UPDATED SEPT 13, 2024

HALLOWEEN IS UPON US

Ghouls, goblins, and ghosts, prepare to assemble and revel in the eerie enchantment of the Halloween season! As the moon takes on an otherworldly glow and the leaves rustle with a mysterious energy, we find ourselves in the midst of this beloved and bewitching holiday. While candied apples and candy corn have their place, it's time for them to take a back seat as we embark on a culinary adventure filled with fun, fright, and deliciously spooky recipes that will make your taste buds shiver with delight. So, don your most enchanting costume, gather your cauldron, and let the bubbling cauldron of creativity and flavor take center stage in your Halloween festivities.

Chef Cento has crafted a collection of his favorite Halloween-inspired recipes, featuring everything from ghost-shaped pizzas to a chillingly delicious antipasto board. These playful and spooky dishes are perfect for your next Halloween party or a fun, creative activity to enjoy with your kids!

Ghoulish Pizzas

Scare up some fun with these ghoulishly good pizzas! Each pie is topped with ghost-shaped mozzarella, olive spiders, and eerie eyeballs made from olives and cheese. These Halloween-inspired pizzas are both spooky and delicious, perfect for bringing a festive and tasty fright to any gathering. Get creative with your toppings and enjoy a hauntingly good meal!

Mummy Inspired

Get ready to unwrap some fun with these spooky, yet delicious mummy-inspired snacks! The dish features sausage wrapped in thin strips of pasta, resembling adorable mummies with eyes peeking out. Alongside are mummy meatballs swimming in a rich tomato sauce, and mummy pizzas draped in mozzarella cheese, giving a playful Halloween twist to your meal. Perfect for a festive and tasty celebration!

two pasta dishes that are halloween themed

Haunting Pastas

These spine-chilling pastas are sure to send a shiver down your spine! Spaghetti is transformed into spooky monsters with eerie olive eyes, perfect for a creepy, delicious dish. Serve up some black olive spaghetti monsters or add green pesto noodles for a fun twist. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween dinner or simply craving a hauntingly good meal, these pasta dishes will bring a festive fright to your table!

Bone-Chilling Soup

Get into the spooky spirit with a deliciously eerie treat perfect for chilly autumn nights. Warm up with a rich and hearty tomato soup, topped with a playful ghost-shaped grilled cheese that’s sure to add a fun twist to your Halloween meal. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, this bone-chillingly good dish is bound to bring festive flair to your table!

Bowl of tomato soup with ghost shaped grilled cheese

Perfect for Parties

HALLOWEEN THEMED CHARCUTERIE BOARD

This Halloween-inspired charcuterie board is a frightfully fun addition to any spooky celebration! Packed with a variety of meats, cheeses, crackers, and seasonal fruits, the spread is adorned with eerie decorations like skeleton hands, skulls, and mini pumpkins. Eye-catching details such as ghost-shaped cheese slices, candy corn, and pepper-stuffed olives add to the festive spirit. The mixture of savory and sweet treats, combined with the spooky decor, makes this board the perfect centerpiece for a Halloween party or a ghoulish gathering with friends.

HALLOWEEN THEMED CHARCUTERIE BOARD

SKULL THEMED CAPRESE

Add a haunting twist to your appetizer spread with this spooky Caprese salad, perfect for Halloween! Fresh tomato slices are paired with eerie mozzarella skulls, creating a ghoulishly fun yet delicious dish. Drizzled with balsamic glaze and garnished with vibrant basil leaves, this dish combines classic flavors with a frightfully festive presentation. Serve it at your next Halloween party or gathering to delight and spook your guests!