Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Pear, Apple and Celery Salad

This salad is incredibly fresh and bright, but uses apples and pears, making it perfect for fall and winter. The vibrant lemon vinaigrette and rich brown butter pecans make it feel extra special. —Mallory Oniki

Pressure-Cooker Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

1 review

This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. It's wonderful for lunch alongside a healthy salad or a...


Slow-Cooked Vegetables

4 reviews

I like to simmer this satisfying side dish in my Crock-Pot. Vegetables, especially the garden-fresh kind, are my favorite to...


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Modern Waldorf Salad

A Waldorf salad inspired my pasta dish. I use smoked turkey, apples, strawberries and orecchiette. Rotisserie chicken and other fruits...


Garden-Fresh Seafood Cocktail

4 reviews

For something cool on a hot day, we mix shrimp and crabmeat with crunchy veggies straight from the garden. Look...

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Granny’s Spicy Soup

My mother makes the best soups around and has become known to others as "The Soup Lady". When my kids...


Antipasto Marinated Vegetables

The colorful vegetables and the tart dressing make this a lively addition to a holiday table. Serve it as a...

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Scalloped Corn with Vegetables

You'll hear an earful from guests when you offer this creamy corn dish at Thanksgiving dinner —or any other occasion....


Cream of Butternut Soup

7 reviews

Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and a little sherry do an incredible job of seasoning this slightly sweet butternut soup. After I...


Stuffed Cornish Game Hens

1 review

THIS ENTREE makes an ordinary day special. Whenever I cook Cornish hens for my husband and me, it stirs up...


Apple-Cranberry Relish

4 reviews

This fresh, ruby-colored cranberry apple relish is sweet and tangy, and the celery gives it a terrific crunch. At our...

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Olive-Stuffed Celery

11 reviews

My grandmother taught both me and my mom this appetizer recipe for stuffed celery. We always serve it at Christmas...


Creamy Asparagus Chowder

9 reviews

Although this soup is best when made with fresh asparagus, you can use frozen or canned. I like to blanch...


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Forgotten Jambalaya

162 reviews

During chilly times of the year, I fix this slow-cooker jambalaya recipe at least once a month. It’s so easy—just...


Vegetable Turkey Soup

9 reviews

Low-sodium ingredients don't diminish the full flavor of this brothy ground turkey vegetable soup. The turkey lends a heartiness that...


Skillet Shrimp Jambalaya

6 reviews

Spice up this shrimp jambalaya to your taste by increasing the amount of Creole seasoning and cayenne pepper. You can...

Celery-Onion Popovers

1 review

I found this handwritten recipe in a cookbook I received from my mom. With onion and celery, these pleasing popovers...


Cranberry Chutney

11 reviews

You can serve this chunky chutney over cream cheese or Brie with crackers, or as a condiment with roast pork...


Easy Corn Chowder

When I was growing up, my grandfather would often serve steaming bowls of corn chowder. I tried to capture that...


Apricot-Ricotta Stuffed Celery

6 reviews

The healthful protein filling can double as a dip for sliced apples. I often make this treat ahead so the...


Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

2 reviews

I made this cornbread sausage stuffing over 45 years ago as part of a special dinner I prepared to thank...


Asparagus Potato Soup

4 reviews

"This creamy and comforting soup is a terrific way to warm up on a cold or rainy day," writes Sherry...


Simple Waldorf Salad

1 review

This is my go-to salad when I need a quick little meal. When I want a sweeter taste, I use...


Creamy Root Veggie Soup

4 reviews

On chilly nights, we fill the pot with parsnips and celery root for a smooth, creamy soup. Garlic, bacon and...