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Miranda Enzor 9/21/26 Miranda Enzor 9/21/26

Trick-or-Treat Dirty Sodas

Dirty sodas meet spooky season in the best possible way. The idea is simple: make two drinks — one a friendly, crowd-pleasing treat and one a sneaky, unexpected trick — and dare your friends to figure out which is which. Here's how to pull it off, plus six Halloween pairing ideas to get you started.

Miranda Enzor 7/13/26 Miranda Enzor 7/13/26

11 Halloween S'mores Perfect for the Campfire

UPDATED FOR 2026: National S'mores Day is August 10th, and I’m celebrating the only way I know how — with Halloween. Here are 11 spooky s'mores recipes perfect for the campfire, the bonfire, or a cozy fall night in.

Miranda Enzor 7/1/26 Miranda Enzor 7/1/26

How to Make Halloween Bomb Pops

The iconic Bomb Pop gets a Halloweenified makeover — and honestly, it might be better than the original. Three layers of fresh fruit (mandarin orange, kiwi lime, and blackberry) create a stunning orange, green, and purple popsicle that's equal parts summer and spooky season. It took three tries to get this recipe right, but the hardest part is just waiting for the layers to freeze.

Miranda Enzor 3/19/25 Miranda Enzor 3/19/25

How to Make Candy Corn Scones

Hot take: candy corn is better IN recipes than it is solo. Learn how to make these candy corn scones, perfect for a springoween tea party.

Miranda Enzor 12/2/24 Miranda Enzor 12/2/24

Perfect Pumpkin Eggnog

Pumpkin has a way of creeping into all the other holidays, and this recipe for a perfect pumpkin eggnog is no exception. Learn how to make it—with variations for dairy-free and vegan options.

Miranda Enzor 1/29/24 Miranda Enzor 1/29/24

Valoween Recipe: Planchette Sandwich Cookies

Need a quick and easy Valoween recipe? Try these airy wafer-style Planchette Sandwich Cookies. (No special cookie cutter needed!)

Miranda Enzor 9/25/23 Miranda Enzor 9/25/23

Leftover Halloween Candy Recipe: Candy Corn Sparkler

Looking for a leftover Halloween candy recipe? Check out how to make your own candy corn vodka for this fizzy and festive cocktail.

Miranda Enzor 11/29/22 Miranda Enzor 11/29/22

How to Make Halloween Gingerbread Cookies

Here is my favorite recipe for Halloween gingerbread cookies, plus a few creative ideas for decorating them for the holidays.

Miranda Enzor 11/29/22 Miranda Enzor 11/29/22

How to Make Almond Butter Tombstones

Today's blog post is all treats, no tricks. No pun intended, I've been dying to make these almond butter tombstones for ages...and today, I finally did it!