Published September 23, 2019 09:40PM

Halloween party or harvest feast? You decide. Our spicy, Southwestern-inspired menu puts pumpkin (filled with a savory stew) front and center for October 31, but it would suit any autumn get-together—even Thanksgiving! Whatever the occasion, the dishes are sure to enchant guests and put them in the spirit—spooky or celebratory—of the season.

About the author
Cookbook author Myra Kornfeld can
sometimes be spotted dressed as a wench somewhere in the crowd at New York’s
festive Halloween parade.