Welcome to Kids in the Kitchen.  This blog series will feature a variety of great cookbooks for kids.  This edition features cookbooks filled with spooky treats perfect for Halloween!

Ghoulish Goodies:  Creature Feature Cupcakes, Monster Eyeballs, Bat Wings, Funny Bones, Witches’ Knuckles, and Much More! by Sharon Bowers
Library Catalog

“Perfect for Halloween and beyond, this conveniently organized, well-illustrated cookbook is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Following a somewhat lengthy introduction explaining Halloween fun from the author's perspective and ‘pointers for success' in using the book, Bowers dives in to the heart of the matter. Arrangement is by types of food (candy, cookies, cakes, drinks, etc.), and it's easy to find something to whet any appetite for scary fun. The I'Scream Cake is reminiscent of Edvard Munch's ‘The Scream.' Monster Eyeballs and Cheddar Eyeballs are more mouthwatering than icky. Ghoul-Ade with Fly-in-My-Ice is gloriously spine-chilling. While most recipes start from scratch, Bowers allows for substitutions such as store-bought cake mixes. Most recipes are complemented by a full-color photograph of the finished product. While young children will not be able to create these fright-fest delights without intense adult help, they will nevertheless howl at the promise of the outcome. Hauntingly appetizing.”  –School Library Journal

Little Monsters Cookbook by Zac Williams
Library Catalog

“This cookbook strikes a familiar tone, mixing humor with gentle gore. Each of the 6 sections is named after a different scary creature, with a total of 30 recipes. Front matter offers general cooking guidelines as well as safety information. Some of the recipes are super simple, like ‘Vampire Bites' (basically apple slices, peanut butter, and slivers of almonds, assembled in a way to resemble a mouth with fangs). Others are more complicated. ‘Wrap Like a Mummy' is a chicken and mushroom dish that uses puff pastry and requires careful folding and decorating. There are recipes for entrees, snacks, and sweets, with a large color photo of the finished dish accompanying each one. Spiral-bound, the book will easily lie flat. Nutritional information is not included, and there is no index. Cute but not essential, this specialty cookbook will probably be popular.” –School Library Journal

Spooky Food: 80 Fun Halloween Recipes for Ghosts, Ghouls, Vampires, Jack-O-Lanterns, Witches, Zombies, and More (Whimsical Treats) by Cayla Gallagher
Library Catalog

“80 sweet and savory recipes for any Halloween lover to bake if you dare! Whether you're looking for cute and classic or ghoulish and gory, this book spans the spooky spectrum and has you covered for the entire season. From the very first crisp day of fall, our attention eagerly turns to one of the most beloved times of the year–sweater weather, leaf peeping, and yes, pumpkin spice! But autumn baking takes the cake. Here esteemed author Cayla, known for turning everyday recipes into colorful, eye-catching treats, features tons of different techniques, allowing both beginners and baking experts to hone their skills this holiday season. Invite some friends over to enjoy some Caramel Apple Cake Pops, decorate a Candy Corn Cake, snack on some Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread, and whip up a batch of Glow-in-the-Dark Witch's Brew!”  –Publisher Marketing

Taste of Home Halloween: 100+ Freaky Fun Recipes & Crafts for Ghouls of All Ages by Taste of Home
Library Catalog

“Make magic this autumn when you dig into the essential guide, Taste of Home Halloween! Here you'll find dozens of spooky, cute, spirited and fun Halloween foods to delight boys and ghouls of all ages. We tossed in top pumpkin-carving tips and party ideas, too! To round out the collection, cozy up with some of the best-loved recipes from the slow cooker as well as the pumpkin patch. Fall flavors abound in this keepsake collection of 100+ scrumptious recipes. And, the book concludes with a Day of the Dead bonus chapter brimming with lively Mexican flair!”  –Publisher Marketing