#star trek insignia
In case you are looking for some Star Trek inspiration for Halloween, here are some recipes from previous years. This way, you can start preparing before the holiday is upon us. I’ll be back next week with a lovely Halloween cocktail to complement these recipes!
Zombie cookies
Fancy some captains zombified? Look no further! All your favourite captains, after hitting a zombie apocalypse.
Catspaw jellies
Who can forget that wonderful Original Series episode involving witches, spooky cats and just a few references to Halloween?! These jellies are vegan as they use pectin to set, rather than gelatin.
Insignia pumpkin
You can’t go wrong with a Star Trek insignia pumpkin. And bonus: if the pumpkin has lots of seeds, roast them for a delicious snack while you’re carving out the pumpkin.
Have fun with your Halloween preparation and I will be back next week for more spooky Star Trek Halloween goodness!
It’s almost that time of year again! Not a super Star Trek-y holiday but still a great opportunity to bring out some Star Trek-themed spooky delights. I’m posting this a couple weeks before Halloween to give you a chance to carve your own Trek-themed pumpkin! If you do, I would love to see a photo!
This is the first time I’ve carved a pumpkin so I am by no means an expert and wanted to keep the design simple. Having said that I was pleasantly surprised at the ease of carving and how many seeds there were to turn into a delicious snack!
Replicate your own
There are many pumpkin carving websites out there and I am by no means an expert. However I can pass on 2 tips: first, draw your design on with a water-soluble marker (I used a whiteboard marker) - this means you can rub it off if you make a mistake and wipe it down when you’ve finished. Second tip: I used the torch/flashlight on my mobile phone to light the pumpkin - just angle it away from the designs so the light isn’t too strong.
To toast the seeds:
Seeds from one Halloween pumpkin (I had about a cup and a half)
2 tablespoons salt
4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
Spices to taste: I used smoked paprika and lemon pepper
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 395°F.
First, separate the seeds from the pulp. I found the easiest way was to fill a large bowl with water and place the seeds/pulp in the bowl. Most of the pulp sank to the bottom while the seeds floated. I still had to separate some seeds from the pulp by hand, however.
When you have separated the seeds, place them in a saucepan along with the water and salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes, drain and pat dry.
Place the olive oil on a baking tray and put the seeds on top. Scatter with the spices (I used smoked paprika and lemon pepper) and shake the tray a few times to distribute. Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
After the 10 minutes, give the tray another shake or use a wooden spoon to turn the seeds over. Replace in the oven for another 5-10 minutes or until the seeds are toasted and brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool. The perfect snack while carving your pumpkin!
