No Tricks, Only Treats: Our Most Spooktacular Halloween Recipes

Half the fun of Halloween — besides the costume parades and heaps of candy — is all the “spooktacular" fun and heartwarming ways to bring a mix of neighbors, friends, and family together.

Before heading out for trick-or-treating, kick off the festivities with a “spooky cocktail" party beforehand. Offer savory, seasonal miniappetizer bitesor an easy-to-pull-off, fall-inspiredapple and pear crostinibefore the candy grab. Or afterward, invite friends to enjoy treats from a festive tablescape withsavory snacks,Halloween cookies, and even afloral centerpiecethat glows with fall colors, along withcoloring pagesfor the kids.

We've conjured our picks for favorite Halloween recipes to make your gathering bewitching!