When I plan a Halloween party, the first thing I think of is the food. Tell me I’m not the only one. For some it’s the shopping, decorating, or costumes. For me it’s all about the food. This years Halloween Party features my new Pumpkin Jalapeno Chili, I’ve attempted pumpkin chili before with mediocre results. This year I got it right. Yippee! I like to keep the food simple and delicious so that I can enjoy the party.
Halloween Party food
The party food included caramel apples, Pumpkin Jalapeno Chili, pretzels with caramel and sprinkles, radish eyeballs with cream cheese and olives, breadstick skeleton bones and mozzarella finger with grape tomatoes.
- 3 lbs ground beef
- 2 cups pumpkin
- 1 diced onion
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Hot Mexican Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon beef flavor (beef bouillon)
- 4 jalapenos (roast them until they are black on the outside, then remove seeds and rib and dice)
- 4 cans drained black beans
- In a large pot, brown beef with onion and garlic.
- Add pumpkin, chili powder, cumin, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, water, beef stock and jalapenos.
- Stir in black beans and heat thoroughly.
- Serve with grated cheddar cheese and scallions.
- You can serve it over a small bag of Fritos Corn Chips for a walk around on the go chili, or with bread sticks.
- This recipe can be cut in half for a smaller portion.
There were plenty of bags of Fritos to load the chili into which I think the kids liked best.
It wouldn’t be Halloween without lots of candy.
What a fun party!
Halloween Party Games
Kids always like eating powdered donuts off the clothes line without using their hands, wrapping each other in toilet paper as mummies, and bobbing for apples. Lots of fun for everyone!
Mummy cupcakes are always a big hit at Halloween Parties.
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Courtney says
October 16, 2011 at 1:34 pmYour party looks like so much fun Diane!! I love those cute cupcakes and the jars of candy are darling! 🙂
[email protected] says
October 16, 2011 at 3:40 pmLove those mummies and the idea of a pumpkin chili that is spicy is right up my alley.
Jeanette says
October 16, 2011 at 4:45 pmSounds a like a blast at your house for Halloween! I’ve never tried pumpkin chili – so glad you came up with a winner!
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
October 16, 2011 at 6:00 pmlooks like so much fun!
Sara @ Mom Endeavors says
October 16, 2011 at 8:56 pmCute, cute, cute! LOVE the witch hat and cape! And, I’m SO right there with you on the food! I have such fun planning the food too! Love it!
Paula says
October 16, 2011 at 9:03 pmDing Dong! I’m at the door, sorry I’m late for the party, any left-overs? Looks like I missed one heck of a good time not to mention the great food, decorations and treats.
naomi says
October 16, 2011 at 9:50 pmPumpkin Jalepeno? Um, skip the chips and pass the spoon please!
[email protected] says
October 17, 2011 at 5:14 amOooooo–I LOVE chili out of a Frito bag. It always reminds me of childhood.
Maria says
October 17, 2011 at 5:59 amI am excited for Halloween now!
Rebecca E. Parsons says
October 17, 2011 at 7:00 amWOW…love everything you did…I added some to my Pinterest boards!!!
Naomi says
October 17, 2011 at 8:28 amI am going to have to try that chili recipe soon- we love pumpkin AND chili but have never tried them together! The mummies are adorable, too, such a great idea!
sippitysup says
October 17, 2011 at 9:11 amThe chili is so creative. GREG
Curt says
October 17, 2011 at 9:12 amCan’t beat Fritos and chili!
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
October 17, 2011 at 9:26 amWhat a fun concept! I’ve never eaten chili out of a frito bag, but now I will! My kids will love me even more! Great post!
Squash Blossom Babies says
October 17, 2011 at 10:02 amAwesome!!! That sounds great!!! Do you use pureed pumpkin or cubed uncooked pumpkin for the chili?
Diane says
October 17, 2011 at 11:04 amI used canned pumpkin puree 🙂
Mireya says
October 17, 2011 at 11:21 amI love the creativity of this dish. Pumpkin and jalepeño sounds delicious!
Jules from A Little Bite of Life says
October 17, 2011 at 12:51 pmYour pumpkin chili sounds awesome, I love all your decor, and those mummy cupcakes look to die for (no pun intended.) I really love the witches setup and your book case display!
Angie @ Bigbearswife says
October 17, 2011 at 1:34 pmLove the halloween party
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
October 17, 2011 at 2:06 pmSounds so different…but I like it!
Feast on the Cheap says
October 17, 2011 at 3:00 pmMmm, sounds delicious!
Wenderly says
October 17, 2011 at 5:52 pmI adore Halloween! Such fun ideas! LOVE the mummy cupcake!
Vanessa says
October 18, 2011 at 7:30 amPumpkin and jalapeno together at last! Genius. I have to try this! Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe. =)
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
October 18, 2011 at 7:31 amThis is brilliant. I love the idea of adding pumpkin spice to chili, what depth of flavor I bet it creates. These photos are lovely but I’m like you…I always think of food before costumes or decoration!
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
October 22, 2011 at 2:41 amI found another recipe recently for a pumpkin chili (I think it was in a magazine) and thought I might give it a try…seeing your post makes me think I should. I really love your cute mummy cupcakes.
Carolyn says
October 27, 2011 at 5:55 pmMmmm, pumpkin chili. What a great recipe, Diane!
[email protected] says
November 25, 2011 at 9:44 pmI wish I went to this party! I happen to be a big fan of chili and have never tried pumpkin chili. The mummy cupcakes are also a nice touch. Great recipes and ideas, Thanks for sharing it with everyone
Diane says
November 26, 2011 at 10:35 amThanks Julia, it was a lot of fun!