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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Spiced Rum Fruitcake

3 reviews

This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans and hazelnuts for the walnuts—or use a combination of nuts. —Jason Boor, Manchester, New York

Brie and Prosciutto Tart

1 review

Feel free to experiment with this versatile tart. Substitute ham or Canadian bacon for prosciutto, Swiss chard for spinach and...


Rich Rum Cake

3 reviews

We like a touch of rum for the holidays, and this orangy rum cake is decadent alone or with big...


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Chocolate Party Cake with Mocha Rum Icing

This moist cake is so delicious with its luscious coffee-flavored icing. Guests usually ask for the recipe. —Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg,...


Rum-Glazed Pumpkin Cake

13 reviews

For years, my co-workers were taste testers as I worked on a recipe for pumpkin cake. This version wins, hands...

Ricotta Tart

Guests will think you fussed when they bite into a wedge of this cheesy tart. It's so simple to make...


Baba au Rhum Cakes

Dry and candied fruit stud this baba au rhum. The rum is subtle, so it is suitable as a dessert...

Tomato Tart with Three Cheeses

9 reviews

This quick and easy recipe will delight any pizza lovers in your home. You will be surprised at how fast...


Fresh Tomato Basil Tart

6 reviews

This tart is the perfect way to celebrate the bounty of your garden! It's a wonderful meatless dish that highlights...


Spiced Rum and Pear Cake

1 review

The flavors in this cake really make it stand out as a special-occasion dessert. With raisins, fresh sweet pear chunks,...


Blue Cheese Walnut Tart

1 review

This simple yet elegant tart gives any casual get-together a touch of class. It’s wonderful as a lunch entree and...

Glazed Spiced Rum Pound Cakes

3 reviews

My recipe makes two loaf-sized treats, perfect for sharing. The spiced rum flavor really comes through in both the cake...


Rustic Apricot Tart

1 review

Apricots and pumpkin pie spices come together in this truly special tart from our Test Kitchen. Cold vanilla ice cream...