Happy Halloween

Here are some ideas for dinner to stay in the mood of the day - spooky yet delicious! Your little ghosts, vampires and dragons will need nourishing, comforting food to go out and scare the neighborhood. And don't forget to get them involved in making ghoulish treats to scare and delight their friends.

Garlic-based recipes (to scare the ghouls away)

Garlic and coriander naan

Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

Roasted Garlic Dip

Cheesy pull-apart garlic bread

Comfort food to warm the soul

Savoury potato and onion bake

Creamy tomato and basil soup

Braised Lamb Shanks

Broccoli and ham pasta bake

Ways to use pumpkins

Pumpkins are the symbol of Halloween. They play a big part in autumnal celebrations. Most of us are familiar with the centuries-old tradition of pumpkin carving, however pumpkins can be used in a whole host of other ways. Not only are they ideal decoration for your home, they can also be used in the kitchen to create some truly delicious recipes.

Pumpkin inspiration

Easy weeknight pumpkin recipes

Pumpkin Pearl Barley Risotto with Chorizo

Pesto spaghetti with roast pumpkin

Pumpkin and Onion Galette with Autumn Coleslaw

Pumpkin tahini smash

Homemade Halloween treats

Beef Stew with Ghoulish Mashed Potato Ghosts

Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

Ghostly Pizza

Brain Cupcakes

Make way for beetroot

Beetroot is a versatile vegetable that will brighten your plate as well as your palate. It’s low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals, and packed with powerful antioxidants. The earthy flavour of beetroot works perfectly with a multitude of ingredients, both sweet and savoury. Try adding them to your salad, blitzing them for a tasty dip, or as a topping to your favourite stew for a sweet note and a splash of colour. The skins can be left on, washed and cooked, or peeled off.

Blood red beetroot recipes

Beetroot Rosti with Smoked Salmon and Herb Crème Fraîche

Beetroot ketchup

Black tahini and beetroot hommus

Beetroot and Berry Sorbet