Halloween Recipes

This nicely spiced, simmered beverage is so warming. For a special holiday accent, garnish the mugs using maraschino cherries and...

This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips....

These tender cookies are pretty to look at—and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost...

Topped with creepy peepers, this tasty taco salad is packed with beef, cheese, tomato and satisfying southwestern flavor to make...

With the first bite of this moist, old-fashioned dessert, you know you’re home for the holidays. It has a pleasant...

Folks will think you fussed over this pretty appetizer, but it took our Test Kitchen only minutes to top a...

Kids of all ages will love the caramel apple taste of this easy-to-prepare dish. "This salad could arguably be used...

Trick-or-treaters of all ages will gobble up these adorable cookies. The tasty treats can be served as a swift after-school...

Tuck a sweet coconut filling into this moist chocolate tube cake. It's easy to assemble with convenience products, including a...

Family and friends will munch this fun mix of crackers, nuts and ranch dressing by the handfuls! "Everyone is sure...

For a new spin on peach pie, try these easy-to-love bars. The mellow fruit flavor really comes through. —Hubert Scott,...

This frozen pumpkin ice cream dessert can be prepared and frozen weeks in advance. I've found it has more mass...

I serve this dip in a clean plastic pumpkin at all of our fall church gatherings. It's a nice way...

This special stew is the meal our two kids look forward to each fall because we only get to enjoy...

It is hard to resist cookies, let alone pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with oats and cinnamon. No surprise here...

Homemade frosted sugar cookies are like a cozy hug in a handheld bite!

If you want a thick, chewy cookie that's loaded with chocolate flavor and smooth caramel, these caramel thumbprint cookies are...

We make this treasured family goulash recipe using squash from our own backyard. The chili powder and cayenne really warm...

It's so much fun to make these and decorate with them! Bubbles can be made weeks ahead. Turn them into...

Family favorite pizza toppings are the not-so-spooky surprise inside these clever calzones from our Test Kitchen. If you serve these...

It's hard to resist this light and fluffy citrus treat. It's easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for company....

As the young guests arrived, we joked about “finger food,” then offered them Fingers of Fright. Their eyes widened at...

A chocolate drizzle sprinkled with crushed candy makes ordinary caramel apples especially yummy—like the fancy ones in some candy shops....

With an irresistible brown sugar-mustard sauce, these simple simmered carrots bring bright flavor and color to the table. —Paula Zsiray,...

I’m a family physician who loves to try new recipes. This tasty cold-weather soup has garnered many warm compliments from...

Get into the Halloween theme with this cute soup created by our Test Kitchen. With a mix of vegetables, beans...

If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, you'll enjoy these two-layer treats. A slightly crunchy graham cracker and peanut...

This pretty cake comes together quickly with a boxed mix. Fat-free mayonnaise replaces the heavy oils, and the citrus glaze...

Through all the years I've been baking, I’ve never come across a pumpkin cookie recipe that you can actually cut...