

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CHEESY ANTIPASTO DIP We don’t want to sound cheesy but this Cheesy Antipasto Dip is a great fall appetizer, especially when paired with WHEAT THINS snacks.

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SWEDISH FISH MEATBALLS For a sweet Halloween spin, make SWEDISH FISH meatballs by adding SWEDISH FISH to your marinara sauce.

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NUTTER BUTTER CANDY CORN FUDGE Sink your fangs into this delicious NUTTER BUTTER Candy Corn Fudge recipe.

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SRIRACHA QUESO DIP This spicy Sriracha Queso Dip will get you all fired up for Halloween.

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APPLE, BRIE AND CARAMEL TOPPER Top off your autumnal celebration with an Apple, Brie and Caramel Topper on TRISCUIT crackers.

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SMOKY CHIPOTLE-TURKEY TOPPERS Give guests a grownup take on cheese and crackers by swapping squares of cheddar for soft Neufchatel and adding slices of smoked turkey, spinach and chipotle peppers on top of TRISCUIT crackers to make Smoky Chipotle-Turkey Toppers.

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