Add a little theatre to your Halloween specials From squid ink pasta to devilish lobster tails, chef Ben Purton has been getting into the Halloween spirit with these frightfully good creations.    Monkfish with Squid Ink PastaMidnight SliderThe Devil's Lobster Tail

Add a little theatre to your Halloween specials
From squid ink pasta to devilish lobster tails, chef Ben Purton has been getting into the Halloween spirit with these frightfully good creations.   
Monkfish with Squid Ink PastaMidnight SliderThe Devil's Lobster Tail
Add a little theatre to your Halloween specials
From squid ink pasta to devilish lobster tails, chef Ben Purton has been getting into the Halloween spirit with these frightfully good creations.   
Monkfish with Squid Ink PastaMidnight SliderThe Devil's Lobster Tail
Add a little theatre to your Halloween specials
From squid ink pasta to devilish lobster tails, chef Ben Purton has been getting into the Halloween spirit with these frightfully good creations.   
Monkfish with Squid Ink PastaMidnight SliderThe Devil's Lobster Tail
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Add a little theatre to your Halloween specials From squid ink pasta to devilish lobster tails, chef Ben Purton has been getting into the Halloween spirit with these frightfully good creations.    Monkfish with Squid Ink PastaMidnight SliderThe Devil's Lobster Tail

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