Special Holiday Meals: Days of the Dead Meal Plan

These are not something that we traditionally celebrate, but it was fun to see some traditions from other places, and we may try a few of these menus or we may make some of these recipes for upcoming family get-togethers. Please use your own discretion when choosing what special days to celebrate in your home.

10/31 – All Hallows Eve

Traditionally a day for bonfires, apple bobbing, and carving Jack-o-lanterns.

WEENIE ROAST or  ‘Goblins’ in Blankets

Ranch Potato Wedges

Chick Pea & Pumpkin Soup

Soul Cakes or Doughnuts

Caramel Apples & Popcorn Balls

Apple Cider

11/1 – ALL SAINT’S DAY

Enjoy an evening walk.

Roast Chicken or Ham

Creamy Cabbage & Sausage

Corn PuddingCarrot Souffle

Pretzels & Crème Puffs,

4 Layer Pumpkin Cake or Pumpkin Pie

11/2 – ALL SOUL’S DAY/DIA de LOS MUERTOS

Traditionally a day to visit the graves of loved ones and leave flowers.

Chicken or Pork Tamales

Gorditas, Chicken Mole, or Pozole – I haven’t made these in FOREVER so I’ll try to find my old recipes and get them up on the blog!

SaladBeansRiceGuacamole

Sweet Potato Croquettes or Sweet Potato Casserole

Pan DulceFlanTres Leche CakeHot Chocolate