Spooky spider cakes

Children will have great fun decorating these at Halloween parties

Spider web chocolate fudge muffins

Special Hallowe'en chocolatey bakes for lucky trick or treaters – you can make ahead and freeze

Baked apples with Calvados sauce

This favourite dessert of Maman Blanc is an ideal way to use up an autumn apple glut

Meatballs with vine tomato sauce

Get the kids to help you make these simple meatballs, or make them up in advance – great for Hallowe'en

Chocolate spider cookies

Create some magic in the kitchen this Halloween with these spooky chocolate spiders

Pumpkin risotto

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make – just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide

Hubble bubble pumpkin pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Get your kids to help you cook this simple pumpkin, bacon and rice dish – you can make in the microwave too

Chocolate orange spider jellies

These jellies are bound to be a hit at kids' parties – the webs add a spooky touch and taste great with the jelly

Malloween ghosts

Made with melted marshmallows, these spooky little Halloween cakes are both chewy and crisp

Witches’ brew (Pea & bacon chowder)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We love this soup all through the year, but it really comes into its own at Halloween – for obvious reasons!