Corn on The Cob
What better way to celebrate the harvest, it is that time of year after all, than by eating some freshly picked corn on the cob. A truly traditional Halloween recipe to suit any taste.

Boiling- If the corn is young, fresh and tender (picked that morning), remove the husks and cook for 2 minutes maximum in rapidly boiling unsalted water (salt makes thekernels tough).If the corn is a bit older or has been refrigerated, boil it for 4 minutes.

Microwave- Best for cooking only one or two ears of corn. Cook with husks off at the highest setting (one ear for 2 minutes, two ears for 5). Rub ears with butter or olive oil before cooking, if desired.

Roasting on the grill- Husks on or off, there's really no need to soak the ears or remove the silks (they'll come off with the husk). Place on hot grill. If husks are on, let them char a bit to impart a wonderfully smoky flavor to the corn and grill six to eight minutes. Or remove husks for beautiful color and taste (the heat caramelizes the sugar in the corn) and grill for 3 minutes.

Roasting in the oven- Set temperature to 450 degrees and roast six to eight minutes with husk on. If you desire seasoning, first pull back the husk, rub with flavored butter or olive oil and pull the husks back over the tops.

Soul Cakes
Soul Cakes are traditionally prepared on All Saints' Day (November 1st) to celebrate All Saints' or All Hallows' Day - originally the pagan Feast-of-the-dead - an occasion when people remember their dead relatives and pray for them. These flat, oval or round buns made from spices and saffron are so simple to make that the kids can help you out.

Ingredients

6oz (175g) butter
6oz (175g) caster sugar
3 egg yolks
1lb (400g) plain flour
1 teaspoon mixed spice
3oz (75g) currants
A drop of milk

Mix the flour and mixed spice together. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl and beat in each egg yolk. Then add the flour and spice, currants and a little milk. Mix to form a soft dough. Make the dough into flat cakes, mark a cross on each one and lay them on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a moderate oven (350F / 180C) for 15 minutes until golden-brown.

Candied Apples
Great Halloween recipe for the kids, and they even sneak in a bit of nutrition! Certainly reminds me of being a little 'un.

Ingredients

2 Cups granulated sugar
2 Cups corn syrup
1/3 Cup cinnamon candy
1 Cup water
3/4 Tsp cinnamon
1/2 Tsp vanilla
1/4 Tsp cloves
3/4 Tsp red food coloring
6 Medium apples

Remove stems from the apples, wash, and pat dry.
Insert a wooden skewer in each apple, running through the apple from stem end to base without protruding all the way through the bottom end.
Combine sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon candies, and water in medium-sized saucepan.
Cook until candies dissolve, stirring constantly. Be careful not to boil.
Add cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, and food coloring. Mix thoroughly.
Boil mixture to 300 degrees using a candy thermometer without stirring.
While mixture is boiling, generously prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray so it's ready ahead of time.
As soon as mixture reaches 300 degrees, remove it from heat and quickly dip each apple-one by one-into the mixture until it is thoroughly coated.
Set coated apples, standing on their bottoms with skewer pointing up, on baking sheet until mixture hardens.
Let the apples reach room temperature before eating.

Pumpkin Pie
Although Pumpkin Pie is a Thanksgiving specialty, it can also be cooked at Halloween as a celebration of the Autumn season. One of my favorite desserts as it brings together all the spices of the ages and sweetness and creaminess of pumpkins.

Ingredients

9 inch pie crust
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1 1 lb. can pumpkin(2 cups)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 2/3 cups evap. milk(1 can)
1/2 tsp. allspice

Combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, spices, and flour in a medium mixing bowl. Add the eggs and mix well. Add evaporated milk, water, and vanilla; mix well.
Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Bake at 400F/ 220C for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350F/180C and bake about 35 minutes longer, or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack. May be eaten cold or at room temperature and can serve with whipped cream.

For our other Halloween Recipes why don't you try out- Halloween Recipes for Kids, Halloween Cakes and Quick and Easy Halloween Foods.