Truffle-Filled Cupcakes
All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...
Vanilla Citrus Cider
My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think...
Pumpkin Toffee Trifle
I wanted to use pumpkin for a quick party dessert. This twist on a cream cheese pie tastes divine when...
Gourd-geous Halloween Nachos
My family loves nachos so much that I sometimes serve them for lunch. To get in the Halloween spirit, I...
Ghost Shortbread Cookies
Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and...
Tombstone Treats
My brother loves Rice Krispies squares, and my mom loves sugar cookies. I came up with a cute treat they'd...
Boo-rito Bites
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...
Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
My grandfather loves these pumpkin-flavored treats. They remind him of a cookie his mother made. They’re fun to eat no...
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...
Pizza for Dessert
At first glance, people might think this colorful "pizza" is a savory snack. But truth comes in the tasting! Kids...
Bat Wing Soup
This spooky tomato soup gets extra richness from a splash of cream. It's laced with garlic (to keep those vampires...
Cinnamon Spiced Cider
With my first sip of this brisk cider, I know autumn has arrived. It makes the kitchen smell so festive...
Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Parfaits
When my daughter’s friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and...
Pumpkin Mousse
If you've had your fill of pumpkin pie, this cool and creamy pumpkin mousse is perfect for you. Its light...
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap...
Orange-Glazed Smokies
I always get rave reviews when I bring these tasty sausages to a party. They can be whipped up in...
Fruity Cereal Bars
With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota
Hot Buttered Rum
I received this recipe for hot buttered rum from a friend more than 30 years ago, and I think of...
Almond Spritz Cookies
This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it...
Contest-Winning Caramel Apple Crisp
When my kids and I make apple crisp, we use all sorts of apples to boost the flavor and texture....
Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies
I've been making these quick and easy cookies for over 20 years. They're the first to go at our annual...
Skull Deviled Eggs
Thrill partygoers with Halloween deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating...
Carnival Caramel Apples
With four kids (one child whose birthday is November 1), we celebrate Halloween in style around our house. These caramel...
Pumpkin Pie Dip
I came up with this rich, creamy pumpkin dip when I had a small amount of canned pumpkin left in...
Double-Duty Layered Enchilada Casserole
Here's a heap of cozy comfort. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen took my recipe for chili without beans and...
Slow-Cooker Apple Cider
There's no last-minute rush before the party when you simmer this slow-cooker apple cider. It has all the tantalizing flavors...
Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread
This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full...
Herbed Macaroni and Cheese
Besides being a really easy recipe to make, it tastes very good, too! This is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill macaroni...
Stuffed Pumpkin Dinner
This recipe is a great way to use a pumpkin up after scooping out the seeds to bake. It is...