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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Fried Fish Tacos

This fried fish taco recipe is easy to make for dinner any night of the week. Use cod, halibut, walleye or any flaky whitefish that can stand up to a good beer batter and hot oil. Serve with crunchy cabbage and warm tortillas.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Chicken Flautas

3 reviews

Flautas are similar to taquitos, but flautas are usually made with flour tortillas that are slightly larger than the corn...


Nonni’s Fritole

2 reviews

My Italian grandmother was famous for her fritole and made them for her family and friends. We found her recipe...


Crispy Ranch Fried Chicken

2 reviews

It's almost impossible to improve crispy fried chicken. A sprinkling of ranch dressing mix in the coating makes it happen,...


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Toasted Ravioli

9 reviews

While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant!...

Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles

Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John...


Chicken Rangoon Egg Rolls

1 review

This is a recipe that I made into my own—a friend served a layered appetizer paired with crackers, and I...

Beef Flautas

This traditional Mexican flautas recipe is one of my favorite dishes to make for my family. The spices and onion...


Beef Wellington Fried Wontons

3 reviews

These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...


Deep-Fried Cookies

1 review

My kids love this delicious, indulgent treat. I like to give the batter a kick by adding a pinch of...


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Homemade Fry Bread

3 reviews

Crispy, doughy and totally delicious, this fry bread is fantastic with nearly any sweet or savory topping you can think...

Quick Jalapeno Hush Puppies

1 review

The crunchy exterior of these southern-style snacks is a nice contrast to the moist cornbread. Jalapeno peppers and hot sauce...


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Chicken Wings with Spicy Apricot Sauce

Everyone gobbles these up at Christmas potlucks! My mother gave me the recipe for this anytime appetizer with its flavorful...


Chocolate-Hazelnut Spoons

4 reviews

My daughter has an amazing time decorating spoons. She then likes to stir them into hot chocolate. —January Brylow, Milwaukee,...


Buffalo Chicken Wings

2 reviews

Hot wings got their start in Buffalo, New York, in a kitchen. Although there was no game on at the...


Crisp Rosettes

2 reviews

Shaped like delicate snowflakes, these crisp rosettes make a lovely winter dessert. Field editor Rita Christianson of Glenburn, North Dakota...

Butternut Squash Doughnuts

2 reviews

My mother and I used to make several batches of these butternut squash doughnuts at a time. They're not only...


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Wonton Mozzarella Sticks

81 reviews

You won't believe something this easy could taste so fantastic! Crunchy outside with gooey cheese inside, these mozzarella sticks are...


Coconut Shrimp

2 reviews

Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor when field editor Marie Hattrup from the Dalles, Oregon gives it a tropical twist....


Batter-Fried Fish

6 reviews

Whether I'm fixing cod fillets or my husband's catch of the day, this fish fry batter makes the fish golden...


Banana Fritters

Soon after I made these fritters for the first time, my husband began requesting them on a regular basis. I...


Easy Coconut Shrimp

3 reviews

Guests are always impressed when I serve these restaurant-quality shrimp. A selection of sauces served alongside adds the perfect touch....


Quick Coconut Shrimp

5 reviews

These coconut-fried shrimp are downright addicting. If you ask me, the bigger the shrimp, the better. That way you can...


Beef Fondue with Mustard-Mayonnaise Sauce

1 review

Fondue is fun, but for me, the accompanying sauces are what make them even more delicious. This creamy, zippy sauce...


Carrot Fritters

3 reviews

Crispy and mild flavored, this fun finger food always gets snatched up quickly. If there are any leftovers, these carrot...

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Rhubarb Fritters

4 reviews

I got this recipe from my niece's son. Since we live in apple country, we have enjoyed apple fritters for...


Tostones

Although I grew up eating many dishes from Puerto Rico, tostones have always been a favorite for me. I...


Cornflake Fried Ice Cream

1 review

Make this Mexican restaurant-style dessert at home! Drizzle hot fudge or caramel on top of this crunchy, creamy frozen treat....


Chickpea Fritters with Sweet-Spicy Sauce

2 reviews

Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan, where I grew up. I have combined the light spice...


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Beef Chimichangas

16 reviews

My husband loves this beef chimichanga recipe! I often double the recipe and freeze the chimichangas individually to take out...


Indiana-Style Corn Dogs

6 reviews

One of the best parts of the many fairs and festivals in Indiana is the corn dogs! My family loves...