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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Makeover Macaroni and Cheese

6 reviews

Creamy and cheesy with comfort in every bite, this lightened-up classic is sure to become a family favorite at your house, too! —Nancy Langrock, Southbury, Connecticut

Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

For a classic casserole with a little more grown-up taste, give our Test Kitchen's zesty macaroni and cheese a try.


Roasted Asparagus Lasagna

11 reviews

My husband is a "meat and potatoes" kind of guy, so the first time I made this meatless recipe, he...


Creamy Garden Spaghetti

3 reviews

I spent 14 years preparing meals in restaurants, but now I just cook to entertain family and friends. I've always...


Tortellini Broccoli Bake

4 reviews

I usually make this dish for birthdays or holiday dinners. It's a great main dish or side dish. Everyone—even my...

Baked Ziti Casserole

9 reviews

With its rich Italian flavor and generous combination of cheeses, it's hard to believe this pasta entree is light. this...


Ranch Mac & Cheese

58 reviews

I came up with the recipe for this creamy and satisfying macaroni and cheese, which has a special twist. My...

Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac ‘n’ Cheese

22 reviews

This recipe is a clear example of comfort food at its finest; it's rich, hearty and extra cheesy. And because...


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...


Microwave Mac ‘n’ Cheese

3 reviews

My family prefers homemade macaroni and cheese over the kind you get out of the box. This recipe is an...


Mac ‘n’ Cheese for a Bunch

7 reviews

You'll satisfy many taste buds with this rich and comforting dish from Dixie Terry from Goreville, Illinois. Tender macaroni is...

Four-Cheese Baked Ziti

2 reviews

Diane Nemitz of Ludington, Michigan writes, “A day without pasta is a like a day without sunshine!” Beefed up with...


Pirate Pasta Shells

6 reviews

Grandfather loved pirate stories and good pasta. When we make his stuffed shells, it reminds us of his favorite tropical...


Creamy Ranch Mac and Cheese

4 reviews

I came up with the recipe for this creamy and comforting macaroni and cheese with a ranch-flavored twist. My husband...


Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola

When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy...


Hearty Tomato-Olive Penne

1 review

Who needs meat when you have a pasta dish loaded with tomatoes, olives and Havarti cheese? I often assemble it...

Skillet Mac & Cheese

93 reviews

This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! Kids always go for the rich cheese flavor,...


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Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese

64 reviews

This classic casserole is a rich and cheesy meatless main dish. I've never met anyone who didn't ask for a...