Olive Oil and Halloween: Spooky Good Recipes

The soft glow of candlelight, rustling leaves, and a table set for a frightfully delicious fall feast await. As Halloween approaches and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to serve up some dishes that are as spooky as they are flavorful. Because every meal deserves to be gourmet, we’ve created a menu that’s festive, indulgent—and scarily easy to make!

Frightfully Delicious Starter

Cornbread with Fig Butter: Start your Halloween feast with a fall classic that’s both comforting and festive. Our cornbread with fig butter features a crisp, golden crust and moist center. Pair it with rich, flavorful fig butter and made with butter olive oil and fig balsamic vinegar. This starter is the perfect addition to your Halloween table. For a spooky twist, add a few drops of food coloring—green, purple, or red—to the fig butter to create a fun, festive look that’s sure to delight!

Creamy Cauldron Soup & Bat Dippers

Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Pumpernickel Bat Grilled Cheese: Nothing says Halloween like a comforting bowl of roasted red pepper soup paired with a bat-shaped pumpernickel grilled cheese. The soup is brought to life with a pepperoncino and garlic olive oil. Each bite combines the smoky sweetness of roasted peppers with the cheesy crunch of the grilled sandwich, creating a cozy and delicious dish.

Monster Brownie Bites

Olive Oil Brownies: End the night on a sweet note with these rich, fudgy olive oil brownies made with Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil. Made with premium olive oil for extra depth and moisture, they’re the perfect treat for kids and adults alike. Customize them with spooky toppings like candy eyes or orange sprinkles to add a festive twist, or keep it simple with a sprinkle of sea salt for a more refined finish.

Our Potion of the Night

Honey Ginger Mulled Cider: No Halloween menu is complete without a festive drink. Warm up on a chilly day with this honey ginger mulled cider. Made with honey ginger balsamic vinegar, fresh apple cider, and mulling spices, this seasonal drink is perfect for gathering around a cauldron—or a slow cooker. Add some spooky garnishes like cinnamon stick "wands" or float orange slices shaped like pumpkins for a fun Halloween twist. Perfect for kids and adults alike!

This Halloween, mix a little fun with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a spooky dinner for friends or enjoying a cozy night in with the family, these recipes will bring the spirit of the season to your table. No tricks needed—just delicious dishes that are frightfully easy to make and full of flavor.