Halloween recipes

Celebrate Halloween with these spooktacular healthy stuffed peppers. They're perfect for a Halloween buffet or a family dinner ahead of trick-or-treating

These hipster moustache and retro lip cookies are ideal as wedding favours or as part of a children's party buffet

Cut croissant dough into strips and roll around chipolatas for these spooky bandaged mummies. Serve with your favourite dip.

Give your spicy tomato dip a spooky touch by hollowing out a bread loaf to create a poppy seed cauldron

This blood-red lemonade and Prosecco combo is sure to be your new favourite spooky tipple

Trick or treat time! This kids' party dessert may look gruesome, but the eyeballs and fingers are all sweet and fruity bites

Great fun biscuits for trick or treaters - make a day or two ahead, then fill in before your spooky guests arrive

Create some magic in the kitchen this Halloween with these spooky chocolate spiders

Children will have great fun decorating these at Halloween parties

These jellies are bound to be a hit at kids' parties - the webs add a spooky touch and taste great with the jelly

Ideal for celebrations, birthdays or any occasion, these hand-held iced and decorated cookies are a sweet way to get your message across

Delicious and simple chocolate cup cakes to make with the kids at Halloween - real crowd-pleasers

These spooky treats are perfect for adding a touch of fun to a Halloween party

Make this ghoulishly good Halloween pumpkin cake for a sweet party showstopper. It's great for using up leftover pumpkin and tastes similar to carrot cake.

Get your kids to help you cook this simple pumpkin, bacon and rice dish - you can make in the microwave too

Spook party guests at Halloween with this blood-curdling cocktail made with cherry vodka or kirsch, lime juice and cherry or pomegranate juice

Whether you're carving a Halloween pumpkin or have picked up a squash from the supermarket, use the plentiful flesh and seeds in this soup

Get the kids to help you make these simple meatballs, or make them up in advance - great for Hallowe'en

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make - just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

These are truly delicious – crunchy round the edges, chewy in the centre

This guilt-free pudding tastes wonderful served with low-fat fromage frais, mixed with a little honey

Perfect to curl up with if you're home on a Saturday night - it's low in carbs but high on taste

A simple, classic low-fat pudding to use up seasonal Bramleys