SPOOKY HALLOWEEN FOOD IDEAS

Experiment with a unique twist on a familiar favorite with these matcha deviled eggs. The green yolk-based filling can introduce an earthy flavor and playful color to your Halloween refreshment table. Spruce them up with a caviar garnish, or keep it simple and add basil blooms underneath each egg for an eye-catching appetizer. 

Ideal as a grab-and-go snack, this caramel popcorn topped with a delightful hint of pumpkin spice will ring in the feelings of fall. This festive fall snack can be easily stashed in individual Halloween-themed treat bags to make any party spooktacular.

Blend together Bartlett pears, caramelized shallots and warm spices using a KitchenAid Go^™ Cordless Hand Blender to create a spiced jam bursting with flavor. Spread the jam over a slice of fresh sourdough bread to let the flavors of fall truly shine.

Add some visual intrigue to your Halloween appetizer plate with this recipe for apple rose tarts. Make quick work of this dish by using the 7 Blade Spiralizer Attachment with any KitchenAid^® stand mixer (sold separately) to create beautiful Fuji apple ribbons.

Incorporate your favorite Halloween candy into this sweet and spicy snack mix for a tasty addition to a grazing table. Combine cereals, pretzels and nuts, swapping any ingredient out for your desired alternatives, before using maple syrup and an array of spices to create a delicious drizzle.

These baked treats combine sweet and savory as the zesty tang of green apples and cheddar meld with the sweetness of heavy cream and sugar. Use a KitchenAid^® wall oven to bake this sweet and savory confection.

If you’re searching for a healthy Halloween snack, look no further than these caramel corn pops. Plain popcorn and natural sweeteners, like coconut sugar and brown rice syrup, come together to create this guilt-free appetizer that kids (and adults) will love.

Sweet potatoes, sage, nutmeg and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese come together to create the harmonious flavors at the heart of this pasta dinner. Use a KitchenAid^® Artisan^® Mini Stand Mixer to create the pillowy gnocchi dough before sautéing the pasta in a pan with butter, spices and cheese.

Spiralize a butternut squash into noodles with the KitchenAid^® spiralizer attachment before baking in the oven alongside fresh broccoli. Then, create a broccoli breadcrumb mixture with which to coat your salmon. Use a  KitchenAid^® Wall Oven with Air Fry to cook the salmon for a crispy texture. Plate it all together with the breaded salmon atop a bed of squash noodles before serving at your next Halloween dinner party.

Create a hearty, yet comforting course for Halloween dinner with this pumpkin- and bean-based soup. Use a KitchenAid^® 7 Cup Food Processor to make a bright parsley pesto to serve on top of this soup that includes walnuts, cannellini beans, pumpkin, Swiss chard and more.

Easily turn arborio rice into the star of the show with the KitchenAid^® Grain and Rice Cooker, which auto-senses, dispenses and simmers to perfection. Showcase an assortment of seasonal produce in this sage-infused risotto recipe, featuring vegetables like kale and butternut squash.

The toothsome bite of homemade pasta is bound to delight the palate alongside the slightly sweet notes of pumpkin in this ravioli recipe. A KitchenAid^® stand mixer equipped with a compatible flat beater, dough hook and pasta roller attachment can help bring these delicately stuffed ravioli to life.

Break out Halloween-themed cookie cutters to make these ghoulish hand pies. These charming pies are stuffed with a classic cream cheese filling and feature fresh blueberries and basil for a fruity, aromatic bite. Top each one with two currants as eyes to complete the ghosts.

A quintessential dish at nearly every fall occasion, you can’t go wrong with a classic pumpkin pie. Easily spruce up this pumpkin pie recipe with your own exciting twist on seasonal flavors, or simply use fresh pumpkin to create a more authentic flavor. Top your pie with fresh whipped cream or ice cream while it’s still warm to impress your guests.

Use a KitchenAid^® Artisan^® Mini Stand Mixer to make these inviting apple cupcakes for your Halloween celebration. Incorporating grated Gala apples and hints of cinnamon into the cupcake batter can help further accentuate this dessert’s fresh, fruity flavor. 

Consider playing with food coloring to visually enhance the cupcake icing, placing small pretzels on the top of each cupcake to act as stems or adding decorative cupcake liners to your pan before baking the batter.

The playful frosted toppings on these cheesecake bars will delight guests both young and old at your Halloween party. Blend the cookie base together using a KitchenAid^® stand mixer before combining it with butter and pressing it into a square pan before baking.

After making the cheesecake filling and baking once more, pipe ghosts, pumpkins or other festive shapes on top of each bar with colored vanilla frosting.

Add some extra sweetness to a classic apple crisp recipe by incorporating your favorite Halloween candy into the mix. Use a KitchenAid^® food processor to dice Granny Smith apples before combining them with your candy of choice and fresh orange juice. Then, create a delicious crumble to sprinkle over the top before baking it in your KitchenAid^® range until golden brown.

Bring the flavors of a pumpkin chai latte to life with this spiced cupcake recipe. Boil chai tea with a KitchenAid^® electric tea kettle before infusing the cooled brew into the cupcake batter. Then, make chai buttercream and pumpkin toppings out of fondant before assembling.

Pair tart apples with decadent chocolate and gooey caramel for a perfect Halloween party snack. First, dip the apples in caramel and then in chocolate to layer on the flavors before finishing with a drizzle of icing, decorative candies, edible glitter, nuts or sprinkles.

Elevate your spooky soirée with a drink that’s as enchanting as it is delicious. The added crisp apple flavors blend beautifully with the bold, smooth notes of bourbon in this recipe for an apple whisky sidecar. Bring this spirited concoction to your next Halloween party for a fall-themed twist on a classic cocktail.

This bewitching blend of caramel, apple and bourbon offers a flavorful yet frosty punch. Combine fresh apple cider, bourbon, caramel sauce, apples and ice in a KitchenAid^® blender before serving immediately. For an added treat, dip caramel-rimmed glasses in finely chopped peanuts before pouring these caramel apple bourbon slush cocktails.

Blend together the cozy flavors of pumpkin spice with a creamy, smoothie twist. Espresso combined with pumpkin puree, yogurt, maple syrup and ginger make up the base of this refreshment. Bring it all together in the blender before topping with roasted pumpkin seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon to make the perfect smoothie for fall festivities.

Capture the fruity flavors of fall in this recipe for an autumn apple sangria. Simmer apple cider, cloves, cinnamon sticks and orange zest in a saucepan until reduced before adding the mixture to a large pitcher with spiralized apple pieces, wine and rum. Serve in glasses after coating the rims in cinnamon sugar and add some fresh orange peels as a garnish.

Warm up your gathering with a soothing blend of chamomile tea, spices and a touch of honey. Start by brewing chamomile tea in a KitchenAid^® kettle before creating a honey syrup with star anise and cinnamon. Then, combine both mixtures, adding lemon juice and bourbon to create this spiced chamomile hot toddy cocktail.

Serve up a simple non-alcoholic juice crafted with fresh fruits and vegetables this Halloween. Use a juicer to bring the flavors of pears, oranges, carrots and cranberries together, adding some parsley to the mix to incorporate a hint of earthiness into each sip.

Pair a chilly fall evening with a decadent hot cocoa drink recipe. White chocolate chips, caramel sauce, milk and sea salt are all it takes to create this luscious and comforting treat. Top this caramel white hot cocoa with whipped cream and an additional drizzle of caramel sauce as final touches.