Fa-boo-lous Halloween Party Foods
19/10/2022
5 min. reading
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Halloween has become increasingly popular worldwide, and many cultures now celebrate the holiday with their own customs, foods and decorations. If you’re planning to attend or host a Halloween party in your neighbourhood, here are some spooky foods from different countries that you can prepare or bring as party snacks and treats.
Halloween is a time for haunted houses, scary movies, and terrifying costumes. But where did it all come from? The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain was meant to ward off evil spirits. It was a time when the veil between our world and the afterlife was thin, so people would dress up in costumes with masks or animal heads to take on another identity. Halloween party food was added to the mix to give the day a jazzier end.
The more decorated and scary the items on your plate are, the more exciting, especially for Halloween party food ideas for kids. We have enlisted many easy Halloween food ideas and lots of Halloween cakes to ensure you have a variety wide enough to cater to everyone in the family. Enjoy some Halloween baking, pumpkin pie, gory eyeballs and finger-like sausage rolls!
Easy Halloween food
Halloween is a time for parties, trick-or-treating, scary costumes, and candy! As you plan your next bash this year, don't forget to include one of these spooky dishes. No matter what country you're in, there's sure to be a dish and drink that fits your taste buds just right! If you’re tired of your usual Halloween fare, why not mix it up this year with some easy Halloween food with international delight? With this guide to easy Halloween foods from around the world, you can go on a culinary adventure without leaving the comfort of your kitchen or front door!
- Roasted pumpkin soup
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The best roasted pumpkin soup recipe
This recipe is one of the most loved autumn recipes. Roasting the pumpkin gives it more depth of flavour and better caramelisation, which gives the soup a naturally sweet taste.
- Halloween special pumpkin spice cake
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Halloween special pumpkin spice cake recipe
Want to make a special cake for Halloween? Follow this easy recipe for pumpkin cake with a simple decoration idea to make a statement dessert!
- American pumpkin tart
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Homemade American pumpkin tart recipe
Pumpkin tart is one of the most world-known American desserts. With this recipe, learn how to make a homemade pumpkin tart. Don't miss it!
- Homemade pumpkin scones
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The best homemade pumpkin scones recipe
Scones are one of the best desserts or even a dish for a small meal. This recipe for homemade pumpkin scones will teach you how to make them. Enjoy all year long: Christmas, autumn, Halloween, this tasty cake.
- Homemade pumpkin spice latte
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Homemade Halloween special pumpkin spice latte recipe
Craving a hot latte? Try our homemade recipe for pumpkin spice latte with easy steps and simple ingredients to satisfy your craving. This recipe is perfect for the upcoming chilly mornings, so enjoy your hot pumpkin latte with your loved ones!
- Pumpkin risotto
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- Pumpkin pasta recipe
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Easy creamy pumpkin pasta recipe
Try this easy pumpkin pasta with mascarpone and parmesan cheese now at home! The silky pumpkin pasta sauce is delicious and healthy, perfect for Halloween lunch or dinner.
- Pumpkin ravioli
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Original homemade pumpkin ravioli recipe
Pumpkin ravioli is a must for Italian food lovers. Following this recipe, you'll learn how to make the original and homemade pumpkin ravioli. Bon appetite!
Halloween food ideas for party
Look no further if you're up for a deliciously sinister dish to bring to your next Halloween party. We have gone around the world for this. People in Chile enjoy drinking hot chocolate spiced up with cinnamon or chili powder for some kick; we have the pumpkin spice latte.
They also enjoy eating specially shaped donuts called berlinesas that resemble witches on broomsticks. Argentinians like to indulge in matambre al horno (oven-roasted beef stuffed with ham and cheese) and sancocho de gallina (chicken soup). Peruvians make locro de papa con carne molida (or hearty potato stew) or casados, a meat dish consisting of various types of meat (like gumbo) served alongside black beans. Here are some of the best Halloween food ideas for party lovers we found.
- Halloween eyeball treats
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Healthy and easy Halloween eyeball treats recipe
Looking for healthy options for Halloween treats? Here is an easy recipe with simple ingredients like pistachio, dates and white chocolate to make your Halloween extra special. The best part is you can store it for weeks!
- Halloween brownies
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Easy Halloween brownies recipe ideas
Learn this recipe for baking Halloween brownies that are thick and fudgy, with a layer of orange cream cheese on top. This easy Halloween brownie recipe will definitely leave you craving for more!
- Halloween pumpkin spice cupcakes
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Easy Halloween pumpkin spice cupcakes
Make fluffy pumpkin spice cupcakes for Halloween with our short and easy recipe. The pumpkin spice cupcakes have a kick of warm spice and the smoothness of cream cheese.
- Pumpkin buns
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Fluffiest and delicious pumpink buns
With this recipe, pumpkin buns are very tender, flavourful and fluffy. Autumn is the time for pumpkin dishes, so let's make the perfect buns for breakfast and eat them with hot tea.
- Pumpkin spice milkshakes
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Pumpkin Spice Milkshakes
Who says milkshakes are only for summer? Not us! These fantastically autumnal treats are so good you should probably make a double batch. For an adult version, add a shot of bourbon to the blender before mixing. Just before you begin, make a half batch of Easy Whipped Cream. Make-ahead note: Make up to 1 hour in advance, then freeze airtight; warm slightly while stirring before serving. For more cool milkshakes, check out our Chai Frozen Milkshakes, Stout Chocolate Malt, and Guinness Milkshake.
- Pumpkin spice whoopie pies
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Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Also called moon pies, whoopie pies are actually two little cakes sandwiched together with a layer of frosting in the middle. They’re the ideal treat to pack up and take on the road, to a school bake sale, the office, or a party potluck. For more icing-filled inspiration, check out our Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Filling, Little Ditsy Cream Pies, and Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peppermint Buttercream Filling.
- Pumpkin layer cake
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Pumpkin Layer Cake
Embrace fall with a fluffy, warmly-spiced pumpkin layer cake. This versatile recipe doesn’t have to be for a three-layer cake, though. You can use the same measurements to fill two 9-inch cake rounds or one 13-by-9-inch sheet pan for a sheet cake. You might want to double the frosting recipe if you want to ensure that there’s more than enough to go all around the cake.
Halloween food ideas for adults
Around this time of year, all sorts of spooky things are going on. One of those is a haunted house. We know that ghosts and ghouls can't hurt us, but it's still fun to get in the spirit by eating something spooky for dinner. Even if you don’t want to decorate your house with bats and spider webs, you can still cook up some spooky dishes to celebrate this holiday, from pumpkin spice lattes to jack-o-lantern pancakes (which you can make using pumpkin puree!). Here are some weird and wonderful Halloween party food ideas for adults from around the world that you can make in your own kitchen—just watch out for the spiders!
- Halloween pumpkin cheesecake
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Easy and quick pumpkin cheesecake recipe for Halloween
Follow this perfect Halloween-themed pumpkin cheesecake recipe to make the most creamiest cheesecake ever! The recipe has easily available ingredients, so you can make it at home with simple steps.
- Vegan Halloween pumpkin peanut buttercup treat
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Homemade vegan Halloween pumpkin peanut buttercup treat
Here is a homemade and healthier version of Reese's cup. Make this candy for Halloween and we promise you, all the kids are going to love your Halloween treat!
- Spinach, pumpkin and couscous salad
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Easy spinach, pumpkin and couscous salad recipe
Spinach, pumpkin and couscous salad is tasty, healthy and very quick to prepare. Learn here how to make the recipe for this spinach, pumpkin and couscous salad with Feta cheese. Don't miss it.
- Pumpkin hummus recipe
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Quick and easy pumpkin hummus recipe for Halloween party
Looking for Halloween-inspired recipes? Here is a quick pumpkin hummus recipe to make your Halloween party special. The best part is this versatile hummus can be paired with various appetizers!
- Vegan pumpkin spice soup
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Vegan pumpkin spice soup recipe for Halloween
Here is an easy vegan pumpkin spice soup recipe for the chilly evenings coming our way! The recipe contains no dairy products thus, also suitable for lactose intolerant people.
- Pumpkin and chickpea salad with feta cheese
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Pumpkin and chickpea salad with feta cheese recipe
Pumpkin and chickpea salad with feta cheese is one of the most nutritive and delicious salads. Learn how to make it with this easy recipe.
- Vegetarian roasted pumpkin with ricotta and pesto
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Easy vegetarian roasted pumpkin with ricotta and pesto recipe
Pumpkin is one of the most widely consumed vegetables, it's versatile and delicious. This roasted pumpkin with ricotta and pesto recipe is simple, easy, vegetarian and healthy.
Halloween food ideas for kids
What better way to celebrate this spooky holiday than by indulging in some tasty, yet frightening Halloween party foods? One of the most iconic food items for this time of year are the black and orange cupcakes. A popular variation is to frost them with vanilla buttercream dyed green with yellow sprinkles sprinkled on top.
Try the Halloween Krispie treats too. In some parts of Europe, children are given a small bag of candy called frappes on All Hallows' Eve. The contents might include nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, or a mixture of these. These are weird and wonderful, but they're sure to be a hit with your little ghosts, goblins, and ghouls! After lots of walking around all night, many kids will be ready for a big Halloween dinner before bedtime. Here are some more Halloween food ideas for kids.
- Halloween caramel apple
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Easy and quick Halloween caramel apple recipe
Come make gooey Halloween caramel apple and get lost in the nostalgia of your childhood days! Follow this quick recipe to have the best treats for kids who come trick or treating your way.
- Halloween gluten-free chocolate spiders
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Halloween gluten-free chocolate spider recipe
Looking for the perfect Halloween snack? Chocolate spider is the best option! With this easy recipe, learn how to make gluten-free chocolate spiders at home.
- Halloween sweet pumpkin egg sandwich
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Healthy Halloween sweet pumpkin egg sandwich recipe
Bored with your regular sandwiches? Here is a healthy sandwich recipe made using milk bread, sweet pumpkin and eggs. It is a wonderful recipe to try in autumn with the new pumpkin harvest.
- Spooky spider cookies
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Easy Halloween cookies recipe and decoration ideas
These spooky spider cookies will get the kids thrilled for Halloween! Follow our easy Halloween cookie recipe for simple decoration ideas.
- Easy Halloween pumpkin spice cheesecake
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Halloween special easy pumpkin spice cheesecake bar recipe
Follow this recipe to make the perfect dessert for this autumn season. These triple-layer pumpkin and cream cheese bar are so delicious and easy to make.
Easy Halloween finger food ideas
Orange is a typical colour for food at this time of year, so we'll start with these orange-coloured snacks. Start off with pumpkin bread served with pumpkin soup. Go on to serve a pizza face decorated with colourful toppings like red bell peppers for lips, corn for teeth, black olives for eyes and pepperoni for red cheeks and then pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Gather different vegetables, dried fruit, red sauce, to decorate these finger foods for a perfect Halloween party. The list is endless, so have a look at the easy Halloween finger food ideas below.
- English cucumber sandwich
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English cucumber sandwich recipe
The cucumber sandwich is one of the most preferred snacks of English people. With this easy recipe, learn how to make it at home.
- Easy sausage rolls
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Quick and Easy Sausage Rolls
Hungry? But at a loss for what to do. Don't worry; we've got you covered. This is the most refined recipe for ambrosial egg-free mini sausage rolls you'll ever find.
- Pumpkin pie pancakes
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Easy pumpkin pie pancake recipe for Halloween breakfast
This pancake recipe is all about the flavours of good old pumpkin pie in a breakfast! It is the perfect blend of spice and pumpkin, thus, a great breakfast option for the Autumn season.
- American pumpkin pie
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Homemade American pumpkin pie recipe
Pumpkin pie recipe, an easy-to-prepare dessert with seasonal vegetables. Pumpkin Pie is a very popular dessert in the United States to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
- Chocolate crackles
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Classic Chocolate Crackle Recipe
Chocolate crackles are so quick and easy to make. This sweet and crunchy delight is bound to please your guests, no matter what the occasion (or age)!
- Pumpkin rice krispie treats
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Easy homemade pumpkin rice krispie treats recipie
Looking for easy treat recipes for Halloween? Here is a quick and easy homemade pumpkin theme rice krispie treat made with simple ingredients.
