Happy Halloween

Here are some hauntingly delicious dinner ideas to keep you in the mood of the day – the perfect prelude to a spooky night! Your little ghosts and ghouls will need nourishing, comforting food before a long night of trick-or-treating. And don't forget to get them involved in making ghoulish treats to scare and delight their friends.

Garlic-Based Recipes (to keep the vampires away)

Spooky Spaghetti and Meatballs

Beef Stew with Ghoulish Mashed Potato Ghosts

Garlic Pull-Apart Knots

Four Cheese Pizza

Warm and Comforting Food

Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Maple and Brown Butter Roasted Butternut Soup

Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

Chicken Fajita Soup

The Versatility of Pumpkin

Pumpkins are the symbol of Halloween and they go hand in hand with fall holidays. Most of us are familiar with the centuries-old tradition of pumpkin carving, however pumpkins can be used in a whole host of other ways. Not only are they ideal decoration for your home, they can also be used in the kitchen to create some truly delicious recipes

Pumpkin Inspiration

Easy Weeknight Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin Chili

Turkey Lasagna Rolls with Pumpkin Sauce

Acorn Squash Gratin

Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Chickpeas

Homemade Halloween Treats

Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Witches' Finger Cookies

Spider Web Cupcakes

Candy Corn Pudding

Bright and Vibrant Beets

Beets are a versatile vegetable that will brighten your plate as well as your palate. They’re low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals and packed with powerful antioxidants. The earthy flavor of beets work perfectly with a multitude of ingredients, both sweet and savory. Try adding them to your salad, puréeing them for a tasty dip, or as a topping to add a sweet note and splash of color to your favorite stew. The skins can be left on, washed and cooked, or peeled off