Halloween [1] 2019 is all about the food, and these party recipes [2] are so good, they'll send shivers down your spine. Whether you're throwing a monster mash or attending someone else's graveyard bash, we have all sorts of food and drink concoctions that are more than just an ordinary snack [3]; they're a memorable treat. From Hocus Pocus [4] spellbook brownies to gluten-free matcha cheesecake Frankensteins and even Harry Potter-inspired cocktails, there are all sorts of dishes and drinks to make in honour of the haunted holiday. If you're stumped on what to make for All Hallows' Eve, don't dig yourself into a hole coming up with ideas. Keep reading for 50 dishes and cocktails that are so fun and tasty, they will live on forever!
— Additional reporting by Macy Cate Williams
Butterbeer
Calling all witches and wizards! This take on butterbeer [6] uses real butter (scotch) and beer.
Pumpkin Spice Margarita
To make this seasonal spin on the margarita even more Halloween-friendly, scale up the recipe for a crowd and serve it out of a hollowed-out pumpkin.
Vampire Fang Cookies
Unleash your inner Count (or Countess) Dracula with these sweet cookies that will leave party-goers dying for just one more bite. These sweet morsels are a fang-tastic way to finish off your meal.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
After all that carving you're sure to have a ton of extra seeds. Instead of tossing them in the trash, make some delicious roasted pumpkin seeds. They're a perfect snack to nibble on.
Almond-Garlic Gazpacho
Everyone knows vampires fear nothing quite like the sharp scent of garlic. This rich, creamy almond and garlic gazpacho will have guests satisfied while keeping any night lurkers at bay.
Candy-Corn-Infused Vodka
Impress your party guests by infusing your own vodka (they don't have to know it's dead easy). This candy corn flavour will taste like your childhood memories but with a naughty twist.
Pumpkin Pops
Pumpkin cake pops are just too cute. They're a great treat to take on the go if you're heading out for some trick-or-treating.
Apple Cidercar
If you're not planning to make a dry-ice punch, then take out your cocktail shaker and martini glasses for an apple cidercar.
Black and Orange Bark
Not only will everyone love this black and orange bark, but you'll be surprised how simple it is to create.
Trick-or-Tini
If you love the look of candy corn but could skip its honey-sweet flavour, try this fruity trick-or-tini instead.
Black and Orange Rice
It wouldn't be Halloween [7] without something orange and black, but the trick is to avoid a gaudy look. Black rice contrasts perfectly with the bright-orange butternut squash in this black and orange rice dish.
Bloody Mary, Extrabloody
Sure, there may be no actual blood involved in a Bloody Mary, but this spicy sipper will have guests gasping in their best Transylvanian accent, "I vant to suck your Bloody Mary."