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For Halloween, we like to decorate, dress up, and EAT!!! Whether you want themed treats or warm fall goodness, enjoy this collection of perfect Halloween dinner ideas.
Spooky and Fun!
Whether you are searching for fun Halloween dinner ideas to enjoy before you head out trick or treating, or are hosting a large Halloween party, these appetizers and main dishes will help provide a festive and yummy spread.
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Top Halloween Dinner Recipes
These tasty dishes are perfect Halloween recipes. Some have a spooky twist and all are delicious and enjoyed by even picky eaters!
1 Mummy Hot Dogs
Mummy Hot Dogs
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Buttery crescent-wrapped mummy hot dogs are filled with cheese and topped with cute candy eyes for spooky kid-friendly fun!!
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2 Halloween Pizza Recipe
Halloween Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe Video
This delightful Halloween pizza is shaped like a smiling jack-o-lantern, perfect for all of your spooky festivities!
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3 Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Healthy and delicious Pumpkin Chili is filled with meat and veggies. It's a perfect fall soup recipe that the whole family will love!
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4 Pumpkin Quesadilla Recipe
Pumpkin Quesadilla Recipe
Total Time: 11 minutes
Spooky cute kid-friendly pumpkin quesadillas take minutes to make and are perfect for Halloween or any night in October!
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5 Flatout Monster Sandwiches recipes
Flatout Monster Sandwiches recipes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Fun and delicious Flatout Monster sandwiches filled with your favorite meats, cheese and veggies are a hit with the entire family!!
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6 Kid-Friendly Spaghetti
Kid-Friendly Spaghetti
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Our favorite spaghetti is kid-friendly and simple with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!
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7 Halloween Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Halloween Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 11 minutes
Halloween Flatbread Pizza is EASY, kid-friendly, and perfect for Halloween! They take 10 minutes to make and are completely customizable!!
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8 Best Chili Recipe
Best Chili Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Video
You're going to fall hard for this spicy, hearty homemade beef chili. This best chili recipe is not only simple, but delicious!!
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9 Pulled Pork Recipe
Pulled Pork Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Recipe Video
This deliciously easy pulled pork recipe is made in the slow cooker and takes just minutes to prep making it a go-to dinner idea!
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10 White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili
Total Time: 25 minutes
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This award-winning white chicken chili recipe is a hearty, creamy favorite!! Best of all, it's ready in 30 minutes or less!
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More Halloween Main Dish Recipes
All of the recipes on this list are easy and most are very quick. If they’re not already festive, most can be dolled up to fit your ghoulish get-together.
Enjoy fall flavors with any of these favorites!
11 Taco Casserole Recipe
Taco Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Video
This hearty taco casserole recipe has a biscuit base and all your favorite taco flavors. It preps in just 5 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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12 Spaghetti Pie
Spaghetti Pie
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Spaghetti pie is a hearty and delicious dinner-time twist, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners!
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13 Skillet Lasagna
Skillet Lasagna
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy cheesy skillet lasagna is a one-pot wonder that's on the table in only 30 minutes for a quick comfort food any night of the week!
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14 Baked Ravioli Recipe
Baked Ravioli Recipe
Total Time: 21 minutes
Recipe Video
Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli is a quick, simple, and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family loves! It's so cheesy and so tasty!
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15 Chili Spaghetti
Chili Spaghetti
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Flavorful chili spaghetti is a midwestern twist on a classic bowl of chili. It is hearty with just the right amount of spice!!
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16 Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Video
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this easy fettuccine alfredo that's on the table in only 30 minutes!
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17 Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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This Easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is simple and flavorful. Served with egg noodles, this creamy stroganoff made in the slow cooker is a classic Sunday dinner recipe and is perfect to enjoy any night of the week.
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18 Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken Tetrazzini
Total Time: 55 minutes
Recipe Video
Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep and makes a great freezer meal!
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19 Easy Baked Ziti
Easy Baked Ziti
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Easy baked ziti recipe is a meaty baked pasta smothered in a cream cheese tomato sauce. It's ready in 30 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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20 Hamburger Helper Recipe
Hamburger Helper Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Video
Better than the box, Homemade Hamburger Helper is a perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
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21 Best Grilled Cheese Recipe
Best Grilled Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Recipe Video
This best grilled cheese recipe is easy to make and loved by everyone. It's easily changed up, but this version is our go-to!
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22 Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla
Total Time: 12 minutes
Recipe Video
Our easy homemade chicken quesadilla recipe is cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
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23 Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a Blanket
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Video
Quick and easy pigs in a blanket bring that nostalgic, kid-approved dinner to the table in just 20 minutes, for a guaranteed family favorite!
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24 Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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This homemade chicken nuggets recipe is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and a million miles away from anything frozen.
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25 Pizza Casserole
Pizza Casserole
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Video
Easy cheesy pizza casserole is prepped in under 10 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients for a dinner win!
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26 Mini Hotdogs
Mini Hotdogs
Total Time: 18 minutes
Recipe Video
Our wildly popular mini hotdogs require only TWO ingredients and make a perfect lunch, dinner, or party appetizer!
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27 Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Crazy fast and easy to make, these Pizza Roll Ups are oozing with cheese and pepperoni. They are tiny pockets of big flavor!
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28 Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Video
Filled with meat and veggies, tater tot casserole is easy, cheesy, and comes together in no time for a delicious comfort food dish.
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29 Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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This homemade pepperoni pizza recipe is wonderfully crispy and delicious every time. Achieve the perfect slice right at home!
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30 Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese is stuffed with mozzarella, pepperoni sandwiched between two pieces of buttery garlic toast. It's a fun twist on a classic.
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31 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Our hot ham and cheese slider recipe is easy and on the table in 30 minutes – an absolutely addicting crowd favorite that disappears in a heartbeat!
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32 Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe Video
Chicken noodle casserole is filled with veggies and topped with a buttery cracker crust making it a flavorful family favorite.
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33 Sloppy Joe Recipe
Sloppy Joe Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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This sloppy joe recipe is quick and easy, perfect for feeding a crowd! You'll make these meaty sandwiches from scratch every time.
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34 Fajita Chili Recipe
Fajita Chili Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
With just 8 ingredients and 30 minutes you can whip up this bold & flavorful Fajita Chili. It's simple and delicious!!
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35 Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Slow Cooker Chili is packed with meat, beans, and flavor! It comes together in minutes then the crockpot does the rest.
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36 Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Hearty and filling sweet potato chili is a delicious take on a classic chili recipe, especially if you're a fan of sweet potatoes!
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37 Turkey Chili Recipe
Turkey Chili Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Video
Warm up on a chilly fall day with this spicy and flavorful turkey chili. It's packed with veggies and beans for a tasty bite!
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38 Wendy’s Chili Recipe
Wendy’s Chili Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Video
This copycat Wendy's chili recipe captures the bold spices and hearty comfort of the fast-food favorite, for a hearty bowl-full at home!!
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39 Taco Soup Recipe
Taco Soup Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Video
Taco Soup is one of the EASIEST dinner recipes of all time! Just dump, simmer, and enjoy in under 20 minutes!
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40 Cheesy Potato Soup
Cheesy Potato Soup
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Recipe Video
Creamy cheesy potato soup is made with a handful of ingredients for a simple set-it-and-forget-it crockpot classic!
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41 Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Video
Classic comfort in a bowl: this homemade chicken noodle soup recipe is easy, flavorful, and tastes like a warm hug.
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42 Crockpot Tortellini Soup
Crockpot Tortellini Soup
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Recipe Video
Rich and creamy crockpot tortellini soup is packed with pasta and veggies. It preps in minutes, perfect for busy nights!
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43 French Onion Soup Recipe
French Onion Soup Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Caramelized French Onion Soup is sure to impress your dinner guests, but won't break the bank! Dare I Say, It's The BEST French Onion Soup.
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44 Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
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Hearty slow cooker beef stew is a family favorite that we've enjoyed for years!! Your crock pot does all the work!
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45 Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
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With delicious seasonings, this creamy tomato basil soup has a bold flavor that you'll quickly fall in love with.
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46 Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Recipe Video
Enjoy the flavors of a taco in this easy chicken tortilla soup – preps in minutes and simmers all day for a comforting and easy dinner!
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47 Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe
Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Video
This creamy, delicious chicken pot pie soup is hearty and flavorful. It's on the table in only 45 minutes!
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48 Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Recipe Video
Buttery smooth butternut squash soup with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg makes for one delicious cozy bowl of soup!
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49 Fry Bread
Fry Bread
Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
Recipe Video
Crispy, golden fry bread—also known as Navajo Tacos—is a versatile treat perfect for sweet or savory toppings. This easy, authentic recipe delivers light, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious fried dough!
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50 Pasta Bake Recipe
Pasta Bake Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Video
Pasta Bake is a deliciously cheesy meal, perfect for any night, and one that the whole family will love and devour in no time!
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Halloween Side Dishes
From a sheet pan of seasonal veggies to festive bones in a creamy sauce, these sides are the perfect complement!
51 Breadstick Bones Recipe
Breadstick Bones Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 12 minutes
Recipe Video
Serve these soft and cheesy breadstick bones up with a side of marinara for a delightfully spooky snack or appetizer!
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52 Glazed Carrots
Glazed Carrots
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Tender, tasty, and ready in a flash, sweet glazed carrots are a four-ingredient side dish that's always a crowd-pleaser.
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53 Homemade Cornbread
Homemade Cornbread
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Video
This melt-in-your-mouth homemade cornbread has a hint of sweetness and is perfect to serve with your favorite soup and chili recipes.
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54 Bread Bowl Recipe
Bread Bowl Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Recipe Video
Crusty on the outside, and soft on the inside, this easy bread bowl recipe is perfect for your favorite soup!
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55 Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Video
Simple, flavorful, and healthy Oven roasted vegetables take less than 10 minutes of prep work! Nothing beats yummy veggies roasted in the oven!
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56 Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Video
Simple roasted sweet potato cubes are flavor bombs coated in cheesy, spiced magic that'll make them your new go-to.
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57 Garlic Knots Recipe
Garlic Knots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Video
Buttery-soft homemade garlic knots whip up in under 20 minutes and make a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
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58 Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Video
This is the cheesiest, creamiest, altogether best homemade mac and cheese you'll ever make! The whole family will definitely approve!
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59 Cornbread Muffin Recipe
Cornbread Muffin Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Video
Tender buttermilk Cornbread Muffins are sweetened with honey and are perfectly portable. They are ready in under 30 minutes!!
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60 Sweet Cornbread Recipe
Sweet Cornbread Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Moist and fluffy Sweet Cornbread is perfect to enjoy all year long, but especially with soups in the fall.
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61 Fall Fruit Salad
Fall Fruit Salad
Total Time: 10 minutes
Our Fall fruit salad is bursting with vibrant seasonal fruit dressed in a bright honey, orange, and poppy seed dressing!
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62 Sour Cream Cornbread
Sour Cream Cornbread
Total Time: 35 minutes
On the table in about 30 minutes, this tender sour cream cornbread is the perfect side to your favorite bowl of chili.
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63 Garlic Bread Recipe
Garlic Bread Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Unleash the garlicky goodness in 20 minutes with this easy, cheesy garlic bread recipe that elevates any meal!
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64 Easy Yeast Roll Recipe
Easy Yeast Roll Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
These easy yeast rolls can be made in under an hour with just 4 ingredients! With how quick and simple they are, they will become your new go-to dinner rolls.
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65 Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
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With a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes bake time – crispy, seasoned oven roasted red potatoes will add flavor to any meal!
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66 Sweet Potato Fries recipe
Sweet Potato Fries recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
These Sweet Potato Fries are so delicious and crispy. If you love sweet potatoes, you’ll love these fries because they’re simple, flavorful, made in the oven and the perfect side dish to any meal.
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67 Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe
Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 43 minutes
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Creamy, nostalgic comfort food awaits with this easy, cheesy classic Velveeta mac and cheese with buttery panko crumb topping.
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68 Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Recipe Video
Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
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69 Roasted Carrots Recipe
Roasted Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Video
Easy roasted carrots are lightly seasoned for a simple healthy side that is on the table in only 30 minutes!
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70 Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Delicious, tender Roasted Broccoli coated in olive oil and lemon juice and drizzled in Parmesan cheese. We love this recipe!
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71 Garlic Bread Recipe
Garlic Bread Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Video
This is by far our favorite Garlic Bread recipe. It takes minutes to put together and is SO cheesy and delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal, but especially for pasta and Italian dishes!
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FAQS
In-Season Produce to Make a Festive Halloween Dinner?
- Fruits. apples, pears, grapes, pomegranates, cranberries, and persimmons
- Veggies. pumpkins, butternut squash, acorn squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and parsnips
How to Make Dinner on Halloween Go Smoothly?
- Plan ahead. Choose a menu that can be prepared in advance or assembled quickly. Consider crockpot meals, one-pan wonders, or dishes that can be made ahead and reheated.
- Keep it simple. Opt for straightforward meals and ones that are kid-friendly. This will reduce stress and allow you to focus on enjoying the festivities.
- Involve the family. Assign tasks to family members to help with meal prep, table setting, or cleanup.
- Prepare for trick-or-treaters. Have snacks and drinks ready for the little goblins who come knocking.
- Flexible dining time. Adjust the dinner time to accommodate trick-or-treating. Consider an earlier dinner.
Party Hosting Tips?
- Wear costumes. Invite guests to wear costumes! Have a theme to follow, give awards for different categories, or even lead a costume parade.
- Be creative. Any dish can be turned into Halloween-themed by using fun ingredients and labels. For example, Italian Meatball Recipe can be labeled as monster eyes and Fried Green Beans can be Witch Fingers
- Add a touch of spooky. Another fun way to dress up a dish is to “garnish” with Halloween toys like spiders or plastic eyeballs
- Dress up the table. Add Halloween characters to the dinner by decorating the table with themed plates, cups, and serving dishes.
These dinner ideas recipes are amazing! I have so many recipes that I want to try, I have saved the list and looking forward to trying them all! Have tried the mac and cheese recipe and loved it!