MomTalk.com October 7, 2008: The women's magazine for moms about children, family, health, home, fashion, careers, marriage & more

Goblin's Delight: A Fortifying Stew for Trick-or-Treaters

By D. Kubovy

Halloween night is an exciting, fun event for the whole family. There are costumes, loads of candy, and the fun of scurrying around from house to house in your neighborhood. But don't forget -- trick-or-treating is hard work! Depending on where you live, the temperatures can get chilly, and you can log a lot if miles. What better way to wind up the festivities than by getting back to the house, shucking off the masks, and sitting down to a hearty, warm, delicious meal?

We've got a tasty recipe for chicken noodle stew with sweet potatoes that can be prepared Halloween morning, then cooked in a slow-cooker until evening. It's a ghoulish delight that will revive your family as they take stock of the take from their rounds.

Chicken Noodle Stew with Sweet Potatoes

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