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PUMPKINS: REBECCA GREENFIELD. BROWNIES: CHRIS COURT.

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Happy Halloween! 33, 37 Epic Taco Tuesday ideas 54 Cook once, eat all week 49 This advice could save your life 75 Breast cancer survivors + thrivers 76 Photography by Antonis Achilleos Craft styling by Blake Ramsey Murray Prop styling by Ed Gallagher

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The secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing dessert is The Original Fall Flavor, Werther’s Original! The soft candies are made with real butter and fresh cream, so they’re perfect for baking cakes, tarts, cookies, and these Caramel-Pecan Brownies. For more tasty recipes, go to werthers-original.us/en/recipes.

Turn to page 87 for recipe.

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smile file October fun Mark your calendar for these holi-yays!

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Sunday funday

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It’s National Pizza Month

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WD’s wreath of the month

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HOW ABOUT THEM APPLES

health A surprising sign you may be in trouble

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Checklist

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Overnight yeasted waffles, page 87

Heart health

Finding joy

Halloween house party Boo-it-yourself decor, wicked good recipes, and more!

Whip up a feast with your applepicking haul.

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hello That’s a-door-able!

Taco ’bout some awesome recipes!

You’ll crave a slice of all these pies!

Happy place Spooktacular Halloween towns

The ultimate meal prep guide

Life of the party

Monthly devotional Candace Cameron Bure shares a meaningful verse.

Recipe special

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Beauty This kindness educator has only nice things to say about aging.

let’s eat

Breast cancer survivors and thrivers—plus, reduce your risk Wellness moves to make right now

in every issue Editor’s letter Recipes Celebration calendar

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OCTOBER 13 IS TRAIN YOUR BRAIN DAY Try the maze created by cartoonist Joe Wos exclusively for WD, then check out Joe’s new book, out this month.

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Fitness legend Denise Austin loves these gluten-free protein cookie bites—and I do too! $19 for three bags, everbetter snacks.com

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Meet Team Halloween!

Strap happy

Hang on to your mask—or rock the chain solo as a necklace. $34, shop.pretty connected.com

Teamwork makes the dream work, and I have the incredibly talented garden designer John Baranello and the brilliant interior designer Shawna DiMattina to thank for helping me transform my front yard into the ultimate Halloween headquarters for our feature on page 37.

(And yes, my front door is always orange!)

Follow @dimattinadesign and @johnbaranellodesign.

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MURPHY AND TEAM HALLOWEEN: REBECCA GREENFIELD. SPIRAL NOTEBOOK, PAPER, AND PENCIL: GETTY IMAGES.

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ctober is my birthday month, and I could profess my love for pumpkins, all things orange, and Halloween for days, but instead I want to share a step-by-step process that’s been helping me lately when I screw up, which is a lot.

Step 1. Fail hard. You’re human—yay!

Everyone makes mistakes. And it’s going to be OK. Sit with it for a minute—but just a minute.

Step 2. Figure it out. Ask yourself what happened and answer in as nonemotional, nonjudgmental a way as possible: This one thing is not a referendum on who you are or what you’re capable of in the future. Then use the info to make your next move. Step 3. Fix it. Take action. Is there something you can do to correct the situation, lessen the fallout, or be sure you don’t make the same error again?

If so, do it ASAP. If you’re not sure, ask for help. And if there’s nothing you can do, look for the positive(s). That won’t change the situation, but it may crowd out discouragement, shame, or other negative feelings and help you move on. Step 4. Flashback. Build yourself back up by revisiting your greatest hits—all those things you have done and still do right. Think back to where and when you’ve succeeded in the past and consider how your behavior and choices got you there. Give yourself credit for your effort. Step 5. Forget it. You’ve done what you can. Now remember the lesson and go carve a pumpkin!

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Save these dates: There are a whole lot of happy-makers to put on your calendar!

fall fun

Stick with this squad!

Knot your average pretzel!

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Feeling a little boo-hoo?

Let Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day and this ghoulishly good snack raise your spirits!

Recipe, page 87

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Love your shades of gray

April Franzino WD Beauty Director

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Did you decide to embrace your gorgeous grays during quarantine?

A lot of women did, and we fully support it! Here are some pro tips for keeping silver strands their most vibrant and healthy for Hair Day. MOISTURIZE YOUR HAIR. Gray hair loses some

BRIGHTEN + CORRECT. To counteract any yellowing or brassiness, swap out regular conditioner for a purple-tinted formula, which also brightens silver or white strands.

WD LOVES Hair Biology Silver & Glowing Silver Conditioner, $10, Target

WEAR SUN PROTECTION. Environmental factors like the sun can discolor silver hair, causing it to yellow; protect it by covering it with a hat before prolonged sun exposure.

TURN DOWN THE HEAT. High temperatures

of the pigment that gives it color and structure, so it can become drier and more brittle. Replenish lost moisture with a hydrating deep-conditioning mask or hair oil. WD LOVES Garnier Fructis Hydrating Treat Hair Mask with Aloe Extracts, $8, drugstores

from hot styling tools can also cause discoloration, so keep them at low to moderate settings of 350°F to 400°F. —Reporting by Katie Berohn

Mad Hatter Day ★ OCTOBER 6 ★

You’re mad, bonkers, off your head. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.

TIM BURTON ’ S AL ICE IN WONDERL AND

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Typically, your hair grows approximately six inches a year.

GRAY HAIR: GETTY IMAGES. FRANZINO: CHRIS ECKERT.

Source: Kirsten Stuke, hair colorist at Sally Hershberger in New York City

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Trae Bodge Money expert

For Doorbell Day (same day as Halloween, natch!), we gave Rachel Rothman, chief technologist and director of engineering at the Good Housekeeping Institute, a ring and asked her to sound off on her top picks.

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Ring Video Doorbell 4 Choose hardwiring or use the rechargeable battery to power this easy-to-install cam.

It offers superb picture quality, even at night. $200, ring.com

Google Nest Doorbell This has excellent video and audio quality, and the facial-recognition feature means it can tell you who’s at the front door. $229, store .google.com

Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

Change is good! ★ OCTOBER 12 ★

Round up all your loose change this Savings Day, because Trae Bodge, money expert at truetrae .com, knows just what you should do with it.

POOL YOUR COINS. Set up a jar for the family to use and establish a common goal for the collection, like a trip to Disney World. Coincashing machines seem to be scarce these days, but you’ll need to find one only once or twice a year.

SORT IT YOURSELF. If you often have spare change around, consider investing in a manual or automatic coin sorter.

That way you can deposit the rolled coins in your bank account (some banks require them to be rolled).

INVEST DIGITAL SPARE CHANGE. Connect a credit or debit card to an app like Acorns or Chime. It’ll “round up” purchases and invest the change for you.

Cheesecake is good for the soul!

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Find the recipe at womansday.com /pumpkin-cheesecakeghosts.

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Feel-better reads ★ OCTOBER ★

In honor of Emotional Wellness Month, we picked three inspirational new books that offer insight on how to mentally handle whatever life throws your way.

OWN YOUR MORNING

By Liz Baker Plosser In addition to science-backed advice about diet and exercise, this book from the editor of Women’s Health offers expert strategies for feeling strong in mind, body, and soul.

ROAR INTO THE SECOND HALF OF YOUR LIFE (BEFORE IT ’ S TOO L ATE)

By Michael Clinton If you’re grappling with the next stage of your life, Clinton has developed a unique road map to help lead you to a reimagined career and a truly fulfilling future.

YOU GOT ANY THING STRONGER?

By Gabrielle Union In this collection of revealing (and often funny and touching) essays, the beloved actress isn’t afraid to be vulnerable about her mental health struggles (like perimenopausal depression), leaving readers empowered to do the same.

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Needle something cute to wear on I Love Yarn Day? Join the new GH Stitch Club for access to a bunch of on-point projects (like this top!) that include downloadable patterns and video how-tos. Head to goodhousekeeping.com/stitchclub.

Purl power!

International Day of the Girl ★ OCTOBER 11 ★

Let this day serve as a reminder to lend your support to organizations that increase opportunities for girls, like Girls Inc. This nonprofit provides girls and young women (like Melanie Paredes, shown) with mentors, safe spaces, and programs to help them grow up strong, smart, and bold. “When I got to Girls Inc., the first thing I was told was ‘You can do anything here,’” says Melanie. They were right. Melanie, who lived in and out of shelters until she was 10 and didn’t see herself going to college, received a full scholarship to Boston College.

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The world’s largest crochet blanket measured in at a little over 120,000 square feet, according to Guinness World Records.

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In honor of Train Your Brain Day, cartoonist Joe Wos created this exclusive maze—fun and challenging for all ages!—based on our cover.

And there’s good reason to continue with “brain games” after you’ve conquered ours. “Mental exercises, from meditation to mazes, can help you teach your mind to be more calm, resilient, and focused if done consistently, even for as little as five minutes a day!” says Cortland Dahl, Ph.D., chief contemplative officer at Healthy Minds Innovations.

MAZE: JOE WOS.

Great taste.

Heart Healthy.*

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*Three grams of soluble fiber daily from whole grain oat foods, like Honey Nut Cheerios™ cereal, in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Honey Nut Cheerios cereal provides .75 grams per serving.

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Give your best bud the royal treatment on Make a Dog’s Day with tips from Colleen Demling-Riley, certified dog trainer and founder of Pawtopia Dog Training.

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PU Y U PH N AWAY Just like us, dogs know when someone isn’t fully engaged.

Offer 100% of your attention on a walk or during a play session, and you’ll see your pup light up! Praise them when they make eye contact and cheer and clap when they chase the ball.

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G N A SNIFF WALK Dogs have powerful noses and explore their worlds through scent. Take yours on a walk—and don’t be in a hurry! Let them pick the path, guide the direction you travel as they follow their nose, and spend as much time as they want sniffing things.

GIV ’ M A MASSAG For people, massages can reduce stress and alleviate muscle soreness. Dogs can get similar benefits. Focus on rubbing the parts of your pup that they can’t easily access themselves.

Gently massage their neck, hips, shoulders, and ears.

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If you’re hoping to support a loved one who has recently identified as a member of the LGBTQ+ community (today and every day!), the best thing you can oss Murray do is “let them know you support LGBTQ+ people and Educator are safe to talk to,” says Ross Murray, senior director of education and training at the GLAAD Media Institute.

“If someone does talk to you about their journey of self-discovery, listen and believe.” And despite your good intentions, don’t be quick to act or speak on your loved one’s behalf. “There is nothing more powerful than an ally who listens to our experiences,” Murray says.

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Howlin’ Good Treats for Dogs

PICKY. PASSIONATE. PROUD. ©2021 Blue Buffalo Co., Ltd.

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When it comes to yourr heart, it’s never too soon to start taking care of your health. Makingg small changes and smarter choices can an have a big impact, helping you u feel better, healthier, and happier every day.

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Take a long walk, dust off your bike, or find a yoga or dance class that you love.

Try to hit a goal of 30 minutes of exercise a day, 5 days a week, to strengthen your heart and keep it healthier.

APPOINTMENT Don’t skip out on your annual checkup. One of the best ways to prevent heart disease is by monitoring your cholesterol, cholesterol blood pressure, body mass index, and blood glucose levels and discussing your risk level with your doctor.

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GET YOUR ZZZ’S Sleep gives your body the rest it needs to recharge and destress.

Set a nightly bedtime routine to help you unwind so you can enjoy at least 7 hours of healthy sleep.

A daily Ubiquinol supplement will help maintain and promote cardiovascular and arterial health. Studies have shown that Ubiquinol is beneficial to the entire cardiovascular system, including the heart, veins, and arteries and promotes healthy aging in older women.

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C B Y EL E A O E U U B T R R Y A AT G E E!

Hey, hey!

It’s my birthday!

I’M TURNING 42!

Kindness educator and lifestyle blogger Stacey Freeman, Ph.D., knows the power of being nice to others and yourself

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ast year, Stacey’s health journey reached a turning point: The mom of two finally learned that eight years of debilitating hip and groin pain were due to a rare birth defect. The life-changing diagnosis led to a full hip replacement this year—an experience that showed her the importance of being kind to her body. (It also helps that studying kindness is her day job as executive director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute.) “I now appreciate the self-love and confidence that come with age,” she says.

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“I feel more like myself with mascara on.

A few swipes of it instantly make me look less tired.”

Her beauty must-haves

“I love being a mom, but there are a lot of facets to who I am, and I’m able to explore that through my blog, Posh in Progress,” says Stacey.

I spent my 21st birthday with 10 strangers on an alternative break program in New Orleans.

We stayed at a shelter and worked with homeless people. It was a powerful experience.

Life lessons

Moms are known for multitasking, but it wasn’t allowing me to truly be present for my kids. I’ve found that taking an hour to help them with their schoolwork without looking at my phone creates a more nurturing environment.

Happy, healthy secrets

EVERYDAY KINDNESS I’ve paid

it forward at the Starbucks drive-through line, and I love

giving the cashier a compliment. It doesn’t take much time or effort for tiny acts of kindness.

STYLE TRANSFORMATION

I used to wear baggy clothes, but my blog has helped me break out of my style comfort zone. I’ve embraced my curves, and I choose figure-hugging pieces.

HER DAILY RITUAL

Since my hip surgery, I’ve learned that working out doesn’t have to be aggressive to be healthy. I start my morning with a 45-minute walk in my neighborhood.

Future forward

I want to write a book about being a two-career working mom and coparenting.

Stacey and her two children.

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Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara in Brynn, $24, thrivecausemetics.com

“I’ve been experimenting with different levels of blond, and this shampoo is great for strengthening and repairing my hair, which is important if you frequently dye it.”

Ol aplex No 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, $28, olaplex.com

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“I wear this highlighter on my upper cheekbones for a pretty glow. The built-in wand makes it so easy to apply.”

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• DUPIXENT works by blocking two proteins that contribute to a type of inflammation that plays a major role in atopic dermatitis.

• It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with atopic dermatitis under 6 years of age.

Who should not use DUPIXENT? Do not use DUPIXENT if you are allergic to dupilumab or to any of the ingredients in DUPIXENT. See the end of this summary of information for a complete list of ingredients in DUPIXENT. What should I tell my healthcare provider before using DUPIXENT? Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you: • have eye problems • have a parasitic (helminth) infection • are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should not receive a “live vaccine” if you are treated with DUPIXENT. • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether DUPIXENT will harm your unborn baby.

– Pregnancy Exposure Registry. There is a pregnancy exposure registry for women who take DUPIXENT during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Your healthcare provider can enroll you in this registry. You may also enroll yourself or get more information about the registry by calling 1 877 311-8972 or going to https://mothertobaby.org/ongoing-study/dupixent/.

• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether DUPIXENT passes into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you: • are taking oral, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medicines • have atopic dermatitis and asthma and use an asthma medicine Do not change or stop your corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine to come back.

How should I use DUPIXENT? • See the detailed “Instructions for Use” that comes with DUPIXENT for information on how to prepare and inject DUPIXENT and how to properly store and throw away (dispose of) used DUPIXENT pre-filled syringes and pre-filled pens.

• Use DUPIXENT exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

• Your healthcare provider will tell you how much DUPIXENT to inject and how often to inject it.

• DUPIXENT comes as a single-dose pre-filled syringe with needle shield or as a pre-filled pen.

• DUPIXENT is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection).

• If your healthcare provider decides that you or a caregiver can give the injections of DUPIXENT, you or your caregiver should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject DUPIXENT. Do not try to inject DUPIXENT until you have been shown the right way by your healthcare provider. In children 12 years of age and older, it is recommended that DUPIXENT be administered by or under supervision of an adult. In children younger than 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver.

• If your dose schedule is every other week and you miss a dose of DUPIXENT: Give the DUPIXENT injection within 7 days from the missed dose, then continue with your original schedule. If the missed dose is not given within 7 days, wait until the next scheduled dose to give your DUPIXENT injection.

• If your dose schedule is every 4 weeks and you miss a dose of DUPIXENT: Give the DUPIXENT injection within 7 days from the missed dose, then continue with your original schedule. If the missed dose is not given within 7 days, start a new every 4 week dose schedule from the time you remember to take your DUPIXENT injection.

• If you inject more DUPIXENT than prescribed, call your healthcare provider right away.

• Your healthcare provider may prescribe other medicines to use with DUPIXENT. Use the other prescribed medicines exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.

What are the possible side effects of DUPIXENT? DUPIXENT can cause serious side effects, including: • Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity), including a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis. Stop using DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following symptoms: breathing problems, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling of the face, mouth and tongue, hives, itching, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded (low blood pressure), joint pain, or skin rash.

• Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening eye problems, including eye pain or changes in vision.

The most common side effects of DUPIXENT in patients with atopic dermatitis include: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling and itching, and cold sores in your mouth or on your lips.

The following additional side effects have been reported with DUPIXENT: facial rash or redness.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all of the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

General information about the safe and effective use of DUPIXENT. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use DUPIXENT for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give DUPIXENT to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.

This is a brief summary of the most important information about DUPIXENT for this use. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider.

You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for more information about DUPIXENT that is written for healthcare professionals.

For more information about DUPIXENT, go to www.DUPIXENT.com or call 1-844-DUPIXENT (1-844-387-4936) What are the ingredients in DUPIXENT? Active ingredient: dupilumab Inactive ingredients: L-arginine hydrochloride, L-histidine, polysorbate 80, sodium acetate, sucrose, and water for injection Manufactured by: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591 U.S. License # 1760; Marketed by sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, (Bridgewater, NJ 08807) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Tarrytown, NY 10591) DUPIXENT® is a registered trademark of Sanofi Biotechnology / ©2021 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. / sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC. All rights reserved.

Issue Date: January 2021

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LY A L TH N N IO O T M VO E D

Steal away pockets of time for renewal.

P

earl Bailey once sang, “It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind.” It makes me wonder, is it possible to truly change my mind?

True change is about renewal, and that takes time. How do we renew our minds in a loud world where time is scarce? Then I remember this verse: Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

ROMANS 12:2 NLT

Check out Candace’s latest collection at dayspring.com /candace.

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HEART with Candace Cameron Bure

MELISSA COULIER.

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In my column as your Chief Spiritual Officer, I share a meaningful verse that lifts my spirits and guides me in the right direction. I hope it does the same for you!

I grew up thinking that being in the entertainment industry was all I ever wanted to do, but then I married Val and had my daughter, Natasha, and I changed my mind. I wanted to be home with my children and support my husband’s career. I’d heard multiple times that taking a sabbatical would be the end for me, but it didn’t matter. It wasn’t me changing my mind; it was God renewing my mind and my heart. Doubt was replaced with peace. Those years at home with family offered time with Jesus that prepared me for Act Two. It’s autumn—change is outside your window. Each morning, with my matcha in hand, I read my Bible, pray, and listen for a few minutes in my quiet spot. Fall is busy, but it is important to steal pockets of time for renewal. A changed mind brings a changed heart and a new you.

Follow me!

@candacecbure candacecbure.com

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These spellbinding spots know how to have a hair-raising good time on Halloween. Looking for both tricks and treats? Fright this way!

by Kristi Valentini ✖

The Addams Family’s iconic Gothic mansion was reportedly inspired by this private home in New Jersey.

GI V E *SNA P * *SNA PS* TO T H E A DDA MS FA M I LY WESTFIELD, NJ

Cartoonist Charles Addams, creator of the creepy-kooky Addams Family, grew up in this town, and every year residents go all out to bring his creations to life through AddamsFest. Mustsees include themed jack-o’-lanterns, a 13-foot replica of the TV family’s home floating on a lake, and exhibits of Addams’s work, including a life-size skeleton he drew on a barn wall as a teen that’s now worth a whopping $85,000.

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Gomez & Morticia’s Masquerade Ball is one of many AddamsFest events.

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H A P P Y P L AC E S P O O K TAC U L A R TOW N S

SEE JAW-DROPPI NG COST U M E S COLUMBUS, OH

Every year, this city—home to the headquarters for big clothing brands like Express— hosts Highball Halloween (October 23), an incredible fashion show–slash–costume party. Teams of designers create otherworldly couture while thousands of spectators dress to the nines to compete in their own contest.

This “Sinking Bride” costume won the designer competition in 2017.

GET LOST I N A COR N M A Z E

Scenes from the Twilight movies were also filmed in St. Helens.

FISHERS, IN

Conner Prairie’s expansive 10-acre Puzzle Maze is so full of twists and turns that it’ll take you about an hour to find your way out. Go during the day and hop into the tethered hot-air balloon to see the unique design from 377 feet up. At night, walk the site’s separate Haunted Trail— but beware of those lurking in the cornstalks!

ST EP ON TO A MOV I E SET ST. HELENS, OR

A shorter maze is available for families to explore at night.

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Halloweentown, a beloved film about a village where monsters and witches live in peace, comes to life in St. Helens. (The Disney Channel original movie was filmed here!) Every October, a huge jack-o’-lantern glows in Courthouse Plaza, and mystical creatures mill about in the streets. Weekend festivities include parades and a forest scavenger hunt in which trees whisper and reveal their “hidden faces.”

THIS PAGE: KNOTT’S BERRY FARM (BUENA PARK); GETTY IMAGES (WESTON); TWIN CITIES GATEWAY (ANOKA); HOUMA AREA CVB (HOUMA); GETTY IMAGES (DRIPS).

OPPOSITE PAGE: COURTESY OF RANDALL L. SCHIEBER (COLUMBUS); CONNER PRAIRIE (CORN MAZE); GETTY IMAGES (CORN); CITY OF ST. HELENS (PUMPKIN AND PUMPKIN SKIRT).

DISCOV ER A FOL K L EGEN D HOUMA, L A

Down in the bayou, parents count on the legend of the Rougarou—a mysterious Cajun werewolf that lurks in swamps–to keep kids away from real swamp dangers: alligators and snakes. Rougarou Fest (October 22 through 24) turns Cajun lore into family fun with rides, games, delicious Cajun food, and (of course) Rougarou sightings, all to raise awareness of and money for the region’s threatened wetlands.

The Grande Day Parade is the celebration’s ultimate parade, with floats that are often tied to themes from movies, TV, and pop culture.

V ISI T T H E H A L LOW EEN CA PI TA L OF T H E WOR L D ANOK A, MN

Back in the early 20th century, the kids of Anoka would wreak havoc on Halloween night (think outhouse tipping!). That’s why in 1920, the town organized what is believed to have been the first Halloween celebration in the U.S., complete with a costume parade and a block party, to distract mischief-makers. These days, kids show off over-the-top costumes in a series of parades leading up to the 31st.

TOU R A H AU N T ED A SY LU M WESTON, WV

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum once housed 2,600 souls. Now it stands empty, but not unoccupied. Visitors who’ve gone on the asylum’s flashlight tours or stayed overnight have reported seeing shadowy figures and hearing sounds in the lobotomy recovery area(!).

Happy haunting!

E X PLOR E A T ER R I F Y I NG T H EM E PA R K BUENA PARK, CA

Family-favorite amusement park Knott’s Berry Farm is a kid’s dream.

But its alter ego, Knott’s Scary Farm? The stuff of nightmares. On select fall nights, the park transforms into a sinister playground (for ages 13 and up) filled with creepy characters waiting to give you the ultimate fright.

Knott’s Scary Farm also features haunted mazes and macabre shows.

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Wreath of the Month

Eye candy (corn)

Trick-or-treaters will eat up this delicious door decor

Knock, knock! We’ve got a joke for you…

Q: How do you repair a jack-o’-lantern?

A: With a pumpkin patch!

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T H AT ’ S A- D O O R -A B L E !

W R E AT H O F T H E M O N T H

Gourd-geous garland how-to, page 95

SWEET WREATH how-to

Gather your supplies: floral foam, craft foam sheets (in yellow, orange, and white), sewing pins, and decorations like faux flowers, sticks, dried flowers, and plastic spiders.

2

Cut floral foam into a triangle. Wrap sheets around foam to create candy corn pattern and secure with pins in back.

Trim excess material.

Get this color:

Sher win-Williams, Cayenne

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boost your porch appeal

Insert decorations into foam and secure with hot glue if needed.

Home Accents Holid ay 3 - Piece Stacked Pumpkins, $50, homedepot.com

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Evergreen Enter prises Mummy Candy Bowl Garden Figurine, $70, wayfair.com

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National Tree C ompany LED Owl and Pumpkin L anter n, $25, bedbathandbeyond.com

Want more door decor?

Go to womansday.com /wreaths.

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C E L E BRAT E WITH

HALLOWEEN house party Who’s ready to have a gourd time? Let’s get this bash started with a spooktacular entry to greet guests. Boo-yah!

H AU NTED A RCH WAY

Photographed by Rebecca Greenfield

how-to, page 95

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G O B ATT Y Use Glue Dots to let bats take flight across your door.

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HALLOWEEN house party

EV ERY W ITCH WAY

I’ll get you, my pretty!

Order costume hats in bulk online and suspend them from the porch ceiling with fishing line.

Witch parking, all others will be toad

Use floral wire to make witches’ feet dangle from trees.

We bought these online, but you can DIY them with pool noodles, striped tights, and dress-up shoes.

Hat trick

Spray-paint plastic traffic cones black, then add buckles cut from self-adhesive glitter sticker paper and line the walkway.

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light the way

Tuck flickering flameless LED candles inside lanterns.

We found these at frontgate.com.

Rock on!

CA RV ING STATION INSPIR ATION

Pumpkin planters

Scoop out pumpkins and carve faces, then pot them with hearty green plants, vines, and herbs.

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HALLOWEEN house party

What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?

Squash.

It’s owl good!

Stack two fairytale (a.k.a. French heirloom) pumpkins, then decorate with pine cone eyes and leaves as feathers, as WD Creative Director Peter Hemmel did here.

Oh my gourd!

Gather a gaggle of gourds in various sizes, shapes, and colors, then add personality with eyes and accessories.

We used colored pushpins with pom-poms and beads.

Pushing up daisies

No bones about it: A decorative metal skull fence ($60, grandinroad.com) is a spooktacular garden accent.

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M YSTER IOUS M A NTEL Spook up family portraits with witch hats, fangs, and more!

Moody magic

Add black decor accents and paper cutouts of glowing candelabras and flying bats.

If you’ve got it, haunt it!

Personalize pumpkins

BRIAN WOODCOCK. CAKE AND PASTRIES: REN FULLER.

Take profile photos of loved ones, then use them as stencils and cut out silhouettes. Glue on doilies to serve as frames.

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M U MM Y PASTR IES recipe, page 88

SPICED PU MPK IN MOL ASSES CA K E recipe, page 88

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HALLOWEEN house party

BAT & MOON CU PCA K ES recipe, page 88

spooky swap

We used fondant to create the toppers.

Mix up the shapes by using other cookie cutters—try spiders!— to fit your party theme.

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Let’s BOO-gie!

PU MPK IN SPICE W HITE RUSSI A N recipe, page 88

MON ST E R M A S H

playlist

➾ Dracula’s Wedding ANDRE 3000 FT. KELIS

➾ Black Magic Woman FLEETWOOD MAC

➾ Somebody’s Watching Me ROCKWELL

➾ I’m In Love with a Monster FIFTH HARMONY

➾ Ghostbusters (I’m Not Afraid) FALL OUT BOY FT. MISSY ELLIOTT

➾ Season of the Witch LANA DEL REY

➾ Spooky

DUSTY SPRINGFIELD

➾ (Don’t Fear) the Reaper

CUPCAKES: JOHN KERNICK. DRINK: REN FULLER. PAPER BAG: MARK FERRI. TOTE: JOHNNY MILLER.

BLUE OYSTER CULT

TR ICK OR TR E AT (YOU R SELF)!

Stash goodies (yes, wine counts) in these DIY bags

Bewitch brown bags Glue a witch hat made of card stock and a pipe cleaner brim onto bag (wine bags allow for extra-pointy hats!).

Use lime and dark green stickers for eyes and card stock for eyebrows.

Chalk it up

Use a stencil to outline a spooky shape on a canvas bag, then fill it in with chalkboard paint. With chalk, add names and details such as fangs.

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W H AT ’ S FO R DINNER?

the WD guide to

MEAL PREP Busy weeks will be no-sweat with our top tips for putting together tasty meals in advance

stack smart

MIKE GARTEN.

Layer lunches with dressing and sturdier toppings at the bottom to avoid sogginess in transit.

Burrito “Bowl”

Sesame Chicken Slaw

Pasta Salad

Recipe, page 89

Recipe, page 89

Recipe, page 89

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B R E A K FA S T Store ingredients in bags in the freezer to make mornings a cinch. Just dump and blend for bowls and smoothies.

PREPPED INGREDIENTS Make the components of a recipe in advance to avoid extra steps while cooking. Roast veggies and whip up sauces.

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B AT C H COOKING Double tonight’s recipe or create a feast to freeze for future use when you have a lazy day.

➾ What are the benefits of meal prepping?

Save time on busy weeknights (and money on your grocery bill!) by prepping food on the weekends and minimizing waste. Bonus: You’ll likely end up eating better because you’ll always have a healthy, home-cooked meal ready to enjoy when hunger hits.

➾ Is there any downside to meal prepping?

It can mean eating the same dish or ingredients a few days in a row, so it’s not for people who prize variety above all else. To avoid monotony, switch up the spices, dressings, and condiments in your dishes or freeze some of your prepped food for meals in a future week.

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MEAL PR E P PL AY E R S Organize ready-tofeast-on food with our favorite storage containers.

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Joseph Joseph Nest Lock 10 -piece Storage C ontainer Set, $36, amazon.com

Ball Wide Mouth Q u ar t Jar, $12 for 12, target.com

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Ru bber maid Brilliance O n-the - Go Sal ad and Snack Kit, $17, rubbermaid.com

BEST WITH DIVIDERS

PackIt Flex Bento, $18, packit.com

SMOOTHIE BOWLS: CON POULOS.

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swap toppings!

MIKE GARTEN.

Keep batch cooking from turning blah by changing up proteins, sauces, or crunchy toppers.

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ed Roast

DINNER Add healthy color to your plate with pre-prepped produce. Once roasted, vegetables will keep in the fridge three to five days. Use the chart on the opposite page for perfect cooking.

bowl goals

Try a mix of raw and cooked vegetables for a variety of textures and flavors that’ll fill you up.

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VEGETABLE

HOW TO CUT

TIME AT 450 O F

FL AVORING

asparagus

Trim.

8 to 12 min.

Sprinkle with lemon zest.

beets

Leave whole and unpeeled, prick with a fork, then peel after roasting.

1 hr.

Peel, cut into pieces, and sprinkle with freshly grated orange zest.

broccoli

Trim and halve through stem ends.

10 to 15 min.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan or extra-sharp Cheddar.

Brussel s sprouts

Cut into 1-in. pieces.

15 to 20 min.

Toss with maple syrup immediately after roasting.

butter nut squash

Peel and halve or quarter.

25 to 35 min.

Toss with fresh thyme before roasting.

car rots

Halve lengthwise if thick.

20 to 30 min.

Toss with ground cumin and coriander before roasting.

cauliflower

Cut into 1½-in. florets.

20 to 30 min.

Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.

green beans

Trim.

10 to 15 min.

Toss with chopped fresh dill, tarragon, or chives.

potatoes and sweet potatoes

Cut into 1-in.-thick wedges.

25 to 30 min.

Toss with fresh rosemary or coriander before roasting.

peppers

Cut into 1-in.-wide strips.

15 to 25 min.

Toss with chopped parsley and a splash of vinegar.

S N AC K S

VEGETABLE BOWL: CON POULOS. GRANOLA BARK: MIKE GARTEN.

Make a batch of salty or sweet bites to munch on throughout the week, and you’ll be able to avoid the store-bought stuff.

also try… lime zest

+ +

coconut chips Tajin

caramel corn

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Dark Chocolate Granola Bark Recipe, page 90

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top shell

Durable soft-shell tacos are great for heartier fillings, while hard shells offer craveable crunch.

tacos This month it’s...

Spec-taco-lar ideas for every(!) meal

Meat free

It’s Tuesday every day this month!

SAM KAPLAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE.

Jackfruit Ta c o s w i t h Pineapple Salsa recipe, page 91

When cooked, the tropical fruit shreds like pork!

Didja know...

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Stock up on tortillas: National Taco Day is October 4!

How yum!

Carne Asada recipe, page 91

Here’s an excuse to fire up the grill this fall: smoky skirt steak tacos.

Good morning!

B re a k fa s t Ta c o s recipe, page 91

Buy it!

TACO FUN

DINO-MITE

The grooves on the back of this beast can fit two tacos.

CARNE ASADA: CON POULOS. BREAKFAST TACOS: JEFFREY WESTBROOK.

Funwares Tacosaurus Rex Taco Stand , $20, amazon.com

double the dip

R E A D I T A N D E AT

A hilarious page-turner the whole family will enjoy.

Dragons Love Tacos

by Adam Rubin, $19

Make extra tomato-jalapeño topping as a fresh salsa on the side.

W R A P S TA R

You can’t eat this taco wrapping, but it’s deliciously fun.

Tacos and Bur ritos Wrapping Paper, $17, society6.com

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Zesty!

F i s h Ta c o s recipe, page 91

Chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime kick up the tasty sour cream sauce.

TORTILLA TIPS

Two ways to warm your wrappers Soft corn Wrap up to 6 in a damp towel and microwave on High until soft and pliable, about 20 sec.

Let’s taco’bout dessert!

That’ s sweet!

Mocha Dessert Ta c o s recipe, page 92

Flour Heat 1 at a time in a dry skillet until lightly browned, 30 sec. per side.

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ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN. SERVES 6

Canola oil, for frying ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp apple pie spice, divided 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp kosher salt ½ cup fresh apple cider 1 large egg 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 large Granny Smith apple

1 Fill large Dutch oven with 1½ in. oil and heat to 350°F. Set wire rack on rimmed baking sheet. In small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ½ tsp pie spice; set aside.

2 In large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and remaining ½ tsp pie spice. In separate bowl, whisk together cider, egg, and vanilla. Add cider mixture to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

3 Peel and core apple. Coarsely grate half of apple and cut other half into ¼-in. pieces.

Gently fold into batter.

4 Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 Tbsp each) into oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 4 min.

5 Toss warm fritters in sugar mixture. Transfer to wire rack.

Serve warm or at room temp.

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“We made a few pies and some applesauce with our bounty!"

Lydia with her husband, Austin, and their daughter, Aaliyah.

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3 Gala apples, each cored and cut into 8 wedges 6 small shallots, quartered 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 10 sprigs thyme, divided Kosher salt and pepper 4 small bone-in pork chops (about 2½ lbs) 1 12-oz bottle hard apple cider 1 Tbsp whole-grain mustard

1 Heat oven to 425°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss apples and shallots with 1 Tbsp oil, 4 sprigs thyme, and a pinch of salt.

Roast until golden brown and tender, 13 to 15 min.

2 Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet on medium-high.

Season pork chops with ½ tsp each salt and pepper and cook chops until golden brown and just cooked through (140°F on instantread thermometer), 7 to 9 min. per side; transfer to plates.

3 Drain off and discard any fat in skillet and return to mediumhigh heat. Add cider, mustard, and remaining 6 thyme sprigs and vigorously simmer until reduced to ⅓ cup, 8 to 10 min. Serve pork chops with roasted apples and shallots and spoon pan sauce over top.

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Cast-Iron AppleBlackberry Crumble ACTIVE 45 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 1 HR. 45 MIN. ✦ SERVES 10

Crumb topping ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup packed brown sugar 3 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp kosher salt ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup old-fashioned oats ¾ cup pecans, chopped

1 Make topping: In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Add butter and cut in with pastry blender or fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add oats and pecans and press mixture into small clumps. Freeze while preparing filling.

2 Make filling: Heat oven to 375°F. Butter shallow 12-in. cast-iron skillet. In bowl, toss together apples, blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest and juice, and salt. Transfer to prepared skillet. Scatter topping over fruit.

3 Bake until topping is browned and fruit is bubbling, 50 min. to 1 hr. (cover with foil after 20 min. if crumble becomes too dark before fruit is bubbling). Let cool on wire rack 10 min. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

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Apple-blackberry filling Unsalted butter, for pan 4 lbs apples (such as Golden Delicious and Gala), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-in. wedges 2 cups blackberries ⅔ cup granulated sugar 3 Tbsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice ¾ tsp kosher salt Whipped cream, for serving

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8 wooden lollipop or ice cream sticks, or twigs 8 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, Gala, or McIntosh) 1 14-oz bag caramels, unwrapped

1 Line large baking sheet with nonstick foil. Insert stick or twig into stem end of each apple.

2 In medium saucepan, combine caramels and 2 Tbsp water. Cook, stirring, on medium-low until caramels are completely melted and smooth.

3 Spoon caramel over top of each apple, letting caramel drip down sides and spinning apple to help caramel spread, then transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples and caramel. Refrigerate until set, 10 to 15 min.

For more fun family ideas, check out the Home & Honey Blog at lydiabacker.com.

Use clean sticks to add rustic flair to caramel apples.

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Before the caramel sets, you can roll the apples in sweet toppings like mini chocolate chips.

Austin and Aaliyah pick apples.

“Apple-picking will be an autumn family tradition from now on."

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SYMP TOMS : In addition to fainting, a person can also be dizzy, get light-headed, feel their heart race, or experience nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, or chest pain in the hour before they faint.

WHO’ S AT RISK: People at higher risk include men, older individuals, African Americans, people with coronary artery disease or who have had a heart attack or heart failure, and those who misuse drugs or alcohol.

HOW TO TAKE ACTION: Call 911 immediately—this is a critical first step in order to save a life. Then perform hands-only CPR until emergency personnel arrive (if there’s more than one person around, one should call 911 while the other starts CPR). Here’s how: Using both hands, push hard and fast on the center of the chest.

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s a two-time breast cancer survivor, Carolyn knows the self-esteem-building magic of a good wig. So when her sister-in-law Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer, Carolyn wanted to help her find one. It turned out the closest were hours away—and $3,000 or more. Then Carolyn’s other sister-in-law learned that she had a lump. Faced with finding a wig again, Carolyn had an idea: What if Laura donated her no-longerneeded wig? We could do this for other families, she thought. In 2011, Carolyn founded EBeauty, her wig exchange. It went from a grassroots organization collecting donations from a few hospitals in the DC area to having more than 50 hospital partners, receiving and distributing over 55,000 wigs. The power of a wig, Carolyn has seen, is enormous. “A lot of times, it isn’t until a woman sees her hair fall out that she fully realizes ‘I have cancer,’ ” says Carolyn. “And then she hears about a free wig.

It’s like somebody’s actually got her back.” The women donating get to feel great too. “Once a woman has completed her cancer journey, she wants to help someone she doesn’t know. It’s a beautiful thing.” A beautiful thing indeed—with great hair.

Carolyn (left) helps match wig donations with patients’ style preferences.

From left: Esther, Alicia, and Maria on a trip to Lisbon, Portugal, in 2015.

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“As we were m ourning and thinking of how we could celebrate her life, we thought about what helped her,” says Esther. The first thing that came to mind: travel. (After her initial biopsy, Maria went to Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago.) “That’s how we came up with Fight Through Flights.” The idea: a nonprofit combining Maria’s passion with their own expertise—Esther is a registered dietitian, and Alicia has a travel company—with the goal of improving mental health and wellness for Black women living with and affected by breast cancer. “Research shows that you’re already more likely to die than white women. You have the least chance of survival at every stage of diagnosis. We had to think about what travel and wellness opportunities would help these women cope,” says Alicia. The results—free travel experiences and access to personal trainers, registered dietitians, and mental health resources— make the recipient feel fully cared for. (There is also a staycation option for women who cannot travel due to family commitments or immunosuppression risks.) The reactions from the women who have been chosen have exceeded the Tambe sisters’ every expectation. “They’re just overwhelmed with joy,” says Esther. “And we’re so happy to know that we can provide support and empower their healing.

In each woman, we see a characteristic of Maria.”

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ince 1999, Leslie had done the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure with her mom, breast cancer survivor Barbara Rhoades, as “Barb’s Babes.” In 2016, when Leslie was also diagnosed, “it turned into Team Les and Barb.

We walked together as survivors,” says Leslie. Team Les and Barb was shocked when Komen announced that its Idaho branch was closing this year. “For my mom, the race is celebratory. For me, it’s more solemn. But it’s important to mark our survivorship,” Leslie says.

She decided they could do a walk around the neighborhood, so she posted it on Facebook, calling it “Flock Cancer” after her love of flamingos and—well, you’ll know if you say it aloud! She thought their “little walk” would attract 25 or 30 participants. But word spread, and on race day there were nearly 400. The event raised more than $25,000 for the YMCA Oncology Recovery Program in Boise. “We were astonished,” says Leslie. “My mother and I were able to take something we’d been observers of and become the ones giving this gift.”

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early all the women in Paige’s dad’s family have had breast or ovarian cancer. And when Paige was 22, she tested positive for the BRCA1 mutation. Two years later, Paige underwent a preventative double mastectomy.

After the surgery, she recalls a nurse warning her not to look down, but she did anyway. To her surprise, “I felt so good. I had been so afraid of my body. Now I was amazed by it. I thought, Other women should feel this.” She refocused her career, moving from TV journalism to advocacy, becoming an expert in mastectomies, aftercare, and life with a BRCA mutation. She built an Instagram account, @paige_previvor, documenting herself reveling in post-op body love: “I wanted to create the images and videos I wished were out there.” It blew up, and other “previvors” began connecting through her page. Wanting to bring that offline, she began planning meetups, and the nonprofit The Breasties (thebreasties.org) was born. Paige is one of three cofounders, and they host retreats and wellness activities for individuals with any stage of or impacted by breast or other reproductive cancer. Connecting people—regardless of where they are with their diagnoses— has turned out to be Paige’s calling.

She recalls that at one retreat another cofounder overheard a participant saying on the phone, “You don’t get it, Mom. There are 500 me’s Paige proves that after here.” That’s her ultimastectomy mate goal: to have you can love people understand your body more than ever. that no matter what, they’re not alone.

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Leslie (left) and Barbara rock their “Flock Cancer” tees postwalk.

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F I N D I N G J OY H E A LT H H E R O E S Left: Angela (right) with sister Bernadette.

Below: Angela was crowned the first Asian American Miss America in the 2000 ceremony.

She’s upending the stigma of a breast cancer diagnosis.

Jessica Zucker, Ph.D. fter experiencing a pregnancy loss, Jessica, a psychologist specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health, focused her #IHadAMiscarriage campaign on dismantling the silence, stigma, and shame surrounding miscarriage. Earlier this year, she joined another community bound by a common grief: those who had received a breast cancer diagnosis. “As I shared my news, I found that I was again facing silence, stigma, and shame,” she says.

People offered well-meaning comments that ended up feeling hurtful, just as had happened after her miscarriage, saying things like “You can get the best boobs now.

I’m jealous!” and “Do you think this happened because you’re so stressed?” She commissioned artist Ava Puckett to illustrate a graphic for @IHadAMiscarriage, her Instagram, about what not to say to someone with breast cancer (she’d shared a similar list about miscarriage before). The goal isn’t to shame, she explains, but to educate: When people learn to express empathy in hard situations, it ultimately helps us all.

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ngela watched in awe as her older sister, Bernadette, maintained “grace, humor, and humility” through her breast cancer diagnosis.

Two years later, Angela, an elementary school principal, found out she too was facing breast cancer: “Here I was—a former Miss America who loves my hair!—going through hair loss and chemo. It was brutal. Laughing was the only way I could keep from crying.” She started a journal for those laugh-don’t-cry moments, such as when a friend (who didn’t like driving at night) came to visit and suddenly needed to take Angela to the emergency room at 8 p.m. in a freak L.A. downpour. “I had to guide her through it—like, who is taking care of whom?!

We were laughing the entire ride,” she says. Writing down those moments helped Angela keep her inherent optimism throughout her treatment, just as she’d seen her sister do. Now that she’s in remission, she’s celebrating survivors whenever she can: The school where she is principal will honor breast cancer survivors like her and her sister this month, wearing pink in support.

A NOTE FROM THE WRITER “I lost my mother to breast cancer in 1999,” says Sara Gaynes Levy, a freelance writereditor and mom of two. “And if she could share her story, it would be about the power of cancer support groups. Hers was even chartered in her honor after she passed!”

To find one near you, visit cancer.org.

Jessica (above) and artwork (right)

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KNOW YOUR BREASTS Getting regular mammograms can reveal worrisome changes that could signal cancer. But there are red flags you can keep an eye out for between scans, says Susan Brown, R.N., senior director of health information and publications for Susan G. Komen. Besides a lump, signs of cancer can include thickening, swelling, or darkening of the breast; itchiness, rash, or a scaly sore around the nipple; puckering of the skin; inverting of the nipple or other changes in breast size or shape; and nipple discharge or breast pain.

LEARN YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Though about 85% of women who get breast cancer have no close relative who had it, if you do have it in your lineage, your risk is higher. It may be nearly doubled if you have a first-degree relative who had the disease, and up to 10% of breast cancers are the result of rare inherited mutations such as the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which increase risk by as much as 70% before age 70.

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Injections into the eye with EYLEA can result in an infection in the eye and retinal detachment (separation of retina from back of the eye) can occur. Inflammation in the eye has been reported with the use of EYLEA. In some patients, injections with EYLEA may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure within 1 hour of the injection. Sustained increases in eye pressure have been reported with repeated injections, and your doctor may monitor this after each injection.

There is a potential but rare risk of serious and sometimes fatal side effects, related to blood clots, leading to heart attack or stroke in patients receiving EYLEA.

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What is EYLEA? EYLEA is a prescription medicine that works by blocking vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). VEGF can cause fluid to leak into the macula (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye responsible for sharp central vision).

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What is EYLEA used for?

EYLEA is indicated for the treatment of patients with: • Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) • Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) • Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) How is EYLEA given?

EYLEA is an injection administered by your eye doctor into the eye. Depending on your condition, EYLEA injections are given on different schedules. Consult with your eye doctor to confirm which EYLEA schedule is appropriate for you.

Who should not use EYLEA? Do not use EYLEA if you have an infection in or around the eye, eye pain or redness, inflammation in the eye, or are allergic to aflibercept and/or any other ingredients in EYLEA. What is the most important information I should know about EYLEA? • EYLEA must only be administered by a qualified eye doctor. Injection into the eye with EYLEA can result in an infection in the eye and retinal detachment (separation of retina from back of the eye) can occur.

Inflammation in the eye has been reported with the use of EYLEA. If your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or develops a change in vision, seek immediate care from an eye doctor • In some patients, injections with EYLEA may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure within 1 hour of the injection. Sustained increases in eye pressure have been reported with repeated injections, and your eye doctor may monitor this after each injection • There is a potential but rare risk of serious and sometimes fatal side effects related to blood clots, leading to heart attack or stroke in patients receiving EYLEA • Serious side effects related to the injection procedure with EYLEA are rare but can occur including infection inside the eye and retinal detachment • You may experience temporary visual changes after an EYLEA injection and associated eye exams; do not drive or use machinery until your vision recovers sufficiently • Because EYLEA is composed of large molecules, your body may react to it; therefore, there is a potential for an immune response (allergy-like) in patients treated with EYLEA What are possible side effects of EYLEA? EYLEA can cause serious side effects, including • See important safety information listed under “What is the most important information I should know about EYLEA?”

The most common side effects include • Increased redness in the eye • Eye pain • Cataract • Vitreous (gel-like substance) detachment • Vitreous floaters • Moving spots in the field of vision • Increased pressure in the eye There are other possible side effects of EYLEA. For more information, ask your eye doctor.

It is important that you contact your doctor right away if you think you might be experiencing any side effects, including eye pain or redness, light sensitivity, or blurring of vision, after an injection.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

What should I tell my eye doctor before receiving EYLEA? • Tell your eye doctor if you have any medical conditions • Tell your eye doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. It is not known if EYLEA may harm your unborn baby • Tell your eye doctor if you are breastfeeding. It is not known if EYLEA may harm your baby. You and your eye doctor should decide whether you should be treated with EYLEA or breastfeed, but you should not do both How is EYLEA supplied?

EYLEA is supplied in a clear, colorless to pale yellow solution. It is provided in a pre-filled glass syringe or glass vial containing the amount of product required for a single injection into the eye, which is 0.05 mL (or 2 mg of the medicine product).

Where can I learn more about EYLEA? For a more comprehensive review of EYLEA safety and risk information, talk to your health care provider and see the full Prescribing Information at EYLEA.com.

Manufactured by: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 777 Old Saw Mill River Road Tarrytown, NY 10591 EYLEA is a registered trademark of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. © 2020, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved.

Issue Date: November 2020 Initial U.S. Approval: 2011 based on the August 2019 EYLEA® (aflibercept) injection full Prescribing information.

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Try not to lean on caffeine A morning cup of joe is great, but it has its limits. In a recent study, caffeine helped sleep-deprived people stay energized and perform easy tasks, but didn’t give them a boost for complex ones like making decisions when driving a car.

Walk at least this many steps A new study of 16,732 women over age 60 found that those who took an average of 4,500 steps every day had a significantly lower risk of dying during the research period than the least active. And it didn’t matter whether the steps were taken in short bursts or longer uninterrupted walks.

Embrace your spirituality

DOCTOR: GETTY IMAGES. HALLOWEEN CANDY PINS: COURTESY OF PINPINPALS.COM.

Whether you’re into morning meditation or nightly prayers, having a strong spiritual connection may lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new research review shows. Spiritual practices may help manage stress and lower inflammation.

Eat to boost mental health Celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10 with a colorful veggie-packed salad. There’s a proven link between healthy eating habits and better mental health, especially in women. On the flip side, folks who eat a lot of fast food or sugar are more likely to face mental distress.

Step outside for your eyes Research suggests the number of nearsighted kids, especially those aged 6 to 8, went up this past year with the extra time at home indoors. Eyes need exposure to sunlight and faraway things (like trees down the road) to maintain distance vision.

When facin g a hard task, prioritize sleep— don’t rely on coffe e.

Try the Charge Runn ing app’s new walking program with live coaches.

Chec k out The NoNonsense Meditation Book by Steve n Laure ys, M.D. To amp up the mental benefits of a healt hy diet, get 20 minutes of exerc ise daily.

Sche dule eye exam s for the whole family to monitor vision chan ges.

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Spooky Forest Pudding Cups

Spooky Forest Pudding Cups

2 Stir batter to combine.

Cook in waffle iron per manufacturer’s instructions. Serve warm topped with Sautéed Apples, Pear & Cranberries and also with yogurt if desired.

ACTIVE 1 HR. ✦ TOTAL 3 HR. 50 MIN. INCLUDING CHILLING MAKES 10

BROWNIES: CHRIS COURT. WAFFLES: BRIAN WOODCOCK. GHOST: GETTY IMAGES.

1½ cups sugar ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ⅓ cup cornstarch ½ tsp kosher salt 3½ cups whole milk 6 large egg yolks 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract 32 chocolate sandwich cookies (20 whole, 12 crushed) 1½ cups chocolate chips 4-in. or 6-in. bamboo skewers Chocolate sprinkles and candy pumpkins, for decorating

1 In medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.

Whisk in milk and egg yolks.

Cook on medium, whisking, until just beginning to bubble and thicken, 5 to 7 min. (making sure to stir bottom and corners of pan to prevent scorching). Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until melted and smooth.

2 Place 1 whole cookie in bottom of each of ten 6-oz juice glasses. Top with half of pudding, dividing evenly, then with second cookie.

Top with remaining pudding, then with crushed cookies; cover and chill.

3 Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt chocolate chips per pkg. directions. Transfer to heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and snip off 1 corner.

Pipe lines of chocolate on parchment for tree trunks and place bamboo skewers on top. Pipe chocolate over skewer to cover, then pipe branches. Sprinkle branches with chocolate sprinkles.

Refrigerate until set.

4 Insert trees into glasses of pudding; decorate with candy pumpkins.

PER SERVING 250 CAL, 11.5 G FAT (6.5 G SAT), 6 G PRO, 160 MG SODIUM, 29 G CARB, 1 G FIBER

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Caramel-Pecan Brownies ACTIVE 30 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 2 HR. INCLUDING COOLING MAKES 16 BROWNIES

4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped ¾ cup (1½ sticks) plus 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp kosher salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 7 oz soft caramels (we used Werther’s Original Soft) 1½ cups toasted pecans, roughly chopped ½ tsp flaky sea salt

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-in. square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving 2-in. overhang on all 4 sides.

2 In small saucepan, melt bittersweet chocolate and ¾ cup butter on medium.

Remove from heat, transfer to large bowl, and whisk in sugar, then eggs. Stir in flour and kosher salt. Fold in chocolate chips.

3 Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until set and wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 min. Let cool completely in pan.

4 Once brownies are cool, make topping: Place caramels and remaining Tbsp butter in glass bowl set over (but not in) pot of simmering water and heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, 5 min. Working quickly, stir in pecans; then, using spatula, immediately spread on cooled brownies and sprinkle with sea salt.

Let cool completely, then cut into pieces.

Overnight Yeasted Waffles ACTIVE 20 MIN. TOTAL 1 HR. 20 MIN. INCLUDING CHILLING AND TOPPING MAKES 8 SERVINGS

1½ cups whole milk, at room temp 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 2 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ tsp kosher salt 2 large eggs, at room temp 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 0.32-oz pkg. instant yeast Sautéed Apples, Pear & Cranberries, for serving (recipe at right) Vanilla yogurt, for serving

1 In large bowl, whisk together milk, butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Whisk in eggs, then stir in flour and yeast to combine. Cover and let rest at room temp 1 hr. or chill overnight (mixture should bubble a bit).

Sautéed Apples, Pear & Cranberries ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN. MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS

2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 Gala apples, cored and chopped 1 Bartlett pear, cored and chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves ½ cup cranberries (thawed if frozen) 1½ Tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 Melt butter in large skillet on medium. Add apples, pear, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fruit begins to soften, 3 to 4 min.

2 Add cranberries, sugar, and vanilla and cook until apples and pear begin to lightly caramelize, 2 to 3 min. Remove from heat, then stir in vinegar.

PER SERVING 80 CAL, 3 G FAT (2 G SAT), 0 G PRO, 2 MG SODIUM, 13 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

From Smile File, page 11

Pretzel Ghosts Microwave white candy melts and 1 tsp coconut oil in 20-sec. increments, stirring until melted and smooth.

Dip ends of pretzel rods two-thirds of the way in candy melts, shaking off excess, and place on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Let set until firm. Use black edible marker to create ghost faces.

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Spiced PumpkinMolasses Cake ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 2 HR. 25 MIN. ✦ SERVES 10

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cups cake flour Tbsp pumpkin pie spice tsp baking soda tsp baking powder tsp kosher salt cup molasses cup canned pure pumpkin ¾ cup buttermilk ½ cup vegetable oil 1 large egg Confectioners’ sugar

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 10-in. round cake pan and line with parchment; grease parchment. In large bowl, whisk together flour, pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; make well in center of mixture.

In second bowl, whisk together molasses, pumpkin, buttermilk, oil, and egg. Pour wet ingredients into well of dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. Transfer to prepared pan.

2 Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 55 min. Cool cake in pan on wire rack 10 min., then invert onto rack to cool completely.

3 Just before serving, dust with confectioners’ sugar, using pumpkin stencil made from parchment paper (womansday.com /downloads) if desired.

Mummy Pastries ACTIVE 45 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 3 HR. 45 MIN. INCLUDING CHILLING MAKES 12

2½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 3 Tbsp plus 2 tsp granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 tsp plus a pinch kosher salt 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 3 oz cream cheese, at room temp ½ cup canned pure pumpkin 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 24 edible candy eyes

1 In food processor, pulse flour, 2 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt to combine. Add butter and pulse until it resembles coarse meal with several pea-size pieces remaining, 12 to 15 times. Add 5 Tbsp ice water, 1 Tbsp at a time, pulsing until dough just begins to come together (add up to an additional Tbsp of water if needed).

Divide dough into 2 piles; knead together and wrap each with plastic wrap.

Use plastic to flatten and

Bat & Moon Cupcakes Roll out black fondant and white fondant separately.

Use cookie cutters ($2 each for 3-in. moon or 2¾-in. bat; annclarkcookiecutters.com) to create bat and moon shapes, then let fondant dry overnight to stiffen.

Frost vanilla cupcakes (below) with vanilla buttercream (right). Perch bats and moons on top.

Vanilla Cupcakes ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 40 MIN. MAKES 12 CUPCAKES

1½ 1½ ¼ ½ ¾ 2 ½ ¾

Oil, for pan cups all-purpose flour tsp baking powder tsp kosher salt cup (1 stick) unsalted butter cup sugar large eggs tsp pure vanilla extract cup whole milk

1 Heat oven to 350°F and oil 12-cup muffin pan.

2 In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3 In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 min. Reduce mixer speed to medium and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating each until incorporated before adding next. Beat in vanilla.

4 Reduce mixer speed to low and add flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with milk and beating just until incorporated.

5 Divide batter among muffin cups (about ¼ cup per cup) and

Pumpkin Spice White Russian Place 4 crumbled gingersnap cookies on plate.

Rub rims of 4 glasses with 1 tsp honey. Dip rims in cookie crumbs to coat. In measuring cup, whisk together ¾ cup coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa), ⅔ cup vodka, and 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice. Pour into prepared glasses, dividing evenly; top with ice.

Divide ¾ cup heavy cream evenly among glasses and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

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From Celebrate Halloween, page 37

press dough into loose rectangles. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hr.

2 Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth, about 1 min.

Add pumpkin, egg yolk, pie spice, vanilla, pinch of salt, and remaining 3 Tbsp sugar and beat until smooth, 2 to 3 min.

3 Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

On lightly floured surface, roll 1 piece dough ¼ in. thick. Cut into six 3- by 4-in. rectangles. Transfer to prepared baking sheets.

Repeat with remaining dough. Top each rectangle with rounded Tbsp pumpkin mixture, spreading lightly and leaving ½-in. border around edges.

4 Knead dough scraps together and reroll. Cut into thin strips about ¼ in. wide and 5 in. long. Top hand pies with several overlapping strips to create mummies. Seal edges with fingertips and trim excess.

5 In small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 Tbsp water. Brush strips lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Chill 20 min.

6 Heat oven to 400°F. Bake hand pies until golden brown, 20 to 25 min. Let cool 20 min., then place candy eyes on mummies.

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Vanilla Buttercream

CUPCAKES: JOHN KERNICK. SMOOTHIE BOWLS: CON POULOS. JARRED SALADS: MIKE GARTEN.

ACTIVE 5 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 10 MIN. MAKES 3 CUPS

Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (at room temp) on medium speed until creamy, about 2 min. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add 1 lb confectioners’ sugar, alternating with 2 Tbsp heavy cream. Mix in 2 tsp pure vanilla extract.

Increase speed to high and beat until fluffy, about 2 min.

WD TEST KITCHEN TIP These night scene treats would be extra ghoulish made with red velvet cupcakes (womansday.com /redvelvet).

Peach Smoothie Bowl

Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

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In blender, puree ⅔ cup frozen peaches or mango, ½ cup chopped summer squash, and ¼ cup coconut water until smooth.

In blender, puree 1 cup frozen raspberries, ½ peeled cooked beet, and 6 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk until smooth.

In blender, puree 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup chopped frozen cucumber (no skin), and 2 to 4 Tbsp carrot juice until smooth.

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In 16-oz mason jar, layer 2 Tbsp Southwestern or chipotle ranch dressing; ¼ cup black beans, rinsed; ¼ cup corn kernels; ¼ avocado, chopped; ⅓ cup cooked rice; 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce; and 1 Tbsp shredded Cheddar.

In 16-oz mason jar, layer 2 Tbsp sesame-ginger dressing; ½ cup chopped red cabbage; ½ cup chopped cooked chicken; ¼ cup shredded carrots; ½ cup cooked quinoa; and 2 Tbsp dryroasted edamame or wasabi peas.

In 16-oz mason jar, layer 2 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette; ½ cup cooked pasta; ¼ cup chopped cucumbers; 5 grape tomatoes, halved; ¼ cup cannellini beans, rinsed; ½ cup baby spinach; and fresh basil leaves.

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Orange-Scallion Couscous

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MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large skillet on medium.

Season four 6-oz boneless,skinless chicken breasts or skinless salmon fillets with ½ tsp each ground cumin, kosher salt, and pepper and ¼ tsp smoked paprika and cook until golden brown and cooked through (for chicken) or opaque throughout (for salmon), 5 to 7 min. per side.

Squeeze juice from ½ navel orange into medium bowl (you should have about ¼ cup). Add 1 cup couscous, 2 scallions (thinly sliced), and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Add 1 cup hot water and let sit, covered, 15 min.

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Heat oven to 425°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 lb asparagus (trimmed) with 1 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Roast until just tender, 10 to 12 min.

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Roasted Vegetable Bowl

Romesco Sauce In food processor, pulse 1 cup roasted red peppers, ½ cup (packed) parsley, ¼ cup roasted salted almonds, and a pinch of kosher salt until almost smooth.

Cilantro-Lime Black Beans In small saucepan on medium, combine 1 (15-oz) can black beans (rinsed) and ½ tsp each ground cumin and kosher salt and heat through. Add ¼ cup chopped cilantro and 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice.

Parmesan-Parsley Crumbs Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in small skillet on mediumlow. Add ½ cup panko and toast, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 min.

Transfer to small bowl and stir in 2 Tbsp each finely chopped parsley and grated Parmesan.

Spinach + Cilantro-Lime Black Beans + Maple-Chili Sweet Potatoes + Marinated Mushrooms + Romesco Sauce + Parmesan-Parsley Crumbs + Crumbled Feta

Maple-Chili Sweet Potatoes Whisk together 2 Tbsp each olive oil and maple syrup, 1 tsp chili powder, and ¼ tsp each cayenne and kosher salt. Toss with 2 medium sweet potatoes (cut into ½-in. chunks).

Roast on rimmed baking sheet at 425°F until golden brown and tender, stirring once, 35 to 40 min.

Dark Chocolate Granola Bark SERVES 8

Melt 8 oz dark chocolate (chopped) in microwave, stirring every 20 sec., until melted and smooth. Spread onto parchment in 8- by 12-in. rectangle. Scatter 1 cup favorite granola over chocolate and sprinkle with ½ tsp flaky sea salt. Refrigerate until set, about 20 min. Break into pieces to serve. Can be refrigerated up to 1 week.

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Marinated Mushrooms Whisk together 2 Tbsp each balsamic vinegar and olive oil, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, and ¼ tsp each kosher salt and pepper. Toss with 1 lb cremini mushrooms (halved or quartered if large). Roast on rimmed baking sheet at 425°F until liquid has evaporated, 20 min.

WD TEST KITCHEN TIP To keep the crunch when adding fresh herbs to a dry mixture, as in the cheesy breadcrumbs above, be sure to dry the herbs well after washing.

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Jackfruit Tacos with Pineapple Salsa ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 3 HR. 25 MIN. ✦ SERVES 4 TO 6

JACKFRUIT TACOS: SAM KAPLAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE. CARNE ASADA: CON POULOS. BREAKFAST TACOS: JEFFREY WESTBROOK. FISH TACOS: ALEX LUCK.

1 10-oz can red enchilada sauce Kosher salt and pepper 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 14-oz cans young green jackfruit in brine or water (not syrup), rinsed 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp honey ¼ small ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-in. pieces 1 cup fresh cilantro 8 to 12 hard taco shells, warmed Diced avocado and sour cream, for serving

1 In slow cooker, combine enchilada sauce, ¼ cup water, and ¼ tsp salt. Stir garlic, jackfruit, and all but 2 Tbsp onion into sauce.

Cover and cook on High until very tender, about 3 hr.

2 Ten minutes before serving, whisk together lime juice, honey, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Toss with remaining onion.

3 Using 2 forks, gently break up jackfruit. Toss onion with pineapple and fold in cilantro. Divide jackfruit among taco shells and top with avocado, pineapple salsa, and sour cream if desired.

PER SERVING 340 CAL, 17 G FAT (4 G SAT), 6 G PRO, 1,135 MG SODIUM, 44 G CARB, 8 G FIBER

Carne Asada

Breakfast Tacos

Fish Tacos

ACTIVE 10 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 4

ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 20 MIN. SERVES 2 TO 3

ACTIVE 30 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN. SERVES 4

1 Tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 14-oz pkg. firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and broken into small pieces ½ tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground coriander Kosher salt ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk 6 small corn tortillas, warmed ½ avocado, sliced 1 scallion, thinly sliced 3 radishes, thinly sliced Hot sauce

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp chipotle chili powder 4 5-oz pieces skinless cod fillet, or other firm white fish ¼ red cabbage, thinly sliced 5 Tbsp fresh lime juice (from 3 limes), divided, plus lime wedges for serving Kosher salt and pepper ⅓ cup sour cream 2 Tbsp cilantro leaves, finely chopped 8 small (or 4 large) corn tortillas, warmed 1 avocado, thinly sliced 4 radishes, thinly sliced

1 lb skirt steak, trimmed and cut into 4 pieces Kosher salt and pepper 1 large tomato, chopped ½ avocado, diced ½ small red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 1 small clove garlic, pressed 3 Tbsp lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving 8 corn tortillas

1 Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Season steak with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and grill to desired doneness, 3 to 4 min. per side for mediumrare. Transfer to cutting board and let rest at least 5 min. before slicing.

2 Meanwhile in bowl, toss together tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

3 Grill tortillas until lightly charred, 30 sec. per side.

Fill tortillas with steak and salsa. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

PER SERVING 315 CAL, 13 G FAT (4 G SAT), 27 G PRO, 320 MG SODIUM, 22 G CARB, 5 G FIBER

WD TEST KITCHEN TIP You can prep the salsa up to an hour ahead (it will give the onion time to mellow), but don’t add the tomato and avocado until just before serving.

1 Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high. Add shallot and cook, stirring, 1 min.

Add tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until tofu begins to brown, about 3 min. Add turmeric, cumin, and coriander and ½ tsp salt and cook, stirring 1 min.

2 Add almond milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamy, about 3 min. Season with additional salt if needed.

3 Divide tofu among tortillas and top with avocado, scallion, radishes, and hot sauce.

PER SERVING 400 CAL, 20.5 G FAT (2.5 G SAT), 22 G PRO, 395 MG SODIUM, 32 G CARB, 9 G FIBER

Recipe adapted from Tara Lazar, chef of F10 Creative in Palm Springs, CA.

1 In large bowl, whisk together oil, jalapeño, cumin, oregano, and chipotle chili powder. Add fish and turn to coat. Set aside to marinate briefly.

2 Toss cabbage with 4 Tbsp lime juice and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper; set aside.

3 In small bowl, whisk together sour cream, cilantro, remaining Tbsp lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

4 Heat large nonstick skillet on medium. Add cod and cook until just opaque throughout, 3 to 4 min. per side. Transfer to plate and carefully flake fish.

5 Top tortillas with drained pickled cabbage, fish, avocado, radishes, and sour cream sauce. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

PER SERVING 365 CAL, 20 G FAT (4 G SAT), 26 G PRO, 245 MG SODIUM, 23 G CARB, 7 G FIBER

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Mocha Dessert Tacos ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 6

4 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped 1 tsp instant espresso powder 2 medium bananas 3 large eggs 1 cup blueberries ½ cup whole-wheat flour 2 tsp whole milk ½ tsp baking powder Kosher salt 2 tsp canola oil, divided 2 cups berries (such as blueberries and raspberries)

PER SERVING 260 CAL, 11 G FAT (4.5 G SAT), 7 G PRO, 163 MG SODIUM, 36 G CARB, 7 G FIBER

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Detroit-Style Pepperoni Pizza ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 2 HR. 25 MIN. (INCLUDES DOUGH) MAKES 6 SERVINGS

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb dough, left at room temp 30 min.

4 oz pepperoni, sliced 1½ cups store-bought spicy marinara ½ tsp dried oregano 6 oz low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella, cut into ½-in. cubes 6 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cut into ½-in. cubes

1 Heat oven to 500°F (if you can’t heat oven this high without broiling, heat it to 475°F) with racks in lower and upper thirds. On lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into rectangle about the size of pan.

2 Pour oil into Detroitstyle pizza pan or 9- by 13-in. baking pan and press dough into bottom and ½ in. up sides of prepared pan.

3 Top with half of pepperoni. Spoon on marinara in 3 lengthwise rows. Sprinkle with oregano. Top with mozzarella and Monterey Jack, being sure to push a few pieces between crust and sides of pan. Top with remaining pepperoni.

4 Bake on bottom rack until crust is golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 min.

5 Set oven to broil. Move pizza to top rack and broil until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 1 to 2 min.

Let rest on wire rack 5 min.

Using offset spatula, transfer pizza to cutting board and cut into squares.

WD TEST KITCHEN TIP Make sure to spread mozzarella and Monterey Jack all the way to the edges. This step will result in the signature crisp, crunchy, cheesy crust.

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Flour, for surface Cornmeal, for baking sheet lb pizza dough, left at room temp 30 min. oz cremini mushrooms, very thinly sliced Tbsp olive oil, divided scallions, divided Kosher salt and pepper cups baby arugula Tbsp fresh lemon juice oz finely grated Parmesan

1 Heat oven to 500°F (if you can’t heat oven this high without broiling, heat it to 475°F).

2 On lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into 14-in. oval. Place on cornmealdusted baking sheet.

3 In bowl, toss mushrooms, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 3 thinly sliced scallions, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.

Scatter on pizza dough.

4 Bake until crust is golden brown, 10 to 12 min.

5 In large bowl, toss together arugula, 2 thinly sliced scallions, lemon juice, remaining Tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Top baked pizza with arugula mixture, then scatter Parmesan over it.

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The largest pizza in the world was just over 122 feet in diameter and was prepared in Rome, Italy in 2012. It was also 100% gluten-free!

DESSERT TACOS: CON POULOS. PEPPERONI PIZZA: BRIAN WOODCOCK. SALAD PIZZA: CHRISTOPHER TESTANI.

1 In small bowl, microwave chocolate on High in 20-sec. increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Stir in espresso powder until smooth. Set aside.

2 In blender, puree bananas, eggs, blueberries, flour, milk, baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt until smooth.

3 Heat 1 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet on medium.

Working in batches, add batter by ¼ cupfuls, spreading slightly, and cook until bubbles begin to appear, 2 to 3 min. Flip and cook until golden on bottom, 2 min. more. Repeat with remaining batter, adding remaining oil as needed.

4 Fold each pancake and fill with berries. Drizzle with chocolate-coffee sauce.

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Build-Your-Own Baguette Pizzas

For each pizza, prepare bread: Place oven rack in middle of oven and heat broiler. Split 1 baguette (about 24 in.) and arrange on baking sheet, cut sides up. Broil until light golden brown, 2 to 3 min. Reduce oven temp to 375°F and top bread using recipes below.

Caramelized Shallots, Goat Cheese, and Honey ACTIVE 30 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN. SERVES 6

BAGUETTE PIZZA: MIKE GARTEN. DEEP-DISH PIZZA: ANNA WILLIAMS.

¼ cup olive oil 4 shallots, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped Kosher salt and pepper 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 4 oz mozzarella, coarsely grated ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped Honey, for drizzling

1 Heat oil in medium skillet on medium. Add shallots and garlic, season with a pinch each of salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 18 to 22 min.

2 Spread ricotta over cut sides of bread and sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with shallot mixture, then goat cheese and thyme leaves.

Bake until cheese has melted and bread is crisp, 3 to 5 min. Top with walnuts and drizzle with honey.

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken ⅔ cup Buffalo-style hot sauce ¼ cup ranch dressing, plus more for topping 6 oz mozzarella, coarsely grated ½ cup crumbled blue cheese 2 scallions, thinly sliced Chopped cilantro, for topping

1 In small bowl, combine chicken and hot sauce; set aside. Spread 2 Tbsp dressing over cut side of bread and sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with chicken mixture and blue cheese.

2 Bake until cheese has melted and bread is crisp, 3 to 5 min. Top with scallions and cilantro and drizzle with additional ranch if desired.

Pepperoni 2.0 ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 6

1 15-oz can whole peeled tomatoes, drained 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 1 large clove garlic, finely grated 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 6 oz mozzarella, coarsely grated 2 oz pepperoni, thinly sliced ⅓ cup pickled pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced

1 In medium bowl, crush tomatoes by hand, then stir in oregano, garlic, and anchovies.

2 Spread ½ cup sauce onto cut sides of bread (there will be extra sauce). Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and peppers. Bake until cheese has melted and bread is crisp, 3 to 4 min.

Spinach-andPepperoni-Stuffed Deep-Dish Pizza ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 1 HR. SERVES 4

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing 1 bunch spinach, thick stems discarded, leaves roughly chopped 1 15-oz can petite diced tomatoes, drained 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ½ tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp sugar 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan, divided Kosher salt and pepper Cornmeal, for surface 1 lb pizza dough, halved and left at room temp 30 min.

2 oz pepperoni, very thinly sliced 3 oz part-skim mozzarella, coarsely grated (about ¾ cup) 1 oz grated Asiago cheese, finely shredded (about ¼ cup) Green salad, for serving

1 Heat oven to 425°F. Generously oil 8-in. castiron skillet. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large skillet on medium. Add spinach and cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to wilt. Transfer to plate and let cool; squeeze out excess moisture.

2 In medium bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, oregano,

sugar, 1 Tbsp Parmesan, remaining Tbsp oil, ¼ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper.

3 On surface lightly dusted with cornmeal, shape each ball of dough into 12-in. round. Transfer 1 round to prepared pan, fitting into bottom and up side, letting excess hang over edges.

4 Scatter pepperoni evenly over dough. Top with spinach and mozzarella. Place remaining dough on top of spinach and cheese, fitting it up side of pan. Using sharp knife, cut six 3-in. slits in top of dough (to help steam from spinach escape).

5 Spoon tomato mixture onto dough, then sprinkle with Asiago and remaining Tbsp Parmesan. Pinch 2 overhangs together to seal, then cut away excess dough.

6 Lightly brush dough with oil and bake until crust is golden brown and cheese has melted, 25 to 30 min.

Let cool 5 min., then transfer to cutting board.

Serve with salad if desired.

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Tex-Mex Taco Pizza ACTIVE 30 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 50 MIN. SERVES 8

1 Heat oven to 475°F. On lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into 14-in. oval. Place on cornmeal-dusted baking sheet. Spread salsa all over dough, top with Cheddar, and bake 5 min.

2 Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium.

Add onion and sauté 4 min.

Stir in cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika and cook 1 min.

3 Add beef and ½ tsp salt and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until browned, 5 min. Sprinkle beef over cheese. Top with jalapeños if using. Bake until bottom of crust is golden brown, 12 to 15 min.

4 Mix sour cream and lime juice. Top pizza with lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle with sour cream.

Bonus recipe!

Pumpkin-Chorizo Pizza

Choco-Hazelnut Pizza

Grilled Sausage and Pepper Pizza

ACTIVE 30 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 45 MIN. SERVES 4

ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 20 MIN. SERVES 4

ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 4

1 ¼ 6

1 ½ 1 1 1 4

Cornmeal, for baking sheet Flour, for surface lb pizza dough, left at room temp 30 min. small pumpkin (about 8 oz) oz fresh chorizo, casings removed, broken into small pieces cup flat-leaf parsley leaves red onion, thinly sliced small red chile, sliced Tbsp thinly sliced lemon zest Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and pepper oz Gruyère cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup), divided

1 Heat oven to 475°F. Sprinkle baking sheet with cornmeal or line with parchment paper. On lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into large rectangle and transfer to prepared sheet.

2 Peel pumpkin with vegetable peeler, then shave flesh into thin ribbons to equal 2 cups. In large bowl, toss together pumpkin, chorizo, parsley, onion, chile (if using), lemon zest, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add half of Gruyère and toss to combine.

3 Scatter pumpkin mixture over dough and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère.

Bake until crust is deep golden brown and pumpkin is tender, 10 to 15 min.

Flour, for surface 1 lb pizza dough, left at room temp 30 min.

1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread ¼ toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1 oz honey brittle, broken into pieces Shaved dark chocolate, for serving

1 Heat oven to 475°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2 On floured surface, shape pizza dough into 14-in. round and place on prepared sheet. Brush top with coconut oil. Bake until crust is puffed and light golden brown, 10 to 12 min.

3 Let cool slightly, then spread chocolate-hazelnut spread over top, leaving border all the way around.

Sprinkle with hazelnuts, brittle, and shaved chocolate if desired, then cut into pieces.

Flour, for dusting 1 lb pizza dough, left at room temp 30 min.

2 tsp olive oil, divided 2 small peppers (1 red and 1 orange), quartered 2 sweet Italian sausage links (about 8 oz), halved lengthwise 4 oz part-skim mozzarella, coarsely grated ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 3 pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced

1 Heat grill to medium-high.

Lightly dust baking sheet with flour. On floured surface, shape pizza dough into 14-in. round and place on prepared sheet. Brush top with 1 tsp oil.

2 Place peppers and sausages, cut sides down, on grill and cook, covered, 3 min. Turn and grill, covered, until sausages are cooked through and peppers are tender, 2 to 3 min. more. Transfer to cutting board and slice.

3 Transfer pizza dough to grill, oiled side down, and cook, covered, until top begins to bubble and bottom is crisp, about 2 min. Brush top of dough with remaining tsp oil.

4 Turn dough over and sprinkle grilled side with half of mozzarella, then onion.

Top with peppers, sausage, and pepperoncinis, then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Grill, covered, until bottom is golden brown and crisp and mozzarella has melted, about 3 min.

Transfer to cutting board and cut into pieces.

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About $14 billion worth of pizza was delivered last year in the United States. That’s a lot of dough!

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1½ lbs pizza dough, left at room temp 30 min.

1 cup salsa 1 cup extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 lb lean ground beef ½ cup pickled jalapeño slices (optional) ¼ cup light sour cream 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 heart romaine lettuce, thinly sliced 2 small plum tomatoes, chopped

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Then hollow out bottom part too and, on each side, cut a hole halfway down; push skeleton arms (we bought these from halloweenfxprops.com) through. Cut divots in bottom’s base to keep arms steady. For skull, trace plastic Halloween eyeballs on a small white pumpkin; hollow inside traced circles with melon baller, push eyeballs into holes, and then carve a mouth.

Position stemless white pumpkin inside bottom section of big pumpkin for body; top with skull. Secure top and bottom sections of large orange pumpkin along back and sides with wood skewers. Arrange skeleton hands over top.

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