Halloween Recipes

Start here for spooky snacks and simple party food, from screaming potatoes to Hocus Pocus cookies.

These playful monsters, owls and mummies are more cute than gruesome. Pick a few for a family Halloween spread or make an advent calendar for little surprises in the lead-up to Halloween.

I love getting a head start before a party. These breads, salads, cheese platters and chilled desserts help spread out the preparation.

Build a spooky savoury spread with dips, platters, sandwiches and ghoulish mains. There is plenty here to feed hungry monsters before the sweets arrive.

From pumpkin focaccia to red velvet intestines, these breads and buns bring a little theatre to the table.

Fill the treat table with creepy chocolates, fruit creations, puddings and other sweet surprises.

For a centrepiece with a frightful finish, try one of my decorated cakes. There is also a Day of the Dead pavlova for meringue lovers.

Serve individual little frights with cupcakes decorated as witches, werewolves, eyeballs and more.

Bake a batch of Halloween cookies for party platters, edible gifts or a spooky afternoon in the kitchen.

Choose pumpkin donuts for autumn flavours or matcha mochi donuts with a trail of little ants.

These sweet and savoury pies hide their fillings behind faces, fingers and other wonderfully creepy pastry designs.

Bring some fruit and vegetables to the party with melon brains, fruit kebabs, monster mash and other lighter ideas.

Make room for meat-free party food, from cheese platters and dips to spooky vegetables and breads. Check individual recipes for any suggested substitutions.

These plant-based ideas include pumpkin soup, screaming potatoes, focaccia and garlic toum dip.

Pour a little Halloween theatre into the glass with creepy cocktails, warming drinks and butterbeer. Check each recipe when planning drinks for children.

Still deciding on the menu? Browse my themed collections for last-minute ideas, recipes for kids and especially gruesome food.

Come along to my Halloween parties over the years for menus, costumes and plenty of spooky inspiration. They don't call me Morticia for nothing!