Chef Meg's Favorite Halloween Recipes
Halloween is just around the corner, and my boys are already heading to costume parties. One of the twins went as a guy from the Blue Man Group two weeks ago--he looked so tall and grown-up!
My oldest son, Noah, is a high school freshman, and he's in a nutrition class. The teacher asked me and another mom, who's a dietitian and fellow author, each to make a healthy snack for the kids. Of course, we said yes. I made Caramel Popcorn, a member makeover recipe that's not only a hit on SparkRecipes.com but also made the cut to be in "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight." I made eight batches in one weekend, and let me tell you, it was just as good a couple of days later!
This time of year starts the barrage of sweets and treats that lasts through the end of the year. Neighbors gather for block parties, schools celebrate with fall festivals, and friends use the cool weather as a chance to get together before the holidays kick into full swing.
Halloween can be frightful for those of us maintaining our weight or trying to drop some pounds, but it needn't be!
I've compiled a list of my favorite fall recipes, both from my own recipe box and members' collections, from SparkRecipes.com and from "The SparkPeople Cookbook."
What is your favorite Halloween recipe?
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My oldest son, Noah, is a high school freshman, and he's in a nutrition class. The teacher asked me and another mom, who's a dietitian and fellow author, each to make a healthy snack for the kids. Of course, we said yes. I made Caramel Popcorn, a member makeover recipe that's not only a hit on SparkRecipes.com but also made the cut to be in "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight." I made eight batches in one weekend, and let me tell you, it was just as good a couple of days later!
This time of year starts the barrage of sweets and treats that lasts through the end of the year. Neighbors gather for block parties, schools celebrate with fall festivals, and friends use the cool weather as a chance to get together before the holidays kick into full swing.
Halloween can be frightful for those of us maintaining our weight or trying to drop some pounds, but it needn't be!
I've compiled a list of my favorite fall recipes, both from my own recipe box and members' collections, from SparkRecipes.com and from "The SparkPeople Cookbook."
- Chef Meg's Whole Wheat Couscous with Spinach and Squash: A double-hitter: Each portion has almost two servings of vegetables.
- Emily's Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili: This hearty stew is already color coordinated for Halloween!
- Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken, from "The SparkPeople Cookbook": Add a can of drained and rinsed black beans in the last half hour of cooking.
- Spicy Sweet Potato Rounds. A great basis for a fall appetizer!
- Stepf's Black Bean 'Hummus': Serve with carrot sticks and orange bell pepper strips for a healthy Halloween lunchtime snack.
- Meg-herita Pizza, from "The SparkPeople Cookbook": Top with orange peppers and black olives.
- Roasted Root Vegetables, from "The SparkPeople Cookbook": This recipe is as easy as it is versatile. It just screams fall!
- Black Bean and Corn Salad, from "The SparkPeople Cookbook": Make it with orange bell peppers for a Halloween party!
- Chef Meg's Skinny Fiesta Dip with Baked Lime Chips: This is mom's favorite party snack, a makeover of seven-layer dip!
- Chef Meg's Campfire Crisp (a BONUS downloadable recipe for those who buy the book!): This fruit crisp is equally delicious when made on the backyard grill or eaten around a campfire. Use any combination of fruits in these simple packets.
- NEW: Chef Meg’s Whole Wheat Pretzels served with Chipotle Mustard Pretzel Dipping Sauce or Hummus Pretzel Dipping Sauce. There's nothing better on a cold afternoon than a soft pretzel still warm and fresh from the oven.
What is your favorite Halloween recipe?
