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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Squash and Spinach Pierogi Casserole

3 reviews

This spinach pierogi casserole can be spiced to your liking. Once you've mastered the recipe, try using other savory pierogi in place of the potato and cheese version. —Susan Skrtich, Hamilton, Ontario

Sassy Southwest Stuffed Shells

1 review

When I was a child, my mom made this dish quite often. When I came across her recipe on an...


Potluck Ham and Pasta

6 reviews

This easy meal-in-one dish is a real crowd-pleaser on chilly nights. Because it bakes in two pans, you could freeze...


Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine

29 reviews

As a cattle rancher, my husband's a big fan of beef. For him to comment on a poultry dish is...


Southwestern Spaghetti Casserole

11 reviews

A close friend made this Mexican-Italian bake for me almost 20 years ago, and I've prepared it regularly ever since....

Four-Cheese Turkey Pasta Bake

6 reviews

Leftover turkey combines with penne and cheeses to make a classic comfort food. The pasta bake works with chicken, shrimp...


Italian Bow Tie Bake

9 reviews

Served with a green salad and garlic bread, this is the easiest dinner I prepare for my family. They love...

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Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese

26 reviews

Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it....


Cheese-Stuffed Shells

82 reviews

When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...


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Florentine Spaghetti Bake

38 reviews

This hearty sausage entree will appeal to just about everyone. My daughter serves it often to her hardworking family on...


Beefy Noodle Casserole

2 reviews

When life calls for a dish for a potluck or family event, we stir up a batch of beef and...

Porcini Mac & Cheese

6 reviews

This recipe was inspired by a mushroom mac and cheese I had at a local restaurant. I incorporated the fall...


Contest-Winning Pepper Jack Mac

13 reviews

When I want to make something hearty, creamy and cheesy, I go with this dish. It's comfort food at its...


Scallop Mac & Cheese

14 reviews

A nice way to dress up this favorite feel-good food is to add scallops. They transform mac and cheese into...


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Three-Cheese Spirals

Sour cream and three kinds of cheese create the creamy coating for this tasty "twist" on macaroni and cheese. It...


Over-the-Top Mac ‘n’ Cheese

21 reviews

This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a...

Marvelous Shells ‘n’ Cheese

3 reviews

Says Lauren Versweyveld of Delavan, Wisconsin: “This macaroni dish is so good! I adapted the recipe from one my mother...


Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells

9 reviews

When chicken Parmesan meets stuffed shells, it's love at first bite. The texture of the chicken holds up in the...


Three-Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli

15 reviews

When my husband travels for work, I make a special dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing...


Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo with Bacon

8 reviews

This is a unique and delicious pasta, perfect for fall. I made this for my girlfriends, and everyone asked for...


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Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake

20 reviews

I've taken this hot dish to potlucks and it's received rave reviews. There's never a morsel left. Best of all,...


Sausage Spinach Pasta Bake

14 reviews

I’ve swapped in other meats—such as chicken sausage, veal or ground pork—and added in summer squash, zucchini, green beans and...


Macaroni Taco Bake

23 reviews

Comforting mac and cheese with a touch of taco flavoring and tortilla-chip crunch—no wonder everyone loves it! It's a fun...


Garlic Bread Pasta Torte

2 reviews

My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for a clever dinner torte. We save the bread crusts to...


Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

17 reviews

Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together...

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Homemade Manicotti

36 reviews

These tender manicotti are much easier to stuff than the purchased variety. People are always amazed when I say I...


Taco-Filled Pasta Shells

61 reviews

I've been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the...


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Mini Mac & Cheese Bites

19 reviews

Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. Instead, the adults...


Ravioli Casserole

40 reviews

The whole family will love the fun, cheesy flavor of this ravioli casserole. It's like lasagna—without all the fuss! Timesaving...


Pizza Macaroni & Cheese

16 reviews

My grandma made this for us once when she came to visit and I never forgot just how good it...


Ham & Swiss Baked Penne

14 reviews

As a kid I loved to the hot ham and Swiss sandwiches from a local fast-food restaurant. With its melty,...