Here’s What to Cook Every Night This Week (October 24 – 30)

Halloween is just around the corner, so we’re gearing up for the grand finale of spooky season the only way we know how: with food. This week, we’re cooking seasonal recipes that are just right for a spine-tingling celebration, meaning they’re fall-inspired, kid-friendly and impressive without being high-lift. Read on for seven devilishly delicious dinners that are fit for the occasion.

Between the savory pancetta, creamy butternut squash and all that Parm, even picky eaters are no match for this autumn pasta. Serve the kids’ plates with apple cider (and yours with a glass of white wine).

This dinner calls for only six ingredients, plus it’s packed with protein and cooks on a single sheet pan. Basically, it’s a no-brainer for busy weeknights. Serve the steak and veggies with rice, bread or potatoes to make the meal complete.

Little monsters will be psyched to see this unconventional meal hit the table. It couldn’t be cozier, thanks to oven-roasted sweet spuds and sharp cheddar cheese. Dried cranberries and pepitas up the fall factor even further.

This seasonal twist on a classic white pie is one for the books—since it starts with store-bought pizza dough, it’s not nearly as complicated to pull off as it seems. We’ll take crushed red pepper flakes on our slice, please.

Aren’t these sugar pumpkins the cutest? Each serving is topped with creamy, nut-free kale pesto and spiced pumpkin seeds for texture and flavor.

Your guests will have no choice but to snap a pic for the ’Gram before digging in. That’s the power of using charming gourd bowls, but you can always skip them and substitute pre-cut squash to save time.

Don’t want vampires crashing your party? This dish calls for two whole heads of garlic, so it’s safe to say you and your coven will be protected. Pair the chicken with white rice, lemon pasta or creamy risotto.

_{Taryn Pire is PureWow’s associate food editor. A former bartender and barista, she’s been writing about all things delicious since 2016, developing recipes, reviewing restaurants and investigating food trends at Food52, New Jersey Family Magazine and Taste Talks. When she isn’t testing TikTok’s latest viral recipe, she’s having popcorn for dinner and posting about it on Instagram @cookingwithpire.}