Foods to Get You Hyped For Halloween

By
Ksenija G
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While it’s still early September, it’s never too early for Halloween enthusiasts to start preparing for October’s biggest holiday. Whether you’re planning on throwing a party, or just enjoying the Halloween season in general, these three recipes are sure to get you in the mood for the spookiest day of fall.

Pumpkin soup

The best thing about this soup is it only requires three ingredients (along with some spices): pumpkin, olive oil, and Greek yogurt.

Instructions:

  1. Cut the pumpkin into thick slices, place them in a baking pan lined with parchment paper, add some olive oil on top, and roast them in the oven for about 40 minutes on 450°F. This will help soften the meat of the pumpkin and make the blending process easier.
  2. Once the pumpkin slices are done, put them in a blender, with a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess. Be heavy with your seasoning, pumpkins demand a lot of salt and pepper, since they are very sweet by nature. Add tumeric, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and some minced ginger. For garnish, add some pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley.

Honey Roasted Baby Carrots

All you need to make these delicious roasted carrots are carrots, olive oil, Greek yogurt, honey, and some spices (which you probably already have in your kitchen.

Instructions:

  1. Peel the carrots and cut the tops off. Place them in a baking tray and add some olive oil. Season them with salt, pepper, basil, and rosemary, and roast them for about 30-40 minutes on 450 °F.
  2. Ten minutes before pulling them out of the oven, drizzle some honey on top, making sure to coat them evenly. When you get them out of the oven, they should be a little charred on one side, this adds a bitter note to the flavor, balancing the sweetness of the carrots and the honey. Serve with some greek yogurt on the side.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

All you need for these sweet potatoes are sweet potatoes, olive oil, and some spices.

Instructions:

  1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into circles about half an inch thick.
  2. Season with a mix of salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder, drizzle with some olive oil and place them in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes on 450°F.
  3. Flip them halfway through the baking process, just to make sure they get a nice crisp on both sides.