Trick or treat!

Some practical advice to help you manage the Halloween treats haul.

Recipes

Halloween snacks

Celebrate Halloween in spooktacular style with these horrifically healthy festive recipes.

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Barmbrack can be a really tasty treat as the evenings turn darker and colder. And it's good any time of the year, not just at Halloween!

Witch's nails

A great way to use the pumpkin seeds instead of throwing them away - or sprinkle them on pumpkin soup instead of croutons.

Boonanas

This tasty treat is as fun to eat as it is to make and it's a great way of getting fruit into your kids! You will need 1 ice-lolly stick or narrow plastic spoon for each Boonana!

Freaky fruit salad

The fruit in this recipe is only a suggestion so enjoy mix and matching as much as you like. The cake decorating pens can be bought in most supermarkets.

Monster bites

These apple monster bites will look great at any Halloween party. Cheap, easy to make - and so cute, they are great healthy Halloween treats!

Spooky skeleton

This tasty Halloween treat is as fun to eat as it is to make and it's a great way of getting your kids to eat fruit and vegetables!

Sweet potato crisps

Kids will love these and they make a great alternative to crisps!

Homemade burgers

Burgers are an old reliable, and especially delicious if you can make your own. For Halloween, cut eyes in the bun, use cheese slices for teeth, and add a slice of tomato for a terrifying smile.

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Food Safety

From storing food safely to preparing and cooking food

Read What are foodborne viruses?

A foodborne illness is caused by consuming a food or drink that is contaminated by bacteria, viruses or parasites.

Read What you need to know about lactose intolerance

People with a lactose intolerance don’t have enough of the enzyme lactase that helps digest milk.

Read How to defrost food safely

Most frozen foods need to be defrosted before cooking, and some, such as berries, must be cooked before eating.