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 Italian Holiday Bread

4 reviews

This is authentic ciambellotto, a sweet loaf my great-grandmother used to bake in Italy. I still use her traditional recipe—the only update I made was for using modern appliances. —Denise Perrin, Vancouver, Washington

Orange-Almond Choclava

1 review

A twist on classic baklava, this recipe adds semisweet chocolate to the nut filling and drizzles even more chocolate on...


Plum Conserve

1 review

My mouthwatering conserve is a versatile gift. It makes a lovely garnish for rolls during holiday feasts, is delicious paired...


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Double Chocolate, Orange and Hazelnut Biscotti

Biscotti are easier to make than you might think, and they’re delicious with breakfast or as a snack. They store...


Orange Zucchini Muffins

7 reviews

For tender muffins, try this tip: When combining the muffin batter, stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Overmixing makes...

Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies

9 reviews

These tender cookies are pretty to look at—and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost...


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Orange Cinnamon Bread

Instead of wrapping up presents to give at Christmas, I customarily knead them. This citrusy cinnamon bread is a hit...

Cranberry Orange Sandwich Cookies

2 reviews

My sweet-tart cookies make a terrific addition to a holiday dessert tray. I love the creamy orange filling.—Trisha Kruse, Eagle,...


Lemon Tea Cookies

18 reviews

These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family...


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Iced Orange Cookies

16 reviews

I usually make these bite-size orange cookies at Christmastime, when Florida citrus is plentiful, but they're delicious any time of...


Rosemary-Lemon Sea Salt

Making flavored sea salt is so easy. Mix in grated lemon peel and minced rosemary for a delicious way to...

Citrus Almond Cookies

1 review

These frosted goodies were a "must" every Christmas in my mother's family. I think the blend of milk chocolate, toasted...


Buttery Orange Sugar Cookies

8 reviews

My husband's grandmother made a variety of cookies every year for her grandkids at Christmastime. She would box them up...


Callahan Christmas Wreaths

5 reviews

When my family asked for good old Norwegian wreath cookies, I studied several recipes for ideas, then added my own...


Orange Spritz Cookies

6 reviews

Brown sugar gives these spritz cookies a lovely light caramel tint. This variation has a rich buttery shortbread taste and...


Citrus Blueberry Marmalade

2 reviews

I have four children under the age of six, so berry picking has been the perfect family activity for us....

Orange Cranberry Bread

20 reviews

This orange cranberry bread is packed with the zesty taste of cranberries and orange peel. I suggest serving slices toasted...


Triple Citrus Scones

6 reviews

I love the bright and buttery flavor of these tender scones with glaze that soaks in. Serve them with a...


Cinnamon Bun Cookies

4 reviews

I love cinnamon rolls, but working with yeast can be scary. These cookies give you the taste of a cinnamon...


Orange Cashew Bars

1 review

Two of my favorite ingredients, oranges and cashews, make a fantastic combination for a holiday bar—especially when you use fresh-squeezed...