Halloween marks the start of the year holiday season and whether you are hosting a Halloween party or whipping up some fall recipes for your littlest ghosts and ghouls, grab some fall ingredients and cook up some Halloween recipes to enjoy with family and friends.
Dark Chocolate Apples
Caramel apples may be a Halloween staple, but if you want to give those classic caramel apples a more mindful twist, try hand-dipped dark chocolate apples or apple slices. This is a great way to put all of those extra apples from the apple orchard to good use. All you need is apples and some melted high-quality dark chocolate. Dip the whole apples or apple slices in the dark chocolate then top them off with some fall toppings like crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or fall colored sprinkles.
Deviled Eggs
Feeling devilish? Whip up a batch of deviled eggs for that Halloween hoopla, but give them a Halloween-inspired twist. Make each individual deviled egg look like the dastardly devil himself by giving each egg a set of little horns made out of fresh bell pepper slices. For those who love spice and really want to kick it up a notch in the kitchen, add a sprinkle or two of red hot chili pepper flakes or Tabasco sauce for some hot and spicy flavor that will knock your Halloween socks off.
Flatbread of Pizza
If you are hosting a Halloween spooktacular, easily feed the masses of monsters, ghosts, and ghouls with a homemade flatbread or pizza. The best part about fall flatbread or pizza is that it is completely customizable to what toppings you and your guests enjoy. Take an inventory of the fall haul you have from your backyard garden or the local community farmers market and add them to your toppings. If you want to load up on protein, try this recipe for Easy Protein Pizza.
Grain-Free Halloween Baked Goods
Put that extra pumpkin to good use and bake up a grain-free loaf of homemade Halloween pumpkin bread. If you want to make some Halloween cookies but with a more mindful twist, use a grain-free alternative like almond flour or coconut flour. Then, give your cookies a spooky touch with some haunting Halloween designs. Grab your favorite vanilla frosting and spoon it into an icing bag, then get creative. Whether you choose ghosts, skeletons, or spiderwebs, your Halloween cookies are sure to be “boo-tiful.”
Homemade Candy Corn
Nothing says Halloween like a bag of candy corn. The brown, orange, and white colored candies absolutely scream Halloween. Instead of purchasing store-bought candy corn, which can be laden with artificial ingredients and refined sugar, create your own candy corn at home instead. This plant-based, Vegan candy corn recipe uses fruit juice, natural sweeteners, and vegetable juices to recreate this iconic Halloween classic candy without all of the extra ingredients you may want to avoid.
Maple Corn
Caramel corn is associated with the Halloween season, but instead of melted caramel, try a drizzle of maple syrup instead. Simply pop your popcorn kernels in a tablespoon of coconut oil, then add a drizzle (or two) of maple syrup. If you prefer a sweet and salty snack, sprinkle a pinch of pink Himalayan salt so it sticks to the maple syrup, and enjoy a bit of a salty and sweet Halloween creation.

Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin is one of the most popular flavors of the fall season. Not only is it delicious and nutritious, but it is also versatile and can be paired with a variety of flavors and recipes like this homemade Pumpkin Chili. Filled with fiber, high in protein, and loaded with several veggies, this pumpkin chili is great for a fall weeknight dinner or for feeding a large group of people for a fall football watch party. Looking for a recipe with a bit of bite? Try this Pumpkin Chipotle Chili recipe.
Slow Roasted Pulled Pork
Slow-roasted pulled pork is the perfect Halloween meal. Savory yet sweet, depending on the sauce you choose, pulled pork is great for weeknight meals or if you are hosting a Halloween monster mash. It is also another fall recipe that is perfect for all of those fall tailgates or couch gates at home with family, friends, and neighbors. Here is everything you need to know about selecting the best cut of pork for pulled pork and tips on how you can cook pulled pork like a pro.
Sweet Potato Tots
Sweet potatoes are a delicious fall root vegetable that can be enjoyed any time of the year, but they just so happen to be the perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors, especially during the fall season. Whether you are cooking for little ones or are just a kid at heart, try this recipe for homemade Baked Sweet Potato Tots and US Wellness Meats Ground Pork Veggie Meatballs.
White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Hand-dipped strawberries are usually associated with Valentine’s Day, but if you want a super simple way to make an easy yet fun Halloween recipe, make a tray of white chocolate strawberries. Dip luscious strawberries in white chocolate then add mini chocolate chips to create eyes and a mouth for a frightfully fun Halloween ghost. Boo!

Host a Happy Halloween
Halloween food, sweets, and treats do not have to be a spooky holiday when it comes to ingredients and recipes. Get creative with seasonal fall foods and make some classic Halloween foods perfect for a Halloween party that will not make Halloween so scary this year, but instead a delicious spooktacular. Happy Halloween everyone!
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