Halloween Treats + Wicked Spicy Sausage Tacos {Recipe}

by Heather Blackmon on October 24, 2012 · 33 comments

I don’t know about you, but I love holidays. Any holiday really, as long as there’s a good theme to sink your teeth into. Halloween is even better because you get to dress up in ridiculous clothes and it’s completely okay.

Unfortunately, I have been traveling on most of the Halloween weekends in the past few year so Halloween parties have been difficult to host or attend. But if I could have one this year, these are the treats I would serve!

Macaroon Ghost Pops via Fork and Beans

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Spooky Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats from Chocolate Covered Katie

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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes w/Nutmeg Cream Cheese Frosting from Peas & Thank You

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Vampire Blues Bourbon Halloween Cocktail from Serious Eats

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So many good treats to choose from this time of year! But since I’m not going to a Halloween party anytime soon, Kirk created a taco recipe that is wicked good!

If you’d like to calm down the spice in this recipe, seed the jalapeno before chopping. For spice-lovers, the raspberries balance the spice and create a balanced blend of flavors with a spice the builds nicely as you eat.

Wicked Spicy Sausage Tacos

by Kirk Blackmon

Ingredients (2 tacos)

15 raspberries, divided
1 cup spinach
1/4 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons honey (or agave), divided
2 teaspoons shallots, chopped
1 Fieldroast italian sausage, crumbled
1 jalapeno, chopped
cooking spray
2 flour tortillas

Instructions

Blend 10 raspberries with coconut milk & 2 tablespoons honey (or agave). Add spinach and remaining raspberries and stir to coat. Coarsely chop mixture.

Sauté crumbled sausage until warm.

Top tortillas with spinach mixture, shallots, jalapenos, and sausage. Drizzle remaining honey (agave) and serve!

So whether you’re having over a group to celebrate Halloween or just want a nice meal at home to enjoy, I’ve got you covered today!

Spooky Snacks and Healthy Halloween Treats

**Edited to add a link to this fabulous new link-up party hosted by Laura of Sprint 2 The Table! I’ve been told this is a strange combination of flavors, but that it’s fantastic when finished (see the comments below for proof!). And make sure you stop by Laura’s blog to see many more strange but good creations!