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Soups & StewsNo. 9992 · The 2026 edition

What to cook in October: Hearty meals for Halloween night

Fuel your Halloween festivities with these satisfying, hearty meals perfect for a spooky night.

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Image 3: 3 overhead food images. Left to right: a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs; hands holding a bowl of dal and rice; a bowl with chicken, hummus and roasted potatoes.
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October calls for warm and comforting food, especially on Halloween. This guide focuses on creating substantial dishes that will keep everyone full and happy between trick-or-treating and ghost stories. From stews to casseroles, these recipes are designed to be both delicious and fortifying.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare filling and substantial dishes to serve for Halloween evening.

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Image 4: Overhead shot of a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs next to a pot of the sauce. Image 5: A skillet on a grey wood surface. The skillet is filled with a cooked lasagna with melted cheese and dollops of ricotta cheese on top. Image 6: Overhead shot of a sheet pan with meatballs, roasted vegetables, pitas and a small bowl of yogurt tahini sauce. Image 7: Overhead shot of a white pot with cooked chicken drumsticks and potatoes. A drinking glass and a bowl with the chicken sit next to the pot. Image 8: Overhead shot of 2 plates of Chickpea Curry with Spinach. One person's hands are dishing some of the curry onto a plate from a pot. A second person's hands are holding naan and a spoonful of curry over the second plate.

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