Halloween is just around the corner, and my boys are already heading to costume parties. One of the twins went as a guy from the Blue Man Group two weeks ago--he looked so tall and grown-up! My oldest son, Noah, is a high school freshman, and he's in a nutrition class. The teacher asked me and another mom, who's a dietitian and fellow author, each to make a healthy snack for the kids. Of course, we said yes. I made Caramel Popcorn, a member makeover recipe that's not only a hit on SparkRecipes.com but also made the cut to be in "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight." I made eight batches in one weekend, and let me tell you, it was just as good a couple of days later! This time of year starts the barrage of sweets and treats that lasts through the end of the year. Neighbors gather for block parties, schools celebrate with fall festivals, and friends use the cool weather as a chance to get together before the holidays kick into full swing. Halloween can be frightful for those of us maintaining our weight or trying to drop some pounds, but it needn't be! I've compiled a list of my favorite fall recipes, both from my own recipe box and members' collections, from SparkRecipes.com and from "The SparkPeople Cookbook."
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