Spooky Witch Finger Pretzel Rods with Almond Nails
My friend Jenna had sworn off Halloween baking for years. “Too much effort for something that gets thrown away,” she’d say every October, watching me … Read more
Cozy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato Graveyard – Easy Halloween Side
It was 11:47 PM on a drizzly Wednesday in late October, and I had a very specific craving for something that felt like a hug … Read more
Easy Mummy Meatball Sliders: Best Spooky Weeknight Dinner
The school Halloween party was in 24 hours and I’d completely forgotten. I mean, totally blanked. The sign-up sheet had been circulating for weeks, and … Read more
Halloween Monster Eyeball Caprese Skewers Easy Appetizer
“Why can’t you just use regular mozzarella balls and put an olive in the middle?” my niece asked, peering over my shoulder as I was … Read more
Best Black Velvet Halloween Cupcakes for a Spooky Party
I wasn’t planning to make black velvet cupcakes last October. Honestly, I was standing in my neighbor Maria’s kitchen, watching her frost a batch of … Read more
Perfect Small-Batch Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
My brother-in-law, Mark, had claimed to hate cinnamon cookies for a solid decade. “Too dusty,” he’d say, pushing away a plate of perfectly good snickerdoodles … Read more
Easy Leftover Halloween Candy Cookie Bars Recipe
There used to be a tiny bakery on the corner of Maple and 3rd called “The Sugar Beet” that made a cookie bar that was, … Read more
Kid-Approved Spiderweb Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip
This was supposed to be a regular veggie platter. Just a simple, boring tray of carrots and celery for the Halloween party at my daughter’s … Read more
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs: Perfect Easy Fall Dinner
It was 10:47 PM on a rainy Thursday in late September, and I had a very specific craving for something crispy, salty, and deeply savory. … Read more
Best Easy Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner
The neighborhood block party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate appetizers—things that required overnight marinating, three separate … Read more