Witches, skeletons, and ghouls, oh my! Aisles of candy at the grocery store and fallen leaves on the streets can only mean one thing: Halloween! And what better way to prepare for your fright-night festivities than with our collection of 12 Spook-tastic Halloween Food Ideas + Bonus DIY Fog Machine?

This guide is packed with all things scare-worthy, from Halloween party drinks to Halloween food recipes to easy Halloween desserts. "Trick" your friends into thinking they are eating spaghetti and meatballs with our recipe for Sneaky Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs, or give your party guests a super sweet "treat" with our White Chocolate Candy Corn Fudge. Whether it is a spiced cider recipe or a mummy-shaped meatloaf that you are on the hunt for, find everything you could ever want for your Halloween party right here.

Warning: both tricks and treats included inside. Proceed through our fun Halloween recipes with caution.

Love these festive Halloween recipes? Stay inspired even after Halloween has passed with our free eCookbook, "Slow Cooker Fall Favorites: 21 Fall Slow Cooker Recipes."

12 Spook-tastic Halloween Food Ideas + Bonus DIY Fog Machine

Table of Contents

• Halloween Party Drinks

• Halloween Food Recipes

• Easy Halloween Desserts

• Bonus: DIY Fog Machine
   

Halloween Party Drinks

Make a spooky brew for Halloween by using one of these hot apple cider recipes. Halloween party drinks like these will help to keep your guests warm and in the holiday spirit!

1. Copycat Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Cider
 

2. Red Hot Apple Cider (shown above)

Halloween Food Recipes

Whip up one of our favorite Halloween food recipes on the night of Halloween to fill your kids or grandkids up before a long night of trick or treating. Adults and kids, alike, will be excited about Yummy Mummy Meatloaf, Vampire-Fighting Paleo Pork Stew and Super-Scary Chili Stuffed Jack-O-Peppers.

1. Vampire-Fighting Paleo Pork Stew
 

2. Yummy Mummy Meatloaf
 

3. Super-Scary Chili Stuffed Jack-O-Peppers (shown above)
 

4. Sneaky Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
 

5. How to Cook Pumpkin in the Slow Cooker: Homemade Pumpkin Puree

 

For even more scare-tastic Halloween recipes, check out our collection of "10 Easy Halloween Recipes For Your Slow Cooker."

Easy Halloween Desserts

Nothing says "Halloween" quite like a sweet treat, so make sure to have plenty of these easy Halloween desserts on hand as the holiday draws near.

1. White Chocolate Candy Corn Fudge (shown above)

2. Slow Cooker Candy Apple Applesauce

3. How to Set Up a Caramel Apple Bar (shown top)

4. Miracle Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

5. Leftover Halloween Candy Brownie Surprise

Bonus: DIY Fog Machine

How to Make a Fog Machine in the Slow Cooker: Give your house a spooky, haunted atmosphere with this easy DIY fog machine, right in your slow cooker.