# Jack-O-Lantern Veggie Dishes The Pizza Pepper Jack is the Perfect Healthy Halloween Appetizer By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-appetizer References: [spabettie](http://spabettie.com/2012/09/05/pizza-pepper-jacks/) & [foodie](http://www.foodie.com/recipe/2012/08/16/pizza-pepper-jacks-2/) If you're looking for a [healthy alternative to candy this Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welchs-juicefuls-monster-splash), then you should check out this great [pumpkin-inspired Halloween appetizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-bites) called the Pizza Pepper Jack. This great Halloween recipe comes from Kristina Sloggett. The DIY recipe is available on her website spabettie. These cute jack-o-lantern shaped veggie treats are easy to make thanks to Sloggett's step-by-step instructions. Not only are they delicious, they're also sure way to squeeze some healthiness into your child's diet during an overly sugar-filled holiday. The peppers are used to hold a delicious [pizza-flavored filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-haunt-box). The most fun part about them is that the peppers are cut to look like a classic jack-o-latern, with a face and removable top. Try out this DIY Halloween recipe if you're looking for a healthy alternative Halloween appetizer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Halloween Alternative:** Create innovative, healthy alternatives to traditional candy treats for Halloween. - **DIY Halloween Recipes:** Tap into the DIY trend and provide step-by-step instructions for creative Halloween recipes. - **Incorporating Veggies Into Holiday Meals:** Find new ways to incorporate vegetables into holiday meals and make them fun and appealing for children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Cater to the growing market of health-conscious consumers by offering innovative, vegetable-based recipes and products for Halloween and other holidays. - **Cooking and Recipe Blogs:** Build a following by providing unique, DIY recipes and step-by-step instructions for seasonal and themed dishes, such as Halloween appetizers. - **Children's Health and Nutrition:** Develop products and recipes that encourage children to eat healthier, particularly during holidays when sugary treats are abundant. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Carved Pineapples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carved-pineapples.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Halloween-Themed Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chomps-snackolantern.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-taiwan-1.md) - [Halloween-Themed Candy Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandworm-pizzert.md) - [Bright Red Halloween Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-monster-taco.md) - [Halloween-Themed Kid's Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-menu.md) - [Spooky Volcano-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-volcano-pizza.md) - [Savoy Pumpkin Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashing-pumpkin.md)