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Recipe Exchange: ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ baked cheese and Calabrian chile eyeballs

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: October 31, 2026 4:00 AM CT | Published: October 31, 2026 4:00 AM CT

Cookbook author and personal chef Andrea LeTard loves Halloween.

LeTard, the author of “Andrea’s Cooktales,” celebrates Halloween all October with activities ranging from chili and scary movie nights to hayrides, visits to haunted houses and even a girls’ night out with pumpkin and spooky wine pairings.

“Halloween is my favorite day of the year and creating new recipes around the holiday has become a fun challenge for me every October,” LeTard said.

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Jennifer Chandler

Jennifer Chandler

A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.

She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.


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