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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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. After trying a few recipes, I came up with this one, and it has become a family favorite. It's delicious, especially with turkey, chicken, ham or roast pork. —Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia

Easy Pickled Vegetables

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


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The Best Marinara Sauce

1 review

I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now...


Ginger Blueberry Jam

3 reviews

When I was very young, I watched my grandma make this jam in the kitchen. As I sneaked blueberries to...


Honey Blueberry Cobbler Jam

3 reviews

I work at a farmers market, and honey blueberry jam is my top seller. You've gotta taste it with fresh...

Rosemary Jelly

1 review

This deliciously different green jelly gets its flavor from an unusual source: savory rosemary. The herb adds a refreshing zip...


Dandelion Jelly

3 reviews

I have made this jelly for many years. It has a wonderful honey taste and friends and family are always...

Cinnamon Blueberry Jam

19 reviews

Watching my grandmother can hundreds of jars of tomatoes, peaches and pears inspired me to try making jams and jellies...


Pickled Zucchini Slices

1 review

Here's a great way to put your garden bounty to good use! Turn that ripe zucchini into a crunchy, flavorful...


Habanero Strawberry Jam

4 reviews

I love spicy and sweet dishes! This tastes excellent layered over a bar of cream cheese and served with crackers,...


Plum Conserve

1 review

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

Apricot Amaretto Jam

3 reviews

This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandma's recipe; it's lovely to make something for my family and friends that...


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Hot Pepper Jelly

9 reviews

We enjoy this fiery hot pepper jelly spread on crackers with cream cheese. It also makes a terrific holiday gift....


Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

2 reviews

My family relishes this jelly served with meat or spread on crackers with cream cheese. It's in hot demand as...


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Pam’s Pineapple Cranberry Salsa

Apples and cranberries give this salsa a holiday flavor, while garlic and jalapenos give it just the kick salsa needs....


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Tomato Bounty Salsa

I like to make this mild-tasting salsa with yellow tomatoes, but feel free to try other varieties. Use the salsa...

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Watermelon Rind Pickles

6 reviews

"Waste not, want not" has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that's so refreshing. —Taste of...


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Over-the-Top Cherry Jam

25 reviews

We live in Door County, an area known for its wonderful tart cherries. This beautiful, sweet jam makes lovely gifts....


Slow-Cooked Peach Salsa

6 reviews

Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a winner over store-bought versions. As a treat, I give my coworkers several...


Tomatillo Relish

2 reviews

I have a very hearty tomatillo plant in my garden. To use up the abundant produce, I decided to make...


Cider Jelly

2 reviews

For a tasty jam during the fall, try this cider. The candy adds a wonderful cinnamon flavor.—Donna Bensend, Dallas, Wisconsin


Autumn Pepper Relish

This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like...


Sweet & Smoky Salsa

1 review

I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...


Candied Jalapenos & Garlic

2 reviews

If you love spicy food like we do, then these tasty candied jalapenos—also known as cowboy candy—are for you! You...


Raspberry Mint Jam

1 review

I have so much mint growing in my yard that I add it to almost everything. What a revelation it...

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Gingerbread Spice Jelly

12 reviews

I've made batches of this simple jelly, a winner at our county fair, to give as gifts for many years....


Strawberry Basil Jam

4 reviews

I make this recipe with fresh-picked strawberries and basil grown in my own herb garden. This unique sweet and savory...


Old-Fashioned Garlic Dill Pickles

3 reviews

When I was raising my big family, I'd make this garlic dill pickle recipe toward the end of the growing...


Bill’s Apple Butter

4 reviews

Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...


Quick and Easy Strawberry Jam

2 reviews

This is an easy and tasty way to use up a freshly picked quarts of summer strawberries. It makes about...


Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly

1 review

Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts...