# Pumpkin-Inspired Meat Sandwiches Serve Up a Jack-O-Lantern Sloppy Joe This Halloween By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-29 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackolantern-sloppy-joe References: [foodgawker](http://foodgawker.com///) & [smallwalletbigappetite](http://www.smallwalletbigappetite.com/2012/10/mini-jack-o-lantern-sloppy-joe-pies-sundaysupper.html) Serve up a creepily delicious meal this Halloween with the Jack-O-Lantern Sloppy Joe recipe. This awesomely festive dinner is sure to make all your little [trick-or-treaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boo-bag-meal) smile. Not only is it a hearty, classic childhood favorite, it's also totally pumpkin-themed. Laura at the Small Wallet Big Appetite website gives step-by-step instructions on how to create this cute dinner. The pies have a tasty warm sloppy Joe filling that will give your kids enough energy to go door to door all night long on Halloween. What's especially fun about this recipe is that it has a [Jack-O-Lantern face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur) on top, which Laura created by cutting out a [spooky face on pastry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-sausage-red-pepper-pasty). These are sure to satisfy any ghoul this Halloween. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creepy Halloween Meals:** There is a trend of creating creepy and festive meals for Halloween, providing opportunities for unique culinary experiences. - **Pumpkin-themed Recipes:** The popularity of pumpkin-themed recipes is growing, opening up opportunities for innovative dishes and products. - **Festive Food Decoration:** More people are interested in creatively decorating their food for special occasions, offering potential for disruptive innovation in food presentation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of creating themed meals for Halloween, developing new products and recipes. - **Culinary Arts Education:** Culinary schools and online courses can incorporate the trend of pumpkin-themed recipes into their curriculum to attract students interested in innovative cooking techniques. - **Food Styling:** The food styling industry can leverage the interest in creative food decoration for special occasions by offering services and products that help individuals enhance their festive presentations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Carved Pineapples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carved-pineapples.md) - [Halloween-Themed Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chomps-snackolantern.md) - [Tangy Sloppy Joe Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloppy-joe-pizza.md) - [Mummy-Inspired halloween tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mummy-wrapped-monster-taco.md) - [Fast-Food Sloppy Joe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloppy-joe.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spiced-joejoes.md) - [Halloween-Themed Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basic-witch-shake.md) - [Halloween-Honoring QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boo-bag.md) - [Bright Red Halloween Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-monster-taco.md)