Quick answer
What should I make for a Halloween party?
Pumpkin soup, spookily decorated cupcakes, ghost-shaped cookies, and finger food. Color, a theme, and a little imagination do the rest.
Halloween
Halloween is fun on a plate — pumpkin in every form, spooky cookies, and party treats to play with. Find pumpkin baking, cobweb desserts, and finger food for the night. Whether it's a kids' party or a spooky bash, here are the ideas.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I make with pumpkin?
Lots — pumpkin soup, pie, muffins, and savory roasted pumpkin with meat. Hokkaido doesn't even need peeling. The recipes tell you which variety fits.
Can you eat a carving pumpkin?
You can, but the big carving pumpkins are watery and nearly flavorless — cook with Hokkaido or butternut instead. Don't toss the seeds, though: rinse, salt, and roast them until crisp.
Any spooky treats for kids?
Sure. Cobweb cookies, puff-pastry 'fingers,' or ghost cupcakes — simple, and kids love them.