Why Beyond Delicious Is the Must-Have Cookbook for Your Halloween Celebrations (Plus a Spooky Recipe!)
If you’re searching for the perfect book to add a dash of supernatural spice to your Halloween festivities, look no further than Beyond Delicious Cookbook: Recipes & Stories from the Original Ghost Whisperer by Mary Ann Winkowski. This one-of-a-kind cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes—it’s a spellbinding journey through ghostly encounters, family traditions, and the enduring magic of food. Whether you’re a book lover, a home cook, or a Halloween enthusiast, this book is destined to become the centerpiece of your autumn celebrations.
Why You Need Beyond Delicious Cookbook for Halloween
Halloween is the season when the veil between worlds feels thinnest, making it the ideal time to explore stories of spirits, haunted kitchens, and recipes passed down from the afterlife. Beyond Delicious Cookbook is not your average cookbook. Written by Mary Ann Winkowski, the real-life inspiration for TV’s The Ghost Whisperer, this book weaves together true ghost stories and authentic family recipes, many of which were shared by earthbound spirits themselves.
Imagine gathering your friends and family on a crisp October night, the air scented with cinnamon and pumpkin, as you read aloud tales of mischievous ghosts. Each chapter is a blend of humor, warmth, and a touch of the supernatural, making it the perfect companion for Halloween parties, book club gatherings, or cozy evenings by the fire.
Book lovers know that the best stories are those that linger long after the last page is turned. This cookbook delivers just that, with heartwarming and sometimes spooky tales that will have your guests talking—and laughing—well into the night. The book is packed with over 100 recipes, each with its own ghostly backstory, ensuring that every dish you serve comes with a side of intrigue.
A Recipe to Haunt Your Halloween Table: Mitzi’s Golden Pumpkin Cookies
No Halloween celebration is complete without a sweet treat, and what could be more fitting than a recipe straight from the afterlife? One of the standout recipes is Mitzi’s Golden Pumpkin Cookies. Shared by the spirit of Mitzi herself, these cookies are soft, fragrant, and bursting with autumn flavors—a true crowd-pleaser that will enchant kids and adults alike.
Mitzi’s Golden Pumpkin Cookies (from Beyond Delicious Cookbook: Recipes & Stories from the Original Ghost Whisperer)
Ingredients:
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1 cup cooked pumpkin or plain canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400ºF (204ºC).
Cream shortening and sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs, pumpkin, vanilla, and lemon extract.
In a separate bowl, combine lemon rind, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until a soft dough forms.
Dredge raisins in a little flour; mix into dough.
Grease a baking sheet with shortening. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet.
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Bake for 15 minutes.
How to Include Mitzi’s Golden Pumpkin Cookies in Your Halloween Festivities
- Ghostly Cookie Decorating Party: Use Mitzi’s cookies as the centerpiece for a Halloween cookie-decorating session. Set out orange, black, and white icing; edible glitter; and candy eyes for a spooky twist.
- Book Club Treat: Pair a reading of Beyond Delicious Cookbook with a batch of these cookies for your October book club meeting. Discuss your favorite ghost stories and recipes from the book.
- Trick-or-Treat Table: Wrap cookies in festive cellophane bags and hand them out to trick-or-treaters (or their parents!).
- Haunted Tea Party: Serve the cookies alongside hot apple cider or pumpkin spice lattes for a cozy, supernatural-themed gathering.
For book buyers looking to make this Halloween unforgettable, Beyond Delicious Cookbook: Recipes & Stories from the Original Ghost Whisperer is the ultimate addition to your collection. It’s a unique blend of ghost stories, family recipes, and the kind of heartfelt storytelling that makes you appreciate the power of food to connect us—even beyond the grave.
Don’t miss out on the season’s most enchanting cookbook. Pick up your copy, bake a batch of Mitzi’s Golden Pumpkin Cookies, and invite a little magic—and maybe a friendly spirit or two—into your kitchen this Halloween!
