Chef Skelly’s Halloween Recipes

Your Sweetest Halloween Yet!

Legend has it that once a year, Chef Skelly rises to spread ghoulish cheer and try to pass fundies for the 76th time. We’re not so sure about fundies, but Chef Skelly did share some of the most frighteningly good Halloween recipes this side of the grave. It’s time to have some skele-fun in your kitchen!

Halloween Hacks

CIA alum Jules Esposito ’21 shares some amazing recipe tricks to make your Halloween an absolute treat! Watch now!

Simply Jules Halloween Hack—Rice Cereal Monsters
Rice Cereal Monsters
Simply Jules Halloween Hack—Autumn Chiller Drink
Autumn Chiller Drink
Simply Jules Halloween Hack—Pumpkin Pie Dip
Pumpkin Pie Dip

Feelin’ Spooky or Sweet?

From creepy cupcakes to ghost berries, celebrate the eerie Halloween excitement as our #proud2bcia students whip up a spine-chilling charcuterie board!

It’s always fun to get scary creative! Check out our succulent pot painting event. CIA students bonded over making Halloween crafts together and added some spooky flair to their dorm room.

Frightening Treats From Chef Skelly’s Kitchen

A close-up photo of a cupcake topped with white icing decorated with a spiderweb pattern in black. The design intricately extends from the center of the cupcake to the edges, creating a visually striking effect.
Creepy Cupcakes
A close-up of a slice of rich, moist chocolate cake with thick, glossy chocolate frosting on a clear glass plate. The chocolate cake has multiple layers with generous amounts of frosting between them. A fork is positioned next to the slice.
Angel or Devils Food Cake
A mummy-themed pizza on a white surface is topped with strips of cheese resembling bandages and olive slices for eyes. Surrounding the pizza are ingredients including a green bell pepper, a small bowl of sliced olives, a knife, and some yellow pepper slices.
Halloween Pizza
Three shiny, red candy apples are lined up on a wooden plank. The glossy coating reflects light, showcasing their smooth surfaces. The apples are mounted on wooden sticks and have a rich, deep red color.
Candy Apples
A sliced loaf of pumpkin bread with raisins or nuts is displayed on parchment paper on a wooden table. A serrated knife with a wooden handle is partially visible next to the bread.
Pumpkin Bread
A set of six chocolate chip cookies, one partially eaten, arranged on a dark surface. Surrounding the cookies are colorful candies, including candy corn, chocolate pieces, and round sweets in orange, yellow, and black, as well as scattered purple and orange sprinkles.
Candy Bowl Cookies

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