
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...

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...

Marbled Orange Fudge
This decadent treat doesn't last long at our house. The Creamsicle flavor of this soft fudge brings on the smiles....

Monster Munchies
Magically transform squash or pumpkin seeds into a spellbinding snack with ranch salad dressing mix. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Boo Beverage
Silly spooks formed with whipped topping garnish glasses of this smooth drink made with sherbet, orange juice and bananas. —Taste...

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...

Cute Halloween Sandwiches
I make these for my grandchildren. You can change the cutter shape and food coloring to suit any occasion, but...

Spiced Hot Apple Cider
During cool-weather season, my husband and I take this soul-warming drink outside by the fire pit. Our house smells amazing...

Halloween Brownies
Creepy, crawly and delicious? Yup, that's our spider Halloween brownies! All you'll need is your favorite box of brownie mix,...

Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti
Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together...

Roasted Pumpkin Nachos
I had previously made this dish with black beans and corn off the cob in the summer. Wanting to try...

Pumpkin Pie-Spiced Granola
My husband says this granola with pumpkin and spices tastes like a bite of real pumpkin pie, and it’s a...

Spice Cake Bars with Salted Caramel Icing
As a busy mom, I was always looking for baking shortcuts. When I found these bars, I knew I'd hit...

Ultimate Candy Bar Cookies
I created these after Halloween, when I had way too much candy left over. You can make them with any...

Autumn Leaf Cutouts
Turn classic cookies into a platter of autumn leaves. Make them in solid colors, or combine pieces of tinted dough...

Apple-Cinnamon Mini Pies
I came up with the idea for my mini pie recipes while snacking on applesauce one night and thought it...

Thyme-Baked Apple Slices
My children love this healthy apple side dish along with chicken fingers for lunch. It's also a wonderful alternative to...