Top 13 Halloween Recipes That Are Hauntingly Delicious
Ready to cast a scrumptious spooky spell on your taste buds this Halloween season? You better be!
Whether you're hosting a costume party, gathering with your ghouls, delighting in some family-friendly fun, or you're simply craving a hauntingly tasty treat, we have something for every ghoul and ghost.
From eerie appetizers to spooky sweets, these 13 Halloween Recipes are sure to leave you howling for more. So, grab your cauldron, dust off your broomstick, and let's get to planning your Halloween menu!
1. Spooky Seared Salmon
As the creepy crawlies start making their way back around, you want to know what we find really scary? Not knowing what to make for dinner! That makes us want to scream with terror... even more so than the scariest Halloween display on the block. Spooky Seared Salmon takes all of that fear right out of us, though! It dresses up some tender sweet potatoes with the flakiest salmon for a full-fledged meal, making dinner prep not so spooky after all. It's all treats, not tricks, here! Drizzle the dazzling duo with a citrusy vinaigrette and you've got yourself a "spooktacular" dish. Leave the fright and horror to the ghouls outside, Spooky Seared Salmon is here to make all your fears disappear!
Click Here >>2. Halloween Crack
If you don't have enough sweetness for your festive October night, or you have a lot of leftover candy laying around, then Halloween Crack is the trick to more treats! Simple yet divine, this crunchy, chocolatey concoction is the perfect spooky foundation for piling on all your favorite festive candies. Yum! It only feels right to pile sugary things on top of melty chocolate, all on top of a sweetened cracker base in the spirit of Halloween. You're sure to get the most exciting sugar rush with this Halloween Crack!
Click Here >>3. Spooky Joes
It's not mystery meat that makes these Spooky Joes live up to their name... it's that they're spookily scrumptious! The savory beef in this dish is monstrously yummy, mixed with fresh jalapeño, crunchy onions, and crisp green peppers. Piled high on fluffy hamburger buns, these will add a ghoulishly good option to your Halloween party spread that reminds your friends and guests of their favorite childhood Halloweens! Spooky Joes put a fun twist on a family favorite, and they're the perfect festive meal for the season!
Click Here >>4. Boo Bake
For all its pretensions of being a spooky, scary holiday, Halloween's just all about the fun! Even supposedly sinister organ music or foreboding gothic castles take on a certain lighthearted silliness as the weather gets crisper and the trick-or-treaters start wandering the streets. It's in that spirit of festive fun that Boo Bake jumps from the cupboard to make your tastebuds scream in delight! This pasta bake uses pumpkin instead of tomato as the base of its creamy, fragrant, autumnal sauce, and its smooth orange sweet-and-savory flavor will startle you with its deliciousness. The pasta is tender, the cheeses are sharp and creamy, and the bacon topping is crisp and delightful! Boo Bake has put on its favorite Halloween costume and is ready to embrace the season!
Click Here >>5. The Ultimate Halloween Nachos
The time for costumes, candy, and creepiness is coming, and it's always a great excuse to get people together for some food and fun! Whether your neighborhood block is decorating driveways to pass out treats together or you and your loved ones are living out your tradition of dressing up like your favorite characters, The Ultimate Halloween Nachos are the perfect, simple, festive snack to munch on. They have everything the beloved finger food entails: salty tortilla chips, creamy black beans, tangy salsa, and of course, lots and lots of melty cheese. What makes them perfect for the spooky season is the tender, sweet roasted pumpkin scattered all over. It's great for a crowd, and it's all cooked on two baking sheets, so it's super easy to clean up! The Ultimate Halloween Nachos truly are the best of the best when it comes to creepy crunchies!
Click Here >>6. Witches' Brew
Thirsty thirst and parch-ty parched; have dry mouths no more with Witches' Brew from the start! That's the potion for the perfect party punch, just so ya know. But don't worry, there aren't any snails or puppy dog tails in this one. It's full of all the good stuff! Kiwifruit, sweet, bubbly, and a drip-drop of vodka for some tingly fun, each sip is sure to cast a spell on your taste buds. So, what are you waiting for? Don't be afraid! A cup of Witches' Brew tastes like a spooky, sweet upgrade!
Click Here >>7. Broomstick Bark
It's the Season of the Witch, as they say, and that calls for a magically tasty treat to get into the spirit! Broomstick Bark covers beloved crunchy graham crackers with melted cocoa candy, then drizzles them with spiderweb patterns of even more melted candy! A few scarlet nonpareils add a splash of color that really makes Broomstick Bark spellbinding! Ready in just half an hour, this is a dessert that will whisk you off your feet just like a magic broomstick! Get ready to cackle with delight!
Click Here >>8. Dead Velvet Cake
Ah, Halloween: the perfect pairing of sinister and sweet! The time of ghoulish goodies is almost here, so why not pull out all the stops? Dead Velvet Cake has a haunted look with its blood-red syrup topping, but it still has that chocolatey, tender, scarlet cake on the inside and the tangy, thick, and creamy cream cheese frosting on the outside. It's fiendishly fun and doesn't skimp out on the sweetness and joy of digging into a fresh-baked cake. Dead Velvet Cake has Halloween spirit written all over it, so find your costume and your fork!
Click Here >>9. The Ultimate Halloween Lasagna
Boo! Don't worry, there's nothing scary about The Ultimate Halloween Lasagna, except how scary delicious it tastes! Sweet, smooth, autumnal butternut squash is mixed into a herbaceous cream sauce and layered between tender lasagna noodles and savory sausage. A little sharp parmesan cheese and voila! You'll be admiring its festive orange color and creamy taste long after you've finished eating every last bite. The Ultimate Halloween Lasagna will haunt you as only something on Halloween can: by being fun and memorable!
Click Here >>10. Purple-People-Eater Punch
Don't worry, there aren't any one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' things coming out of this Purple-People-Eater Punch. But hey, it's pretty' rockin' and makes the perfect addition to your spookiest party. It is, however, purple, because we do love a good theme. Sweet, creamy, and a little bit bubbly, each sip will have you singin' a crazy ditty with a swingin' tune. What a surprising and unusual grape-flavored delight! Friendly, fun, and full of flavor, this Purple-People-Eater Punch might look strange, but it's certainly delicious!
Click Here >>11. Jack-O'-Lantern Doughnuts
If you're on the hunt for the best pick in the breakfast/brunch patch, these Jack-O'-Lantern Doughnuts are just the ones! After you carve up your pumpkins, head to the kitchen and make the best fall treat you'll ever taste. These doughnuts are loaded with that sweet and spicy pumpkin flavor we all crave as the colder weather starts to make an appearance. And they're dipped in a sticky caramel glaze with a sprinkle of candied pepitas! They're so yummy that you might think twice about what your favorite fall treat is. You'll be glowing with every warm and tender bite of these Jack-O'-Lantern Doughnuts!
Click Here >>12. Haunted Chocolate Cake
You've got your spooky costume. You know your spooky theme. Now you just need your really spooky treats! Haunted Chocolate Cake haunts you with the most horrifying slices of delight and brings the missing piece to that perfect party you're plannin'. What makes it so scary? The dark, dark color of the moist chocolate cake that's topped with a chocolate frosting that's so dark, it looks black! It's the perfect landscape for all the creepy, crawly cake toppings you can get your hands on. It's sweet as can be, though, so don't let the darkness fool you. Haunted Chocolate Cake brings that sweet, sweet spookiness your party was searching for!
Click Here >>13. Con Artist Carnitas
The big con behind Con Artist Carnitas? That they are so, so, so easy to make! So easy, in fact, that it seems impossible they could result in something this delicious! But here we are, with juicy, tender, savory pork slow-cooked until it's melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicately seasoned with bay leaves and the fruity, citrus, refreshing pine spice of juniper berries. Mmmm, Con Artist Carnitas are about to pull off a big score, and your taste buds will reap all the rewards!
Click Here >>And there you have it — our favorite Halloween recipes! We can't wait to hear what you feast on!
