Halloween can be so much more than store-bought candy. Here are some boo-tiful recipes that will get your family in the spirit.
By Today's Parent
Updated Oct 25, 2019Photo: Roberto Caruso
Are you ready to do the Monster Doughnut Mash? These spooky treats are perfect for your kid’s next birthday party or Halloween! Get the recipe: Monster Doughnuts
Photo: Carla AntonioAre you ready to eat brains? Well, not real brains but roasted cauliflower with tomato sauce brains. It’s actually quite delicious. Get the recipe: Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Photo: Dillan CoolsStuffed and topped with tomato and gooey cheese, then finished with soulless olive eyes, this is one yummy mummy grilled cheese. Get the recipe: Mummy Pizza Grilled Cheese
Photo: Roberto CarusoWho knew Oreos could be so cute? Use your favourite cupcake recipe or use the boxed kind. Get the instructions: Halloween Cupcake How-To
Photo: James TseOK, so more cute than creepy, but your little night owls will have a hootin’ good time eating this healthy snack. Get the recipe: Grapefruit Owl
Photo: Erik PutzWhat kid doesn’t love sinking their teeth into a sweet and sticky candy apple? Especially when it looks like candy-corn! Get the recipe: Candy-Corn Apples
Photo: Roberto CarusoThis witches’ brew is devlishly sweet! Make this bubbly potion in two flavours that your kids will love. Get the recipes: Blackberry Soda Syrup, Clementine Soda Syrup
Photo: Roberto CarusoBecause what’s a holiday without a themed puffed-rice and marshmallow treat? Get the recipe: Puffed-Rice Pumpkins
Photo: Roberto CarusoRecreate these frightful cupcakes using marshmallows, yogurt-covered pretzels and pipe cleaner. Get the recipe: Marshmallow-and-Pretzel Skeleton Cupcakes
Photo: Roberto CarusoDelight your little goblins and ghouls with this rich and creamy ghosty treat. It’s your mom’s classic cornstarch pudding with a twist. Get the recipe: Hot-Chocolate Pudding Ghosts
Photo: Roberto CarusoDressing up candy has never been so fun. All you need to do is drape your lollipops in tissues, tie them with a ribbon and draw on a face with black marker.
Photo: Roberto CarusoThese chocolate orange grill cakes have Halloween written all over them. The colours, the drizzle and taste make them the perfect alternative Halloween treat. Get the recipe: Chocolate Orange Grill Cakes
Photo: Maya VisnyeiWhat your kids don’t know is that Frankenstein’s Monster actually drinks this power-up smoothie on the daily. Give them a back story and tell them it’s slime! Get the recipe: Green Apple Smoothie
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