Halloween is here and everybody knows what that means — lots of scary-looking decor and good food that also looks spooky on the dinner table. Halloween gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with new recipes for your loved ones and let your creative side go wild with the food decoration.

For your next scary soiree, serve Chipotle, Shrimp and Hominy Tortilla Soup, Gingered Carrot Soup or Italian Savoy Cabbage Soup.

Whether you're throwing a Halloween party for little monsters or grown-up ghouls, we've got lots of spine-tingling snacking inspiration.

Halloween party drinks to try, including bloody mary syringes, Hocus Pocus "life force" punch and more -- including some N/A options!

L.A. Times features columnist Todd Martens went in search of some Halloween horrors to find the most unique and immersive experiences.

Transform your cookies into tricks and treats with these creative Halloween cookie recipes, like Twix thumbprints, vampire cookies, and more.