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No Halloween party is complete without a table struggling under the weight of a mountain of spook-tacular snacks. Sure, there's the punch and few other mummified goodies, but our take on your classic cheese straw is a must-make. Plus, we've got a great trick for achieving the perfect twist (wind the pastry around a skewer). 

egg, beaten with 1tbsp water, to glaze

nigella seeds or black onion seeds

red baby gem lettuce, leaves separated and washed