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EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 7 MIN

FFK40: Five October seasonal meals, easy and family friendly

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In this episode of the Food for Kids podcast, Joanne shares simple, family-friendly meal ideas using seasonal produce available in October including a couple of Halloween themed kids’ favourites. The focus is on easy-to-make recipes that require minimal prep time, making them perfect for busy families. Joanne discusses three main meals, a dessert, and a quick snack, all utilizing fresh ingredients that are in season. She gives suggestions on adapting recipes to suit children's tastes and some swap ideas too.Links to the recipes:Main 1 – Spooky pizzas – Ghost: https://aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com/boo-licious/ (made with dough but you can cut a large oval pita or a naan.Main 1 – Spooky pizzas – Pumpkin: https://wholefully.com/mini-halloween-pizza/ a good example of a pumpkin face made with pepperoni.Main 2 – one pot butternut mac and cheese - https://happykidskitchen.com/one-pot-butternut-squash-mac-and-cheeseMain 3 – beef and broccoli stir fry https://www.simplyrecipes.com/ground-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-recipe-8601830Dessert – pumpkin muffins - https://www.riverford.co.uk/recipes/pumpkin-muffinsBonus recipe – pumpkin seeds - https://www.thefoodies.org/what-to-do-with-pumpkin-seeds/Snack – apple teeth jam and almonds  https://ohsheglows.com/3-ingredient-halloween-apple-bites/Snack – apple teeth nut butter and marshmallows - https://lazyhomecook.com/monster-mouth-apple-treat-halloween/Snack - bonus apple worms - https://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/family-friendly-recipes/snack-ideas-recipes/wormy-apples-fun-snack-for-kidsMusic "Happy Days" by Simon Folwar via Uppbeat

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