Halloween’s just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to unleash your inner kitchen witch or wizard and conjure up some devilishly delightful treats. Whether you're planning a small ghoulish gathering or hosting a massive haunted bash, magazines in the Libby app (they're always available—no waiting!*) can be a great source of inspiration for cooking up Halloween-themed goodies that will leave your guests eager for more.

Here are a few recipes you can whip up this Halloween with the help of magazines in Libby:

For the host that hates to bake

Do you love watching The Great British Bake-Off, but the thought of actually baking yourself feels too daunting?

This Halloween bark recipe from BBC Good Food Magazine’s October 2023 issue is the ultimate easy-to-make treat. The hardest step in this recipe is melting down the chocolate. But don’t worry, this recipe includes microwave instructions for that, too!

For the host that likes to upgrade boxed desserts

Want to impress guests with a box of brownie mix? Whip up these pumpkin patch brownies from Delish Quarterly’s 3rd issue of 2023!

With the help of Oreo cookies and pumpkin-shaped candies, you can craft a scene that’s as visually enchanting as it is delectable. Your guests will never know it wasn’t made from scratch!

For the host accommodating special diets

Want to accommodate vegan or dairy free guests at your Halloween party? Try making these vegan meringue monsters with candy eyes from Vegan Life’s October 2021 issue.

Using canned chickpea water, you can create fluffy meringue ghosts and ghouls that are free from animal products. Whether you're a seasoned vegan baker or just looking to try something new, these meringue monsters are a fun way to celebrate the eeriest night of the year.

For the host that wants to unify their partygoers

As far as holidays treats go, candy corn has to be one of the most divisive. But is it really scary season until there is an appearance by the iconic Halloween candy?

Enter, these candy corn sugar cookies from Taste of Home’s October/November 2021 issue. This fun twist on an iconic treat offers the classic taste of sugar cookies with a look that will excite candy corn lovers, and will be a hit no matter where your guests fall on the candy corn spectrum.

Want to find even more recipes from magazines in Libby? Here are some tips for finding them fast:

• Browse by subject with the “Food & Wine” filter
• View a magazine’s details page to see older issues in the series so you can borrow October issues from past years
• Subscribe to your favorite food magazines so the latest issues are delivered directly to your magazine rack, ensuring you'll be ahead of the game next year

Happy baking, and reading!

*Not all libraries offer magazines. Check with your local library to learn more about their digital collection.