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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Cowboy Pasta

2 reviews

This Cowboy Pasta recipe combines ground beef, bacon, corn, tangy buttermilk and Monterey Jack cheese for an easy but hearty weeknight dinner. Add more chili powder or a chopped jalapeno to give this delicious pasta dish more of a kick. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Texas Chicken Spaghetti

7 reviews

This recipe for Texas chicken spaghetti was given to me years ago by a favorite sister-in-law, a wonderful cook. My...


Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

8 reviews

I don't know one family that doesn't have some crazy, hectic weeknights. This slow-cooker baked ziti recipe was a delicious,...


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Make-Ahead Spicy Olive Pasta

This is a fancy version of my grandchildren's favorite baked spaghetti. It feels like such a special dinner, and it's...


Decadent Spinach-Stuffed Shells

1 review

I created this comforting stuffed shells dish to serve on Christmas Eve, but it’s so good we enjoy it all...

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Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno

12 reviews

After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it—and I think I...


Perfect Four-Cheese Lasagna

5 reviews

Lasagna is one of my favorites, and this is the recipe I’ve been making since I was a teenager. It’s...

Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake

10 reviews

My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any...


Three-Cheese Chicken Bake

12 reviews

This is a hearty, comforting casserole that's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and interesting colors ensures I come...


Pizza Pasta Casserole

64 reviews

Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to...


Easy Mostaccioli

24 reviews

This rich and cheesy casserole freezes so well that no one would ever guess it had been on ice! It’ll...

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Nikki’s Perfect Pastitsio

32 reviews

My mother used to work so hard in the kitchen to make this classic Greek dish, and the results were...


Ham-Stuffed Manicotti

7 reviews

Here's a fun an different use for ham. It's unexpected combined with the manicotti, yet delicious. The creamy cheese sauce...


Confetti Spaghetti

53 reviews

It's not uncommon for folks to go back for second helpings of this hearty main dish when I share it...


Oven-Ready Lasagna

When company drops in, Debbie uses the sauce to assemble this cheesy lasagna. Oven-ready noodles, which don't need to be...


Taco Pasta Shells

I tease my family that we have to save leftovers of this dish for my lunch the next day. This...

Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

6 reviews

This easy chicken tetrazzini is made with leftover cooked chicken and canned soup. It's the perfect recipe for busy weeknights...


Penne & Sausage Casseroles

16 reviews

Cheese, sausage and mushrooms make this casserole a consistent hit. It comes together quickly and feeds a crowd, too. —John...


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Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni

8 reviews

Legendary mac and cheese is a must-have for big family events. This ultimate comfort food is a divine blend of...


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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

8 reviews

My family was growing tired of traditional red sauce lasagna, so I created this fun twist using a creamy homemade...


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Veggie Macaroni & Cheese

19 reviews

This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave...


Cheesy Spaghetti Bake

9 reviews

With the favorite ingredients of spaghetti and meat sauce, this recipe makes two hearty family-style casseroles. It’s marvelous for entertaining...


Almond Chicken Pasta Bake

2 reviews

This is a full-flavored, all-in-one chicken casserole. It is one of my go-to recipes when serving a large group, since...


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Chicken & Cheese Noodle Bake

52 reviews

This is the recipe my daughters and I often make for new parents when they come home from the hospital....


Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake

13 reviews

My family loves pasta, so I decided to get in the kitchen and come up with my own chicken pasta...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni

3 reviews

Our family of four loves this creamy and cheesy casserole so much that we have few leftovers. It's a delicious...


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Olive Beef Pasta

Since I received this recipe from a friend several years ago, it's been a much-requested recipe by my family. Green...


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Mock Ravioli

My Italian aunt makes homemade ravioli for special occasions. But when she has a taste for ravioli without all the...


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...


Bacon-Colby Lasagna

14 reviews

My grandmother added bacon to her cheesy lasagna—something she borrowed from carbonara-style pasta. I learned so much by her side....


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Mostaccioli

15 reviews

Even though we're not Italian, this rich, cheesy pasta dish is a "family tradition" for holidays and special occasions. I...