
Spider Cupcakes
Spooky Spider Cupcakes are creepy—and easy! Make a chocolate cupcake into a spider by adding a half-marshmallow "body" under the...

Chili Bread Bowl
Take game-day food to the next level by making this easy, fun chili bread bowl recipe for your next party.


Pumpkin Roll
This pumpkin roll recipe is great to keep in the freezer for a quick dessert for my family or unexpected...

Gelatin Parfaits
Here's a quick, airy dessert so versatile, you can whip it up for almost any season or holiday-just by varying...

Frosted Cookie Bouquet
If you're looking for an easy yet impressive cookie bouquet recipe, you've found it! In the spring, I cut these...

Mousse-Filled Witches’ Hats
These cute chocolate-covered treats will magically disappear at your house. Prepare these sugar cones filled with a creamy homemade mousse...

Almond Spritz Cookies
Indulge in the sweet, nutty flavor of almond spritz cookies—delicate, buttery treats that are as fun to make as they...


Barbecue Meatballs
Tender meatballs simmer in tangy barbecue sauce in this simple recipe for barbecue meatballs that make a rich accompaniment to...

Party Franks
These tiny, tangy appetizers have broad appeal. I prepare them often for holiday gatherings, weddings and family reunions. They're convenient...

Pumpkin Pecan Loaves
Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I'll wrap up a...

Halloween Punch
My bright orange sipper fits right in with October fun. To serve it in a festive way, I often put...

Creepy Cupcakes
With chocolate bodies and licorice legs, these cute spiders on cobwebs will "catch" attention fast! They're easy to scare up,...

Orange Sherbet Party Punch
This punch is always a big hit with everyone. It's especially good for weddings and special parties where you have...

Quick Ghost Cookies
Spruce up store-bought cookies for the holiday. These are a real hit with "goblins" of all ages. —Denise Smith, Lusk,...

Cider Doughnuts
Here on our 1,250-acre farm, we usually have a quick breakfast on the go. So I often keep a batch...

Chocolate Spiders
These spiders will spin plenty of excitement into your festivities. For more fun, just make the pudding ahead of time,...


Pumpkin Pie Spice
Our warm, sweet, autumnal pumpkin pie spice is made with just four ingredients.

Ghostly Custards
You'll hear shrieks of delight when these not-so-spooky pumpkin custards appear for dessert. These ghosts will be gobbled up in...

Halloween Witch Hats
Kids of all ages love finding the cake inside these cute cones. They're great for class parties. —Betsy King, Duluth,...

Marty’s Bean Burger Chili
My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised...

Rocky Road Fudge
Every bite of rocky road fudge has salty peanuts, pockets of chewy marshmallows and smooth, creamy chocolate.

Swamp Juice a la Slime
The green goo oozing down the sides of the eerie wine glasses make this fruity beverage perfect for any Halloween...

Aunt Ruth’s Famous Butterscotch Cheesecake
Aunt Ruth was our nanny when I was little and made this cheesecake often. Since it had to chill overnight, it...

Frankenstein Boo-ritos
Chicken makes these burritos super kid-friendly, and it doesn't get a lot simpler than putting them together. —Clara Coulson Minney,...

Spooky Shepherd’s Pie
Don't worry, these ghosts are the friendly kind. Ready-to-go veggies and gravy make this meal prep fast. —Paula Zsiray, Logan,...

Bewitched Chili
One pot and thirty minutes—yes, please. Kids and grown-ups love this warm-you-up chili for Halloween. —Janice Westmoreland, Brooksville, Florida

Halloween Chocolate Cookie Pops
Our children look forward to making these cute cookies each year. They've become experts at making silly faces with little...


Halloween Peanut Butter Cookie Pops
A miniature candy bar is hidden inside these fun pops. Colored frosting and candy faces make these addicting cookie pops...

Mocha Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a classic fall snack. Kick them up a notch with instant coffee and cocoa powder for...