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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Juicy Air-Fryer Cornish Hens

This easy air-fryer recipe will help you put a gourmet meal on the table in 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights! — Katrina Adams, Mount Olive, Alabama

Chicken Gravy

This is a quick and easy chicken gravy for roasted chicken or baked chicken of any kind. It also goes...


Cream Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms

1 review

You’ll love the freshness from the parsley and thyme in these little cream cheese-stuffed mushrooms. Our family loves them! —Rachel...


Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette

1 review

—Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Executive Culinary Director


Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce

2 reviews

This South American condiment, ­featuring fresh cilantro and parsley, is more than just a sauce for tossing with meatballs. You’ll...

Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps

2 reviews

I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...


Greek Olive Tapenade

Welcome to an olive lover’s dream. Mix olives with freshly minced garlic, parsley and a few drizzles of olive oil...

Low-Fat Tangy Tomato Dressing

4 reviews

This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to...


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Quick Green Beans with Bacon

20 reviews

Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to...


Fennel Spinach Saute

2 reviews

Spinach and fennel are two of my favorite veggies, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This...


Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Garlic

7 reviews

When we have company, these sprouts are my go-to side dish because they look and taste fantastic. Fancy them up...

Pepper and Fresh Herb Frittata

Peppers add “zing” to this wonderful egg dish, chock-full of herby seasoning. It’s simple to put together for breakfast or...


Spicy Shrimp

8 reviews

Not too hot but full of flavor, these shrimp are one of a kind. They're easy to make and...


Snow Pea Holiday Wreath

4 reviews

Santa himself might stop to sample this pretty-as-a-picture finger food! Crunchy green pea pods and juicy red tomatoes add a...


Orange Tarragon Gravy

1 review

Tarragon adds terrific flavor to this gravy, while orange juice adds a bit of sweetness. —Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California


Buffet Scrambled Eggs

4 reviews

These are my favorite scrambled eggs. The white sauce, flavored with chicken bouillon, keeps the eggs creamy and moist. It's...

Huevos Diablos

You'll think these eggs really do have a bit of devil's heat in them. For a milder version, remove the...


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Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

4 reviews

It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


Super Simple Garlic Broccoli

6 reviews

My kids love broccoli, especially with lots of garlic. This recipe is wonderful for a special occasion, but it’s so...


Horseradish Deviled Eggs

33 reviews

People say "Wow!" when they taste these flavorful, tangy horseradish deviled eggs. The bold combination of ground mustard, dill and...


Mini Ham & Cheese Quiches

9 reviews

We bake mini quiches for breakfast or brunch with ham and cheddar in muffin pans. Salad croutons replace the need...


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Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan

19 reviews

I couldn’t shake my mashed potato habit—until I tried mashed cauliflower with a similar consistency. I started making my own,...


Pan-Seared Lamb Chops

A trio of garlic, rosemary and mint enhances the flavor of these chops, along with the luxuriously flavorful sauce on...


Pimiento Green Beans

Here's an easy way to turn everyday green beans into a special side dish. Pimientos, Parmesan cheese and chicken broth...


Deviled Eggs with Bacon

13 reviews

These yummy deviled eggs went over so well at our summer cookouts, I started making them for holiday dinners, too....

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Sautéed Broccoli

4 reviews

I invented this sauteed broccoli recipe while looking for a different way to cook broccoli that was lower in fat...


Sage Turkey Sausage Patties

6 reviews

When you want to cut salt and saturated fat, turkey sausage is a wonderful option. The aroma of these patties...


Caprese Salad Kabobs

30 reviews

Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make...


Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

1 review

Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could...


Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Mini Peppers

3 reviews

There's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie,...


Garlic-Herb Mini Quiches

3 reviews

Looking for a wonderful way to impress guests? You’ve got it—and you need only five ingredients to make these tasty...