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Sandra Lee (Auntie Sandy if you're nasty) is our beloved American television chef, author, bartender & expert mixologist, distillery owner, tablescape artist, breast cancer survivor, and the unofficial First Lady of the State of New York. More known for her cocktails and themed tablescapes than her cooking, we’re almost certain after a few tequila shots with Aunt Sandy her food might actually taste good.
Lee made a name for herself on the Food Network with her show Semi-Homemade where the good sis used “fresh ingredients with specially selected store-bought items” to make quick and easy meals. 90% of the time it was guaranteed mess. So this
Halloween let’s try some of her recipes and cocktails for a very merry and drunk Hallow’s Eve! 🎃 👻
Disclaimer: Aunt Sandy and Stewie cannot be held liable for you blacking out drunk/embarrassing yourself and/or for an upset stomach.
Costume: Sandra Lee as Cher
Recipe: Spooky Pastry Puff
Should I Try This?Sure. It seems edible enough and the ghost 👻 cut outs are cute.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (from a package of 2)
Filling:
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 green apples, thinly sliced (soak apples in lemon water to keep them from browning)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon rum extract
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup apple cider
1/2 cup apple butter
Whipped topping in a can
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Recipe Directions & InstructionsAnd just like that...
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Costume: Sandra Lee as Mother Nature
Cocktail: Helter Selzer for the kids and Eyeball Highball for the adults
Should I Try This?Yes! We’re all on our seventh Eyeball Highball. Get yourself a glass and catch up. Hey, brb, Auntie Sandy is about to do a keg stand!
Costume: Still Sandra Lee as Mother Nature
Recipe: Mummy Fingers
Should I Try This?Eh. I’m sure they’re fine at a party when everything else on the table has been eaten and you’re waiting on your Lyft/Uber and trying to sober up a bit. Go for it if you absolutely need sustenance.
Ingredients
1 package cocktail weiners (or mini turkey dogs)
1 package phyllo dough
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Almond slivers
Prepared tomato or pizza sauce
Italian seasoning
Recipe Directions & InstructionsBoo! 👻
You know what time it is...
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Costume: Sandra Lee as Liza Minnelli
Cocktail: Vampire Kiss Martini
Should I Try This?I’m offended you even asked. Yes! The author of Twilight was actually inspired while drinking this martini recipe. A toast to Sandra, cheers! 🍸
Costume: Sandra Lee as Anne Boleyn (King Henry VIII second wife).
Recipe: Ham and Apple Fritters with Cranberry Orange Crown and Royal Fig Dipping Sauces
Should I Try This?Yeah, why not? It’s fried. How bad could it be? Mmmm, fried.
Ingredients
Canola oil, for frying
1 (8.5-ounce) box corn bread mix (recommended: Jiffy)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cups milk
1 egg
1/4 cup frozen chopped onions, thawed
1 Fuji apple, grated
1/4 pound smoked ham, diced
Cranberry Orange Crown Sauce:
1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 orange juice
1/4 cup whole cranberry sauce
Royal Fig sauce:
1/4 cup fig preserves
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup sour cream
1 pinch salt
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Thank you for the reminder, Countess!
Costume: Sandra Lee as Marie Antoinette
Cocktail: A Regal Rose
Should I Try This?Absolutely. Do it, or you will be beheaded for treason!
Ingredients
2 parts gin
1 part apricot brandy
1/2 part sweet vermouth
1/2 part lemon juice
1 part cranberry juice
Directions
Combined all ingredients in a pitcher full of ice. Stir and strain into martini glasses.
Well..so far:Questionable drunk food? ✅
Themed tablescapes: ✅ ✅
Cocktails & Alcohol? ✅ ✅ and fucken ✅
How about we put the booze down for a sec and show the people some lovely Trick ‘R Treat toy ideas for the little ones and the kidults, Sandra?
Costume: Once again Sandra Lee as Mother Nature
Recipe: Creepy Clay
Should I Try This?Where the hell is your creepy clay? Grab a bowl and mix.
Ingredients & InstructionsInto a bowl, mix:
Flour
Salt
Hot Water
Oil
Add your choice of food coloring.
Mix until firm and soft.
Roll a piece into a small ball and store into a small mason jar to give away to Trick R Treaters!
Bonus Treat Ideas:A compilation of some of Sandra’s Halloween costumes. Food Queen of Halloween! 🎃 Read my
previous ONTD Original: A Guide to Sandra Lee's Most Memorable Recipes and Cocktails for maximum drunkness. But remember, please stay safe this Halloween 🎃 👻 and don’t drink or drive!
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