Halloween Recipes

Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...

These bite-size potato appetizers combine the tang of sour cream, the sharpness of pepper jack and the distinct flavor of...

This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California

You can decorate this special cake any way you like for Halloween or the colorful autumn months. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee,...

I can easily get this robust recipe ready in the morning and let it cook all day so that it's...

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

A light mint dressing nicely coats assorted fruity "eyeballs" in this recipe from our Test Kitchen. Just watch this salad...

We worked our magic in the kitchen and whipped up this clever beverage. Sherbet and ice cream combine with orange...

In this recipe, brown sugar and spices add extra flavor to already delicious apple cider. —Marlys Benning, Wellsburg, Iowa

The first time I served this peanut butter cheesecake recipe, my friends all went wild over it. They were surprised...

Don't be afraid of this cheese ball! The combination of the bold chutney and the mellow cheddar and blue cheeses...

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

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

This tangy punch is festive, refreshing and easy to prepare. Instead of plain ice cubes, I add frozen orange juice...

When I think Frankenstein's monster I think Halloween. Give this guy a try this year they are the cutest! These...

I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...

This tasty vegetable side dish can set a chilling scene on Halloween if you style it to look like a...

A layer of sweetened cream cheese topped with a tart fruit filling makes this pie popular with family, friends and...

This pumpkin ravioli recipe may sound complicated, but if you organize yourself, it really isn't. The result will be pure...

Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together...

Each winter in early February my friends and I gather for an outdoor show called Mittenfest. We skip the Bloody...

I first made this recipe back in 1987 and have since made it many times over the years because it's...

I'm one of the cooking project leaders for my daughter's 4-H club, where these soft, delicious cookies were a huge...

I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...

Refrigerated pie crust and a muffin tin make it easy to create these delicious spiced pumpkin tartlets. Dollop with whipped...

A touch of cinnamon helps blend the flavors in this tender pumpkin chocolate chip bread. And since the recipe makes...

This dessert is super easy to pull together, and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. —...

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

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