Pumpkin soup
Not only is the pumpkin lantern a familiar symbol of Halloween, but the soup made from this ingredient is also considered an indispensable part of this festival. Pumpkin soup recipes can vary by region and country, but the most common pumpkin soup usually includes pumpkin, beef or lamb, diced pumpkin and a variety of vegetables, mixed with fresh milk or soft cream.
Besides traditional soup, pumpkin is also transformed to create delicious sponge cakes and pies, becoming an indispensable ingredient on Halloween party tables.
Pumpkin soup cooked with beef or lamb and steaming fresh milk when the weather starts to get chilly will be a great choice.
Soul Cake - Soul Cake
Soul cakes originated from British customs and have become an indispensable part of Halloween in many countries. Although the name "soul cake" may create the impression of a strange, horrifying dish suitable for Halloween, in fact the origin of this name is related to remembering and praying for the deceased. It is believed that on October 31, souls will awaken and walk on earth, and if eaten, they will not harm people. Therefore, they will make cakes and randomly distribute them to any stranger they meet on the street. It is believed that each cake eaten is a soul that will be liberated.
The traditional soul cake is usually a cookie with raisins arranged in a rectangular shape on top. To add variety to this dish, people often decorate Halloween cakes with unique shapes and designs such as spiders, skulls, images of demons and many other forms of expressing the spirit of the festival.
The top of the cake tastes like Vietnamese cinnamon cookies.
Boxty Pancakes - Potato Pancakes
Boxty is a type of pancake originating from Ireland, popular and often appears in the list of three main dishes of Halloween. This is also a Halloween candy loved by many children. The recipe for making this traditional potato cake is relatively simple, including mashing potatoes, combining them with flour, milk, baking powder and eggs, then frying. Boxty cake has an attractive yellow color, has a rich flavor and is delicious and soft inside. Boxty is often decorated with fresh fruits, chopped vegetables, served with creamy milk cream.
Boxty pancakes are golden brown and creamy.
Candy Corn - Candy Corn
A popular Halloween treat in the United States is candy corn. Candy corn is usually made from corn syrup, sugar, artificial flavors, and sometimes honey to add sweetness.
Candy corn is a triangular shape with orange, white and yellow colors, indispensable symbol of Halloween. People often buy candy corn to eat directly, use as gifts, or decorate cakes.
The triangular candy with 3 colors: orange, yellow, white has become an indispensable part of Halloween festival in the West.
Barnbrack cake
Barnbrack is a traditional Halloween treat, popular all over the world and often considered a special dessert during this festival. This cake does not have a specific fixed recipe and is usually made from fruit peels and dried fruits.
The Barnbrack is famous for the fortune-telling objects hidden inside it. Usually, you will find a coin, a piece of cloth or a ring. The coin usually represents luck and finances, the cloth can symbolize financial hardship and the ring is often related to predictions about love or personal relationships.
Barnbrack is a traditional Halloween cake.
Toffee Apples - Candy Apples
During Halloween, giving candy to children is one of the popular customs. Therefore, candy becomes an indispensable dish on this devilish holiday and candy apples are especially popular with children. The apples will be dipped in syrup or brown sugar, very delicious and beautiful, can be decorated with chocolate, peanuts, candy or other flavors to create attractive desserts.
Candy apples are not only beautiful but also bring a delicious sweet and crunchy taste mixed with the fatty aroma of each accompanying topping.
