
Stained Glass Gelatin
Kids love this sweet, wiggly gelatin and whipped topping dessert. Use different flavors of gelatin to make color versions that...

Melted Witch Puddles
In honor of the doomed wicked witch in "The Wizard of Oz," we had fun fashioning these simply delicious snacks...

Jack-o’-Lantern Pops
As soon as they see these pumpkin pops, your little ghouls’ and goblins’ faces will light right up. —Clara Coulson...

Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins
Baking a meal in a pumpkin is such a fun fall idea! To serve the dish, cut the pumpkin into...

Pizza for Dessert
At first glance, people might think this colorful "pizza" is a savory snack. But truth comes in the tasting! Kids...

Caramel Apple Crisp
Caramel apple crisp takes less effort than a pie and it's just as tasty with vanilla ice cream! For a...


Eyeball Cookies
All eyes will definitely be on these adorable cookies when they're set on any buffet table. I created them for...

Apple Peanut Butter Cookies
These apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. —Marjorie Benson,...

Magic Potion Punch
At a Halloween party, the more creepy the food, the better! I like to tuck gummy worms into an ice...

Creepy Spiders
Cake mix gives these chocolate sandwich cookies a head start. You can even have kids help assemble the "spiders!"—Nella Parker,...

Harvest Snack Mix
Candy corn makes this natural snack for fall gatherings. The sweet and salty flavors are irresistible. —Marlene Harguth, Maynard, Minnesota

Spiderweb Taco Dip with Bat Tortilla Chips
Every year, our daughter and her friends anticipate our annual Halloween party. Among the menu items is this spiderweb taco...


Ham ‘n’ Cheese Spiders
These creepy sandwiches are sure to scare up some fun at Halloween time! Kids really enjoy eating the spider-shaped sandwiches....

Ghostly Hot Cocoa
Chocolate pudding mix is the convenient start to this clever cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out...

Candy Cupcakes
Rich chocolaty cupcakes include a cream cheese surprise. Get kids in on the fun by letting them help decorate. ‐Mrs....

Creepy-Crawly Pasta Salad
A sweet-and-sour dressing tops off this easy pasta salad that's actually good for you! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Breadstick Bones
Tie the ends of lightly-seasoned refrigerated breadsticks into knots to create these Breadstick Bones. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Mad Scientist Punch
Our home economists concocted this "potion" with kitchen staples such as juice concentrate, soft drink mix, soda and sherbet. It...

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...

Carrot Cake Doughnuts
For an easy doughnut recipe which everyone will love, I make these doughnuts. I love carrot cake so I wanted...

Halloween Poke Cake
This cute cake will make your favorite trick-or-treaters smile with delight when you serve it on Halloween. The moist marble...

Marshmallow Witches
Get ready for an assembly line, because these no-bake marshmallow witches are easy to prepare, and kids will love helping....

Caramel Apple Cheesecake
This caramel apple cheesecake will bring back nostalgic memories of your childhood visits to the fair. This version is all...

Striped Chocolate Popcorn
For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop...

Caramel Marshmallow Treats
I created this candy by combining my husband's favorite cookie recipe and my mom's caramel dip. These sweets really appeal...

Licorice Caramels
Fans of black licorice won't be able to stop eating these gooey caramels. I appreciate their ease of preparation. —Donna...