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To make a haunted forest, first create trees.
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Cut bottoms from stalks of broccoli to make 6-inch broccoli trees.
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Slice beets about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick to make a base for broccoli trees.
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Break wood toothpicks in half.
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Insert three to four toothpick pieces into bottom of each broccoli stalk and then insert into a beet slice.
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Stand broccoli upright.
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Cover to keep moist.
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To make egg ghosts, use a small knife or 1/2-inch aspic cutters to hollow out eyes and mouths to form a face.
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Cut small pieces of ripe olive to press into hollowed-out areas for eyes or mouth, if desired.
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Cover to keep moist.
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Using your imagination, create creepy creatures with tomatoes, sweet peppers, pickles, olives, and radishes.
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Place broccoli trees on serving platter. Cover surface of platter with shredded carrot.
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Hide egg ghosts in forest along with creepy creatures.
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Scatter piles of vegetables such as pea pods, beet slices, kohlrabi slices, olives, pickles, and/or any other desired vegetables.
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Add strips of red pepper to the broccoli branches.
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To make moss, add a few drops of green food coloring to a small amount of water in a medium bowl.
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Add cooked spaghetti and let stand about 5 minutes.
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Drain and place over broccoli trees.
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Keep platter covered until serving time.
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If necessary, spritz platter with water to keep it moist.
