Halloween

Cozy fall flavors, smoky cocktails & dramatic & indulgent treats – these are the perfect Halloween recipes! Try this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup or these bittersweet Minneapolis Blackout Cookies made with black cocoa powder (spooky!), or these Tahini Scotcheroos (my twist on a classic treat). Searching for pumpkin-inspired Halloween recipes – try this Creamy Pumpkin Hummus (the perfect Halloween snack) or enjoy this Chipotle Cashew Queso the perfect fuel for passing out candy to trick-or-treaters!

Oh & don’t skip the BOOze with these fun Halloween worthy cocktails like our Smoky Spiked Coconut Chai Tea Latte, Chai Cocktail with Golden Rum Raisin & Vanilla Chai, or this Cozy Bourbon Old Fashioned.

An overhead shot of a serving of butternut squash orzo topped with grated parmesan in a dark green shallow bowl atop an off-white surface. One-Pot Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo with Kale
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper soup in a white ceramic bowl, topped with microgreens and cracked black pepper. The bowl is surrounded by some pieces of crusty bread, and a second bowl of soup. They are sitting atop a white marble surface. Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Cut browned butter blondies rest atop a piece of parchment paper. Brown Butter Blondies with Chocolate Chunks & Walnuts
Various sizes of pumpkin-shaped cheese balls are arranged atop a wood serving platter surrounded by stacks of crackers and pita chips. The platter sits atop a gray textured surface with a metal cheese knife resting alongside the platter. Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Creamy pumpkin mac & cheese shown on a white ceramic plate, topped with brown butter breadcrumbs & crispy sage leaves. Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter Sage Breadcrumbs
A side angle shot of a Bacon Cheddar Cheese ball sits atop a gray ceramic platter surrounded by a ring of Ritz crackers that have bits of green onion, bacon and shredded cheddar cheese sprinkled on top. The platter rests atop a gray-blue textured surface. A scoop of the cheese ball has been removed. A pint of amber colored beer and a silver container filled with breadstick crackers sits in the background out of focus. The Infamous Cheddar Bacon Cheese Ball
Creamy pumpkin risotto shown in a large terra cotta serving dish. The risotto is topped with crispy fried sage leaves & finely grated parmesan. The dish sits atop a light blue surface, next to a striped linen napkin & some fresh sage leaves. No-Stir Pumpkin Risotto
Side angle of pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust. The cheesecake is on a small white ceramic plate, topped with drizzly caramel & freshly whipped cream. Best-Ever Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Side angle of a row of pumpkin biscuits. The biscuits have a pecan & fresh herbs inserted in their tops, making the biscuits look like little pumpkins. Extra Flaky Pumpkin Biscuits with Garlic Herb Butter
A white, pumpkin-shaped bowl of vegan pumpkin chili, sits atop a white crocheted pot holder. A gold spoon sits in the chili, which is also topped with guacamole & sliced jalapeno. A second bowl of chili peeks into the top of the frame, along with a few cilantro leaves. Hearty Vegan Pumpkin Chili
smoky spiked coconut chai tea latte. an easy spiked chai tea recipe! a coconut chai tea latte, lightly sweetened with maple syrup & spiked with mezcal & tequila. an easy & cozy boozy chai tea that’s perfect to warm up on a cold winter night during the holiday season. #playswellwithbutter #spikedchaitea #spikedchailatte #spikedchai #chaicocktail #coconutchai #easycocktailrecipes #fallcocktailrecipes #wintercocktailrecipes #holidaycocktailrecipes #christmascocktailrecipes #mezcalcocktails smoky spiked coconut chai tea latte
bittersweet chocolate cookies with caramelized white chocolate. intensely fudgy dark chocolate cookies made with black cocoa powder, filled with caramelized white chocolate chunks & bittersweet chocolate chunks & finished with flaky sea salt. these bittersweet chocolate cookies are dramatic, rich & decadent! #playswellwithbutter #cookierecipe #chocolatecookie #doublechocolatecookie #fudgychocolatecookie #blackcocoapowderrecipes #caramelizedwhitechocolate minneapolis blackout cookies
tahini scotcheroos are an update on the classic no-bake summertime dessert we all know & love! these tahini scotcheroos are an allergy-friendly (gluten free, nut free), easy to make treat & they’re perfect for feeding a crowd! #playswellwithbutter #scotcheroos #scotcheroosrecipe #dessert #nobakedessert #nobakebars #allergyfriendly #glutenfreedessert #nutfreedessert Tahini Scotcheroos
an easy & healthy chicken enchilada recipe perfect for weeknight cooking! these weeknight chicken enchiladas have a filling of pulled chicken, bell pepper sweet onion, black beans, & cheese, and get covered in the easiest blender enchilada sauce made from ancho chiles. the only thing missing is a couple of margaritas! #playswellwithbutter #chickenenchiladas #easychickenenchiladas #enchiladasrecipe #healthyenchiladas #mexicanfoodrecipes #homemadenchiladasauce #enchiladasaucerecipe #easydinnerrecipe #healthydinnerrecipe #mealpreprecipe weeknight chicken enchiladas with homemade ancho chile enchilada sauce
cozy bourbon old fashioneds sweetened with homemade sweet potato simple syrup. the perfect autumn cocktail for fall parties or a cozy date night at home. #playswellwithbutter #cocktail #cocktailrecipe #oldfashioned #oldfashionedrecipe #easydrinkrecipe #sweetpotatosimplesyrup #datenightathome cozy bourbon old fashioneds (with sweet potato simple syrup!)
Overhead image of a hand dipping a blue corn tortilla chip into a bowl of butternut squash hummus. The hummus is in a white bowl topped with pumpkin seeds, pomegranate arils, and herbs. There are chips and crackers surrounding the bowl of hummus. There are sections of pomegranates in the corners of the image for garnish. Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
this two buck chuck sangria is an easy & inexpensive red wine sangria recipe featuring trader joe’s famous charles shaw wine. make two buck chuck sangria one pitcher at a time - the perfect drink to serve at girls night, holiday parties, dinner parties, & more! #playswellwithbutter #sangria #drinkrecipe #twobuckchuck #traderjoes #traderjoesrecipe two buck chuck sangria
a cozy chai cocktail with golden raisin-infused spiced rum & homemade vanilla chai simple syrup. this chai cocktail is just as perfect for a cozy date night in as it is for celebrating with friends & loved ones this winter season. the perfect cozy winter nightcap. cheers! #playswellwithbutter #chai #rum #hygge #datenightathome #cocktail #cocktailrecipe #wintercocktail #winterdrink #cozycocktail #cozy chai cocktail with golden raisin rum & vanilla chai syrup