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Purrrfect for the cat lovers or Halloween or April Fool's Day or any other time - this cake comes together easily and makes quite the impression. It might look repulsive, but it tastes delicious.  It also acts as both the trick and the treat for Halloween parties. What You Need: Chocolate Cake Mix or Brownie Mix Tootsie Roll Midgees Graham Crackers Litter Box (optional) Pooper Scooper (Optional) Printable to letter size paper Embed

I have a friend that absolutely love cats. For her bachelorette party, we decided to throw a cat themed party. We made Kitty Litter Brownies, a Yarn Ball Piñata, worn cat ears and made up this tasty Black Cat Cheese Ball. Today we're going to give you the cheese ball recipe along with a few photos, but stay tuned for upcoming posts on the rest of the party foods.  Scroll down for printable recipe.  What You Need 16 oz Cream Cheese 8 oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1 Tbsp Onion (shredded) 2 tsp Cumin 1 Tbsp Salsa Crushed Blue Corn Tortilla Chips Optional: Olives , Crackers , Vegetables Start by shredding your onion. Set aside 1-2 Tbsp Cream Cheese for eyes and whiskers. Combine cheeses, onion, cumin, and salsa. Mix well. Form into a ball before rolling in crushed tortilla chips. Pipe or roll eyes and whiskers. Use olive slices or crushed chips to form pupils and nose.  Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.  Printable to letter size paper Embed

Don't waste time making side dishes when you can combine it all into one great meal. The classic shepherds pie mixes your mashed potatoes, meat, and vegetables into one tasty, easy to bake casserole. Often times this is considered a St. Patrick's Day dish or a sometimes an Irish or British dish, but really, it is a great dish for everyone. I especially love having this one when the temps start dipping. Shepherds pie is a hearty dish that keeps me full longer and doesn't take many dishes to make.  Watch the recipe! printable to letter size paper Embed

Curry can be hit or miss for a lot of people, but a well done curry can be amazing! While you can curry pretty much any food, we decided to take a look a budget friendly cooking that is also tasty. This lentil and potato curry is both affordable and delicious, not to mention rather healthy as well. To make this a vegan recipe, substitute vegetable stock for chicken stock.  Watch the recipe! Printable to letter size paper Embed