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How to Make a Fun and Festive Halloween Snack Board
Cubby and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Credit: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Coral Lee Credit: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Coral Lee Snack boards are my never-fail, super-easy appetizer—and a clever way to serve dinner on busy nights. Take this Halloween snack board, for example: It's perfect for a party but doubles as a quick meal before trick-or-treating that will delight kids and adults alike.
How to Make a Fun and Festive Halloween Snack Board
This snack board works as an appetizer for your Halloween party or an easy dinner to serve before trick or treating. Serves10 to 12 Prep35 minutes We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Snack boards are my never-fail, super-easy appetizer—and a clever way to serve dinner on busy nights.
I Tried Dolly Parton’s Trick for the Best Baked Potato (The Result Was Incredible) Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images This recipe delivers baked potatoes with ultra-crispy skin and a fluffy interior. No foil, poking, or oil is needed—just toss the potatoes directly onto the oven rack. Baking at 450°F cuts cooking time in half compared to traditional methods. I never thought I’d call Dolly Parton my baked potato muse. But if I’ve learned anything since moving to Tennessee (Dolly’s home state), it’s that we Dolly everything from music and cast iron to cooking.
I Tried Dolly Parton’s Trick for the Best Baked Potato (The Result Was Incredible)
I Tried Dolly Parton’s Trick for the Best Baked Potato (The Result Was Incredible) It’s how I’m making baked potatoes from now on. Tue, 20 October 2026 at 7:20 pm GMT-4 Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Why Make This This recipe delivers baked potatoes with ultra-crispy skin and a fluffy interior. No foil, poking, or oil is needed—just toss the potatoes directly onto the oven rack. Baking at 450°F cuts cooking time in half compared to traditional methods.
The Kitchn: Cinnamon butter bath sweet potatoes are the perfect side for every fall meal
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The Kitchn: Spook your guests with this delicious pudding dessert
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Meghan Splawn, TheKitchn.com Do you remember eating chocolate “dirt” pudding cups with crushed cookies and worms at every Halloween party as a kid? My birthday falls just before Halloween, and this is something I requested at every costume party from the time I was 6 until I turned 10. Now I’m delighted to introduce my own kids (and our neighbors) to this classic treat. Here’s how you can make your own party-sized graveyard cake this Halloween.
The Kitchn: Spook your guests with this delicious pudding dessert
Now I’m delighted to introduce my own kids (and our neighbors) to this classic treat. Here’s how you can make your own party-sized graveyard cake this Halloween. It’s the perfect treat for Halloween. Halloween is the best holiday to play with your food, and this graveyard cake is so much fun to put together. It’s the easiest no-bake dessert. All you need to do is make the chocolate pudding, refrigerate it for 30 minutes, then decorate! What is a graveyard cake?
The Kitchn: Spook your guests with this delicious pudding dessert
Do you remember eating chocolate “dirt” pudding cups with crushed cookies and worms at every Halloween party as a kid? My birthday falls just before Halloween, and this is something I requested at every costume party from the time I was 6 until I turned 10. Now I’m delighted to introduce my own kids (and our neighbors) to this classic treat. Here’s how you can make your own party-sized graveyard cake this Halloween. Why you’ll love it What is a graveyard cake?
I Tested 4 Ways To Roast Potatoes, and Only One Got Super Crispy Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn Roasted potatoes are a side dish I rely on regularly because they are simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Big batches make a regular appearance on our weeknight table and as part of weekend brunch. Usually I toss cubed potatoes with olive oil and salt and chuck them in a hot oven until they are brown and crispy. One problem with this method is that even the crispiest potatoes soften as they cool.
I Bought 7 Brands of Chicken Breasts—There’s Only One I’d Buy Again Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn Chicken breast is such a dinner staple that I’ve never thought twice about adding it to my grocery cart. This year, however, I started tracking my family’s food spending, and that practice got me curious about whether the organic, air-chilled chicken I regularly buy is really worth the extra money. In pursuit of this money-saving endeavor, I set out to try as many brands of chicken breast as I could find.
This One-Skillet Beef and Broccoli Noodle Dinner Is Ready in 30 Minutes Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn This one-pan beef and broccoli noodle dish is ready in under 30 minutes. Ground beef and noodles make this recipe faster and more budget-friendly than takeout. Grocery shortcuts like frozen broccoli or garlic paste save even more time. The promise of take-out is that you save time and don’t have to wash dishes, so anytime I make a version of our favorite delivery dishes, it has to also fulfill those promises.
7 Easy Ways To Upgrade Your Boxed Cake Mix
6 Easy Ways To Upgrade Your Boxed Cake Mix 0:40 There is so much to love about boxed cake mix. They are easy to bake, guaranteed to be delicious, and for many of us, full of nostalgia. Even as a professionally trained pastry chef, my pantry is always stocked with a few boxes for special after school treats and everyday celebrations. They are so convenient, but never quite as tasty as homemade cakes.
Easy Shepherd's Pie: My Favorite Way to Cook Ground Beef Right Now
Recipes Main Dishes Casseroles Savory Pies Be the first to leave a review! A few smart shortcuts make this an easy weeknight recipe. Serves6 to 8 Prep25 minutes Cook45 minutes Cook Mode+ Save this to your Recipe Box — so everything you want to cook is in one place! Jump to Recipe We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.
I Make This 3-Ingredient Dinner for Under $6, and It Feeds My Entire Family Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn This recipe costs under $6 to make and feeds a family of four with no leftovers. Pizza bubbles require just three simple ingredients and are easy to customize. Baking at 375°F for 30 minutes creates crispy edges and a soft, pizza-like center. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but pizza delivery has gotten expensive! Even from the cheaper big chains, my family could easily spend over $30 for two large pizzas.
I Make This 3-Ingredient Dinner for Under $6, and It Feeds My Entire Family
Why Make This This recipe costs under $6 to make and feeds a family of four with no leftovers. Pizza bubbles require just three simple ingredients and are easy to customize. Baking at 375°F for 30 minutes creates crispy edges and a soft, pizza-like center. I'm not sure if you've noticed, but pizza delivery has gotten expensive! Even from the cheaper big chains, my family could easily spend over $30 for two large pizzas.
The 10-Minute Chocolate Dessert I Can Whip Up Anytime Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Why Make This This microwave pudding cake combines a fluffy cake layer with warm, rich pudding underneath. You can make this dessert in under 10 minutes, perfect for dinner parties or last-minute cravings. The recipe uses simple pantry staples, and the cake is made directly in the baking dish. Dessert is a non-negotiable in my house—it can be as simple as a piece of dark chocolate or some homemade chocolate chip cookies.
35 One-Skillet Meals That Never Leave Our Editors’ Dinner Rotation
Cubby and AOL may earn commission from links in this article. My 12-inch cast iron skillet is my very best friend in the kitchen and a close second is its 12-inch stainless steel counterpart. Both pans cook more meals than any others thanks to their ability to go from stovetop to oven and sometimes to the table to serve. In general, one pan meals are ideal for weeknight cooking; they make dinner possible on busy nights and they cut down on dishwashing.
35 Delicious One-Skillet Family Meals for Back-to-School Season
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. My 12-inch cast iron skillet is my very best friend in the kitchen and a close second is its 12-inch stainless steel counterpart. Both pans cook more meals than any others thanks to their ability to go from stovetop to oven and sometimes to the table to serve.
The Dolly Parton Recipe I’ll Always Treasure Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Everywhere I went today, people were talking about Dolly Parton. In the grocery store, cashiers shared their most-loved songs. The bank teller told me his favorite Dolly quote. During school pickup, another parent told me how Dolly’s Imagination Library shaped her daughter’s love of reading. Now, it’s my turn to share: Dolly Parton’s Southern Corn Pudding has a permanent home in my recipe box.
The Dolly Parton Recipe I’ll Always Treasure
Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Everywhere I went today, people were talking about Dolly Parton. In the grocery store, cashiers shared their most-loved songs. The bank teller told me his favorite Dolly quote. During school pickup, another parent told me how Dolly's Imagination Library shaped her daughter's love of reading. Now, it's my turn to share: Dolly Parton's Southern Corn Pudding has a permanent home in my recipe box.
The Dolly Parton Recipe I’ll Always Treasure
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The Dolly Parton Recipe I’ll Always Treasure
The Dolly Parton Recipe I’ll Always Treasure This side dish is a staple on tables throughout the South. Thu, 27 August 2026 at 6:02 am GMT-4 Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Everywhere I went today, people were talking about Dolly Parton. In the grocery store, cashiers shared their most-loved songs. The bank teller told me his favorite Dolly quote. During school pickup, another parent told me how Dolly's Imagination Library shaped her daughter's love of reading.
The Dolly Parton Recipe I’ll Always Treasure
The Dolly Parton Recipe I’ll Always Treasure This side dish is a staple on tables throughout the South. Thu, 27 August 2026 at 6:02 am GMT-4 Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Everywhere I went today, people were talking about Dolly Parton. In the grocery store, cashiers shared their most-loved songs. The bank teller told me his favorite Dolly quote. During school pickup, another parent told me how Dolly's Imagination Library shaped her daughter's love of reading.
The 10 Items in Your Fridge You Need To Toss Out Original
The 10 Items in Your Fridge You Need To Toss Out 0:40 Opened jams and jellies should be eaten within six months to avoid mold growth. Pure maple syrup lasts long but can spoil if contaminated with water or crumbs. Creamy salad dressings last only a month or two, whereas vinaigrettes last about three months. Be honest—when was the last time you checked the expiration date on the hot sauce or mustard in your fridge door?
The Retro 3-Ingredient Cookie Recipe Redditors Are Calling “So Good” and “Perfect” Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn The cookies have a rich, buttery flavor with hints of vanilla and butterscotch. You only need a bowl, spoon, and scale—no mixer or measuring cups required. These cookies bake well in any oven, even a small toaster oven. I will forever be fascinated by minimal-ingredient cookies that actually taste delicious. I’ve baked Joy the Baker’s famous 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies dozens of times.
40 Family-Friendly Dinner Recipes Even Picky Kids Will Love
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40 Family-Friendly Dinner Recipes Even Picky Kids Will Love
40 Family-Friendly Dinner Recipes Even Picky Kids Will Love Updated Wed, August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT Cubby and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Stylist: Rachel Perlmutter I've been cooking family dinner for several years now, and despite a rigorous meal planning routine I still find there are days (or weeks) where I just can't figure out what to feed my family.
40 Family-Friendly Dinner Recipes Even Picky Kids Will Love
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I’ve been cooking family dinner for several years now, and despite a rigorous meal planning routine I still find there are days (or weeks) where I just can’t figure out what to feed my family.
I Asked 3 Food Editors To Name the Best Canned Tuna, They All Said the Same Brand Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Safe Catch canned tuna from Costco is the brand all three food editors love. It’s the only brand that tests every single tuna for mercury levels. Canned tuna might be one of the most versatile pantry staples you can keep in your pantry. You can make tasty sandwiches and tuna melts for lunches and you can pack it into patties or toss it with garlic, butter, and pasta for a filling weeknight dinner.
I Asked 3 Food Editors To Name the Best Canned Tuna, They All Said the Same Brand
Follow I Asked 3 Food Editors To Name the Best Canned Tuna, They All Said the Same Brand They recommend buying it at Costco. Thu, August 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM UTC Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways Safe Catch canned tuna from Costco is the brand all three food editors love. It's the only brand that tests every single tuna for mercury levels. Canned tuna might be one of the most versatile pantry staples you can keep in your pantry.
I Asked 3 Food Editors To Name the Best Canned Tuna, They All Said the Same Brand
Follow I Asked 3 Food Editors To Name the Best Canned Tuna, They All Said the Same Brand They recommend buying it at Costco. Thu, August 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM EDT Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways Safe Catch canned tuna from Costco is the brand all three food editors love. It's the only brand that tests every single tuna for mercury levels. Canned tuna might be one of the most versatile pantry staples you can keep in your pantry.
I Asked 3 Food Editors To Name the Best Canned Tuna, They All Said the Same Brand
I Asked 6 Chefs Their Secret to Cooking Perfect Steak — They All Agreed on This Simple Golden Rule A nice steakhouse dinner is a popular choice for a special occasion, birthday dinner, or date night. But you don’t have to go out or splurge to get a …
I Tested 5 Hard-Boiled Egg Methods, and Only One Delivered Easy-to-Peel Eggs with the Perfect Texture Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn I love having hard-boiled eggs on hand for quick snacks or turning into egg salad for lunches. They’re great for topping toast or hearty dinner salads too. While I have a cooking method I’ve been using regularly for a few years, recently, a friend mentioned slow-cooking a big batch to keep her stovetop free for meal prepping. I was intrigued.
I Tested 5 Ways To Make Scrambled Eggs, and Only One Kept Them Light and Fluffy Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn My husband and I have an ongoing debate about who makes better scrambled eggs. Our kids are on his side, saying his eggs with milk and lots of whisking are superior, while I prefer a more luxe scrambled egg with creaminess from heavy cream and gentle cooking. In an attempt to put our friendly competition to rest, I used my recipe testing experience to try out five different methods for scrambling eggs.
I’m Making Sabrina Carpenter’s Mom’s 3-Ingredient Dip on Repeat Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images /Meghan Splawn This three-ingredient dip combines cream cheese, cheddar, and salsa for creamy perfection. You can use any salsa you like, from jarred to fresh, for a customizable flavor. It stores well for up to three days and works great in eggs or quesadillas.
The Toll House Cookie Secret I Wish I’d Known Sooner Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Emma Christensen Key Takeaways Adding a small amount of water to chocolate chip cookie dough creates crispier, chewier cookies. Start with 1/4 teaspoon of water per cup of flour called for in the recipe. For ultra-thin cookies, try 1 teaspoon of water per cup of flour. I’ve been baking the classic back-of-the-yellow-bag Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe since I was eight years old.
The Toll House Cookie Secret I Wish I’d Known Sooner
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The One Vegetable You Should Always Buy Precut, According to a Pro Cook Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Key Takeaways Buying precut broccoli florets saves chopping time and effort on busy weeknights. It reduces waste by letting you buy only florets, not bulky stalks. The ready-to-use broccoli is ideal for steaming, roasting, soups, casseroles, and one-pan dinners. Precut vegetables are in my grocery cart every week.
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