October 30 - November 5, 2011

Put a smile on their faces with this tasty Halloween family night dish. Check out our pumpkin carving patterns for ideas on a face to carve in the crust. You can learn how to make your own homemade pie crust with our easy step-by-step instructions.

Be prepared for giggles when serving this "wormy" dessert. A great Halloween recipe, which is also fun for birthday parties. This dirt pudding recipe is a favorite of all the kids. Cookies n Cream Layered Salad is another popular recipe made with Oreos and pudding.

The toasty taste of browned butter is a perfect complement to the natural sweetness of squash. Any winter squash will work in this recipe, but butternut or other smooth-skinned types will be easier to peel.

These spooky spiderweb cupcakes are perfect for the next gathering of little ghosts and goblins.

Seasoned ground beef loose meat sandwiches that are similar to a sloppy joe without the tomato base. These work great for feeding a crowd and keep warm nicely in a slow cooker.

This quick and easy recipe was developed especially for a Mom and kids fun Halloween project.

Under $2.25 per serving. Transport your taste buds to the Orient with this quick-cooking steak and bell peppers in a flavorful ginger sauce.

Easy and nutritious, this recipe combines moist chicken chunks, tangy yogurt, vegetables and grains for a tasty one-dish meal.

Terrific taste and texture, the vegetables in this salad burst with flavor.

Although it takes about 3 hours to produce home made bread (and much of this is rising time), it is not difficult--and the results are well worth the time spent. Makes one large or two small loaves.

Jazz up a grilled cheese sandwich by serving it open-faced with sliced tomatoes and a sprinkling of oregano. Feel free to include other vegetables, such as sliced avocado, thinly sliced onion or roasted red pepper strips.

Under $1.75 per serving. Tacos made with McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning are a family favorite for a busy weeknight dinner or for casual weekend entertaining. Choose typical toppings or try chopped avocado, sour cream, or chopped fresh cilantro.

The "surprise" comes from the unusual taste of preserved lemon. You can substitute fresh lemon juice and salt for the preserved lemon and the result will be tasty, but not surprising.

A delicious autumn dessert. Pumpkin recipes are always popular in the fall but don't wait until then; enjoy the all year round. Try Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Pumpkin Soup. Learn How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie from our Tips and Advice.

Combine chili and pizza for a great weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

Wonderful side dish for a Mexican buffet or outdoor barbecue. A great alternative to stuffing on Thanksgiving.

Homemade ice cream is always fun and adding cookie pieces makes it extra special.

An easy to prepare country style entrÃÆ'©e that makes a tasty addition to a quick meal.

If you enjoy the great taste of sweet potatoes, this recipe allows the natural flavor of the potatoes to come through with just a hint of extra sweetness.

Two layers of tasty streusel sandwich apple slices in this deep dish pie.