Halloween Recipes

Turkey, cheddar, bacon and apple harmonize in a sandwich that's perfect for a harvest meal. —DonnaMarie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Water chestnuts are the secret ingredient in these unique meatballs. Kids will love the “bone-like” crunch the chestnuts add when...

These cookies are more cake-like; a nice change from the more common chewier chocolate chip cookie. I've been known to...

We had leftover roasted butternut squash one night, so I threw it on a salad and topped it with cheese....

This "everything" mix of pumpkin seeds with other seeds and seasoning is a fun treat—a lively way to use the...

Scoop out hearty helpings of meat, rice and cooked pumpkin in this fun fall entree.

This hot chocolate recipe is more than a warm-you-up—it's rich and thick decadence in a mug. —Cyndi Nistico, Palm Island,...

Pizza is a favorite at our house, so when I had some apples to use up, I started searching for...

Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add...

The old-fashioned flavor of these butterscotch candies appeals to kids of all ages. My family can't stop eating them!

This moist apple walnut cake is perfect for brunch. It gets its appeal from big chunks of sweet apples, nutty...

No one will guess that this make-ahead pumpkin cheese ball has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest...

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

The Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15...

Here's the cream of the apple dessert crop. Fruit, caramel and cinnamon flavors enhance the rich, velvety custard. Served warm...

Here's a fun dessert that your youngsters can help make. It's a great treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving.—Lorraine J. Darocha,...

This recipe came from my home ec teacher in high school. I enjoy making it because you can throw it...

These fun and colorful wands don't need to be made by a magician to be magical. You can change the...

These cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party. Kids love them! —Taste of Home Test...

These drizzled confections look gorgeous and taste over-the-top yummy. With peanut butter flavor and a salty burst, they'll be the...

Our neighbor made these for me when I was little, and now I make them for my kids, my grandkids...

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

There's no reason the adults can't get in on Halloween fun, too! You can make the simple syrup and chill...

These delicate, buttery tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a...

Sink your teeth into handheld pies that take on a menacing persona. Using refrigerated pie pastry speeds up prep so...

A perfect holiday drink for adults, these are simple and fun to make.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Caramel and apple are such a popular flavor combination. When combined with store-bought crepes that are filled with a rich...

Cake mix makes quick work of these cake pops decorated to look like Jack the Pumpkin King from The Nightmare...