Haunted Taco Tarts

1 T. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 t. chili powder
1/2 t. dried oregano leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 t. salt
1 pkg. refrigerated pie crusts
1 egg white
1/2 c. chopped tomato
1/2 c. shredded cheese

Egg Yolk Paint:
4 eggs
4 t. water
red, yellow, blue and green liquid food colors

Place 1 egg yolk in each of 2 small bowls. Add 1 t. water and a few drops different food color to each; beat lightly.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Add beef and brown. Stir in seasonings; set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheets. Prepare Egg yolk paint; set aside.
On lightly floured surface, roll 1 pie crust to 14 inch diameter. Using 3 inch halloween cookie cutters, cut out pairs of desired shapes. Repeat with second pie crust, rerolling dough if necessary. Place 1/2 of shapes on prepared baking sheets. Brush edges with egg white. Spoon about 1 T. taco mixture onto each shape. Sprinkle with 1 t. tomato and 1 t. cheese. Top with remaining matching shapes; press edges to seal. Decorate using Egg Yolk Paint.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 14 tarts.


Lucy J.