We’re making it simple, not scary, to plan the Halloween menu.
For dippers, we recommend apple slices, graham crackers, or even gingersnap cookies.
Kids and adults will find it hard to resist.
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Pumpkin stars in a recipe your family will flip over.
Homemade Apple Cider
What would a fall occasion be without a delicious cup of apple cider?
With just 15 minutes of hands-on time, this is the perfect recipe to make from scratch.
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The spiced apple filling is pocketed inside a crisp pie-dough shell, which is coated in cinnamon sugar.
It can be prepared in a slow cooker or on the stovetop.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
After carving the pumpkin, don’t toss the seeds.
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Toss them in oil and turn them into this crunchy snack with the help of your air fryer.
you could offer a mixture of chips and veggies for dipping.
Add in some candy eyeballs for a frightfully good tie-in to the holiday.
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Just place it in the oven and bake until the top is golden brown in color.
Supreme Pizza
Instead of ordering takeout, make homemade pizza your Halloween dinner tradition.
Choose your family’s favorite toppings or do half-and-half if everyone doesn’t agree on the same veggies.
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Rotel Sausage Dip
This six-ingredient slow-cooker dip is a welcome addition to any gathering, including Halloween.
Plus, you won’t have to worry about keeping it warm.
It’ll warm everyone up after a night of trick-or-treating in cooler temps.
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you’re able to add chocolate chips, if desired, to make the bread even sweeter.
Meatball Sliders With Tomato Sauce
Sliders are a fun option for any party.
The homemade tomato sauce for these meatball sandwiches comes together easily with the help of your slow cooker.
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Sheet Pan Nachos
Serve nachos straight from the pan for a fun family-style meal.
you’re free to leave the toppings on the side to allow everyone to build their own nachos.
Pumpkin Bars
These pumpkin bars are bound to impress at your Halloween party.
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While this is a simple recipe, it has loads of flavor.
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