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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Jewish Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread

2 reviews

This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with a cup of coffee, hot cocoa or milk. —Monica Schnapp, Irvine, California

Hanukkah Cookies

1 review

Cream cheese adds richness to these Hanukkah cookies. Decorate them with royal icing or your favorite buttercream frosting and toppings....


Homemade Gelt

Giving chocolate coins to children, and sometimes to teachers, is a long-standing Hanukkah tradition. This homemade version of gelt uses...


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Matzo Ball Soup

This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead...


Passover Rainbow Cookies

1 review

The name "rainbow cookies" is actually a bit of a misnomer for these classic New York treats. To make the...

Matzo Toffee

7 reviews

Once you start eating matzo toffee, you may not be able to stop! Matzo crackers are topped with buttery caramel,...


Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole

1 review

Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped...

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Flavorful Beef Brisket

A memorable part of my wedding day was the supper my mom prepared. This moist fork-tender brisket is a popular...


Cherry Cheese Blintzes

13 reviews

These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them...


Charoset

3 reviews

Charoset with apples, walnuts and spices has a special meaning for the Passover holiday. It represents mortar used for brickmaking...


Aunt Shirley’s Liver Pate

1 review

While living in San Francisco, I developed this liver pate recipe to serve at our many get-togethers with friends. Now...