
Chocolate Caramel Apples
Caramel apples get dressed up for this harvesttime holiday with chocolate, nuts and toffee bits. Cut into wedges, these scrumptious...

Popcorn Owls
Sweet and chewy popcorn balls are a "hoot" when they're formed into wide-eyed owls perfect for a Halloween party. They...

Spooky Spider Snacks
These kooky critters feature bodies made of creamy peanut butter simply sandwiched between round butter crackers. Chow mein noodles are...


Pumpkin Spice Cake
We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake "Thanksgiving Cake" because it's a tasty alternative to pie, but we don't relegate...

Halloween Pizza
"I like to perk up Halloween -- or any occasion -- by having the grandkids make these special pizzas," relates...

Autumn Apple Salad
Whether I make it for a Sunday dinner, a company dinner or a covered-dish dinner, people like the blend of...

Taffy Apple Dip
Taffy Apple Dip quickly completes the meal. "My mother-in-law gave me this recipe," notes Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin....

Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies
These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile, so...

Pumpkin & Cauliflower Garlic Mash
I wanted healthy alternatives to my family's favorite recipes. Pumpkin, cauliflower and thyme make an amazing dish. You'll never miss...

Mini Pork Pies
As a child, I discovered my love of pork pies. I used to help my father deliver oil on Saturdays,...

Apple-Roasted Pork with Cherry Balsamic Glaze
I added roasted apples, cherries and onions to turn ordinary pork into an impressive dish. There is a short time...

Ghost Shortbread Cookies
Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and...

Crazy Halloween Blondies
I have a real sweet tooth, so Halloween is my favorite holiday. I came up with these bars for my...

Pasta Squiggles with Pumpkin Sauce
My family loves this spiral pasta in a tasty pumpkin sauce. Make it for Halloween and call it Creepy-Crawly Noodles!...

Slithering Hummus Bites
Friends often ask me to make my hummus dip for parties. One year at Halloween, I decided to take it...

Sage & Gruyere Sourdough Bread
A sourdough starter gives loaves extra flavor and helps the rising process. This bread, with sage and Gruyere cheese, comes...

Roasted Butternut Squash Panzanella
Squash was a hard sell with my family until I paired it with pumpkin seeds, cranberries and horseradish. Now they...


Halloween Sugar Cookies
Halloween sugar cookies are a fun (and delicious!) way to get into the spooky spirit. From cats and bats to...

Magic Macaroons
Peanut butter, candy corn and macaroons are three of my favorite things, so I combine them all to make one...

Freaky Frankenstein Cookies
They're alive! Each year when the Halloween invites start coming my way, I create a little treat to bring. These...


So-Easy-It’s-Spooky Bat Cake
This gorgeous dessert starts with a boxed cake mix. Then it’s an easy and magical trick to make the bat...

Candy Bar Cheesecake Brownies
I came up with these brownies as a way to use up my son's leftover Halloween candy. You can tint...

Slithering Snake Roll
There’s nothing sinister about this snake. It’s filled with meat, sweet red pepper and cheese. You can paint the pizza...

Spider Sliders
We're always trying to do fun things with food to make meals memorable. Better grab one of these sandwiches before...


Edible Arachnids
I bring cake pops to my church group when we have movie nights. This year for Halloween, I used my...

Scary Hairy Caramel Apples
This is a cute and tasty version of a caramel apple. It's perfect for a Halloween party. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby...

Boo-rito Bites
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...


Colorful Candied Apples
The glossy coating in this candy apple recipe is hard, so it's best to lick them like a lollipops or...


Jack-o’-Lantern Cake
I pieced two fluted tube pan cakes together to make this gap-toothed grinner that will make the best-ever centerpiece at...