Lisa Leconte

A sharp knife, a couple of radishes, and some sunflower seeds are all you need to turn black olives into itty-bitty owls.

Ssso good, ssso easy, and there's no need to tell kids there's spinach swimming in the guacamole. Have a pizza cutter on hand for easy slicing and sharing.

If kids balk at eating the bell pepper skulls of these brainy creations, rinse them well after serving, then cut into strips for snacks later on.

Hooray for the wide availability of veg marshmallows that make these simple desserts possible. Assemble the monsters just before serving.