Sure, there are lots of cute Halloween candies and cupcakes you can make to impress your guests, but it's important to serve some savory offerings as well. Check out these 13 orange-hued recipes so you can stay in line with your Halloween decor without making every food item pumpkin- or bat-shaped.
— Additional reporting by Aemilia Madden
Meld together pimento cheese and fondue for an unexpected, irresistible take on this '70s party staple.
If squash blossoms are still available at your market, stuff the golden blossoms with burrata and serve them with tapenade and crostini for a light nibble.
Sun-dried tomato hummus is bursting with color and flavor and perfectly complements crisp vegetables and chips.
Like a cheese platter all in one tidy package, these apricot, goat cheese, and almond bites are a snack your guests won't be able to resist.
For a briny take on buffalo wings, try grilled buffalo shrimp and prepare to wow your Halloween guests.
Go retro with a peppery ranch cheese ball and crackers.
Patatas bravas, a common Spanish tapa, are a simple, spicy alternative to french fries. Serve them with a bright orange sauce made of mayo, tomatoes, and paprika.
Embrace the flavors of Fall with pumpkin pie dip; it'll start your celebration off on a sweet note.
For a tongue-in-cheek appetizer-drink hybrid, serve gazpacho Bloody Marys.
Mozzarella sticks are surprisingly easy to make at home and utterly delicious.
Go exotic with muhamarra, a Syrian roasted red pepper and walnut dip.
Roasted apricots and figs on bread can be enjoyed pre- or postdinner. If apricots aren't available, you can substitute persimmons to keep the orange hue.
Cornish pasties are sure to keep you and your guests good and full, thanks to warming ingredients like polenta, butternut squash, potato, and chicken as well as fresh sage.