I have a Halloween Bunco Party every year and the people who attend are all 65+. I try to come up with a variety of recipes that encourages them to be kids again. Here is a sample:
BLOODY MARY DIP
This great dip recipe comes from Vermont's Woodstock Inn Resort.
3 cups cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup V8 juice
1/3 cup tomato purée 1 large green bell pepper, finely minced
1/2 cup finely minced onion
1/3 cup finely minced celery
1/3 cup mayonnaise
horseradish, lemon juice, Tabasco Sauce and salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together in a food processor.
Add horseradish, lemon juice, Tabasco Sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh veggies, crackers or chips.
Frogs Eye Salad for Halloween
1 cup Acini De Pepe (small round pasta)
2 cups mandarin oranges
1 cup pineapple tidbits
1 1/2 cups marshmallows
3 egg yolks
3 Tbsp. flour
1 cup sugar
1 reg. size Cool Whip
Boil Acini De Pepe in salted water til tender, but not soft (about 10 minutes) and drain. Drain fruit. Thicken fruit juice, egg yolks, flour and sugar. Add drained Acini De Pepe while dressing is still hot, then let the whole mixture cool. When cooled, fold in marshmallows, fruit, and Cool Whip. Chill.
It's gross enough for any party.