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hocus pocus movie Credit: IMDB / © 1993 Walt Disney Pictures
hocus pocus movie Credit: IMDB / © 1993 Walt Disney Pictures
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Credit: IMDB / © 1993 Walt Disney Pictures
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I’ve watched the movie Hocus Pocus every year since I was a little kid. I have most of the lines memorized, and two Halloweens ago, I even dressed up as Winifred Sanderson and made my husband dress up like Thackery Binx (he really must love me).
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My obsession with Hocus Pocus might seem silly, but after this hellish year I’ll take any sliver of joy I can get. And since we won’t be going to any large gatherings or Halloween parties this October, I’m inviting my quaran-team over for some Hocus Pocus-themed food and cocktails (and movie-watching, of course) this weekend.
How to Throw a Hocus Pocus-Themed Party
Hocus Pocus Tablescape and Decor
hocus pocus table decor Credit: Jaime Milan
Hocus Pocus-Themed Food
Nonna's Spaghetti & Meatballs
I knew I wanted to make something hearty, delicious, cheap and really easy. There was only one dish for the job: spaghetti and meatballs! While I would never normally serve spaghetti and meatballs (um, it’s the messiest food ever), I knew there would just be a few of us, so we could eat dinner at the table.
I plan on calling my spaghetti “Lucky Rat Tails” and my meatballs “Dead Man’s Toes.” I’m also a firm believer that carbs pair best with more carbs, so I plan to make some garlic bread—in this mini skeleton cake pan from Williams Sonoma, of course—and I’ll call the gruesome bites “Billy Butcherson’s Skulls.”
And for the pièce de résistance? A “Snack-ery Binx Board” with spellbook cookies, brownie bites (with these fun Halloween sprinkles) and candy (I bought this variety pack for $16). After reading this, I’m thinking I should probably add something green to the menu (life is about balance, right?!).
Try these recipes:
For the Lucky Rat Tails and Dead Man’s Toes: Nonna’s Spaghetti & MeatballsWant to keep your Snack-ery Binx board healthier? Opt for a Halloween Veggie Tray or Mediterranean Appetizer BoardDon’t have a skull-shaped cake pan? Opt for our delicious Hasselback Cheesy Garlic Bread instead.
Hocus Pocus Cocktails
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I had so much fun coming up with Hocus Pocus-themed cocktails to make for my party! The first one will be called the “Black Flame Candle.” It’s going to be this Pomegranate Gimlet recipe from Ina Garten, but I’m going to sub vodka for the gin and add this black, edible prism powder from Fancy Sprinkles for an extra-witchy, mesmerizing effect.
My other cocktail is called “Burning Rain of Death.” I’m riffing on this recipe for Magical Color-Changing Margaritas, but I’ll be freezing my butterfly-pea-flower-tea ice cubes in my mini skull cake tray for a Halloween- and Hocus Pocus-approved twist. I cannot wait to see my friends freak out over these color-changing margs!
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The Setup
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Recipe pictured above: Dessert Party Board
I cannot wait to have a fun girls’ night with these Hocus Pocus-themed food and cocktails. I think the Sanderson sisters would definitely approve!
Jaime Milan is EatingWell’s digital editor for all things newsy and trending. She’s always on the hunt for the latest and greatest things to share with EatingWell’s readers. In her spare time, you can find her experimenting in the kitchen, tackling home projects with her husband or taking pics of her very photogenic American Eskimo Dog, Grits. Follow her on Instagram at @jaimemmilan.
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hocus pocus
hocus pocus table decor Credit: Jaime Milan
hocus pocus table decor
Credit: Jaime Milan
Nonna’s Spaghetti & Meatballs
Nonna’s Spaghetti & Meatballs
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pick your poison bar sign Credit: Jaime Milan
pick your poison bar sign
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` obsessed logo View Series My Favorite Restaurant Gave Me Their “Pink Panther” Cocktail Recipe—and It’s as Delicious as It Is Pretty I Buy This Plant Every Spring—Here’s Why You Need One, Too This Kitchen Appliance Has Helped Me Eat Healthier and Get Dinner on the Table Faster This Plant-Based Milk Is So Good in Lattes That I Buy It in Bulk
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My Favorite Restaurant Gave Me Their “Pink Panther” Cocktail Recipe—and It’s as Delicious as It Is Pretty I Buy This Plant Every Spring—Here’s Why You Need One, Too This Kitchen Appliance Has Helped Me Eat Healthier and Get Dinner on the Table Faster This Plant-Based Milk Is So Good in Lattes That I Buy It in Bulk
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