Halloween Recipes

Halloween in the kitchen revolves around the pumpkin: it gets carved into a jack-o'-lantern, and the flesh that comes out goes into pies, breads, soups and roasted seeds. Those recipes are all here, along with party bites for a kids' celebration — hot dog mummies, mini candy apples — and homemade treats that cost far less than store-bought ones.

To start at the beginning: how to carve the pumpkin without wasting the flesh, and which variety works best for each dish.