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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    Sweet and Hot Chicken with Dill Pickle Sauce

    5 reviews

    This is my low-carb version of Nashville hot chicken. We try to cut carbs as much as possible, so the fried breaded version and the sandwich version of this dish were out. Instead, I make a baked rendition with the same delicious flavors. This is also amazing made with chicken tenders and served in wraps. —Fay A. Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas

    The Best Gravy Boats for Your Thanksgiving Table

    At Thanksgiving, gravy is just as important as the turkey. We found the very best gravy boats to make dinner...


    How to Make Cranberry Relish

    This zesty, easy-to-make cranberry relish recipe belongs on your Thanksgiving table.


    Easy Pickled Apples

    These easy pickled apples are perfect alongside a pork entree or salad, or with a charcuterie cheese board. —Rashanda Cobbins,...


    Pickled Cherry Tomatoes

    These pickled cherry tomatoes really pop in your mouth. They stay beautifully bright red and are fresh tasting, too. —Peggy...

    Pickled Red Cabbage

    This bright and tangy pickled red cabbage is so pretty! The color is gorgeous, and the cabbage maintains a nice...


    Slow-Cooker Caramelized Onions

    2 reviews

    Slow-cooker caramelized onions will make any meal taste better. Toss them on a burger or sandwich, or in scrambled eggs...

    Pickled Jalapeno Rings

    I started canning Hungarian hot and mild peppers with my dad every year, but they are hard to find in...


    What Is Maror? Here’s How to Make Maror for Passover

    Maror, or bitter herbs, is a key Passover symbol. Here's what it represents and how to make maror for your...



    Spicy Pickled Strawberries

    1 review

    I developed a unique healthy recipe to feature my most-loved spring and summer fruit. My favorite way to serve these...


    Pickled Corn

    When fresh corn is in season and you're overeating it straight off the cob, try making pickled corn instead! —Amanda...


    Pickled Green Tomatoes

    I had no clue what to do with all the green tomatoes from my garden until my husband said to...


    Strawberry Limoncello Jam

    This is one of my top-selling jams at the farmers market during the spring. It's amazing over a scoop of...


    Chicken Gravy

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

    How to Make Gravy from Scratch—Perfect for Thanksgiving Dinner

    Our Test Kitchen shows you how to make gravy from scratch for your tastiest dinner yet.


    Vegan Gravy

    1 review

    This vegan gravy is really easy to make. I like to serve it over poutine, but it's perfect with mashed...


    Our Favorite Holiday Spices from The Spice House

    We talked to the experts at The Spice House about which holiday spices and herbs are best to use this...


    Gluten-Free Gravy

    1 review

    I love this gluten-free gravy–it's so versatile! It can be used with an everyday meal or aside a holiday feast....


    15 of Our Best Thanksgiving Gravy Recipes

    Forget store-bought! You can make flavorful gravy from scratch in 20 minutes. Here are Thanksgiving gravy recipes to keep handy...


    Watermelon Rind Preserves

    1 review

    This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


    What Is Mole Sauce?

    Layered with flavor (and labor-intensive!), Mexican mole is a delicious, complex sauce with many varieties.


    Cranberry Pumpkin Chutney

    It's a waste to throw out carved jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween, so I decided to make a pumpkin chutney with them....


    Citrus Cantaloupe Butter

    This sweet, chunky cantaloupe butter gets its warm spice flavor from the cinnamon. Orange sections and lime juice give it...

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    What Is Pimiento Cheese and Why Everyone (Not Just Southerners) Should Try It

    Are you really asking "what is pimiento cheese?" Well, take it from a Southerner on why this spread is a...


    Homemade Turkey Seasoning

    Use this simple rub over your turkey to create the delicious flavors your family craves during the holidays. While the...


    Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

    2 reviews

    This tangy Kansas City BBQ sauce is lip-smacking good. It's thick, and a little sweet with a touch of heat....


    Grandma’s Baked Ham Salad Sandwiches

    1 review

    This is another tried-and-true recipe I found in my grandma's recipe box. I love seeing her handwriting on faded notecards....


    Russian Potato Salad

    1 review

    This Russian potato salad recipe comes from my grandmother, who had written it down in Russian before she translated it...


    Easy Pickled Vegetables

    This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...