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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Cashew Cheese

1 review

Spread this vegan cashew cheese on crackers, layer it on a toasted bagel or serve it with fresh vegetables. It also makes a delicious, out-of-the-ordinary sandwich spread! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Spicy Cranberry Salsa

This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers....


Artichoke Spread with Garlic Bread

4 reviews

I've tried several different artichoke dip recipes, but this one is the absolute best! I serve it at nearly every...


Thyme and Fig Goat Cheese Spread

When I started growing herbs in my garden it took me a while to find a good way to use...


Greek Olive Tapenade

Welcome to an olive lover’s dream. Mix olives with freshly minced garlic, parsley and a few drizzles of olive oil...

Tomato-Walnut Pesto Spread

3 reviews

Whenever I bring this popular spread to parties, I know I'm going to get recipe requests. The red, green and...


Savory Cheese Ball

3 reviews

Blue cheese contributes a pleasant, tangy bite and olive a saltiness to this creamy cheese ball recipe. For the optimum...

Herbed Havarti in Pastry

At holiday cocktail parties, I love surprising guests with this impressive Havarti baked inside puff pastry. The wrapped cheese is...


Goat Cheese Spread in Roasted Pepper Cups

I had a similar dish in a restaurant in Seattle, and when I returned home I just had to try...


Reuben Spread

5 reviews

You'll need only five ingredients to stir up this hearty dip that tastes like a Reuben sandwich. It's requested at...


Creole Shrimp & Crab Cheesecake

6 reviews

We live on the beach and love to eat seafood. A stay-at-home mom, I also love to experiment in the...

Chili Cheese Ball Spread

2 reviews

“Easy to make and easy to spread, this spicy cheese ball was my favorite appetizer that Mom made while I...


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Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

My mom and I would always make this together because its fast and easy! Using flaky phyllo dough is a...


Parmesan-Coated Brie

4 reviews

This is such a wonderful appetizer! Your guests will be impressed. A golden exterior gives way to warm, melty cheese,...


Herbed Garlic Cheese Spread

2 reviews

I've taken this creamy spread to many holiday gatherings and parties- and there's never any left to bring home! Well...


Ham-Cheddar Cheese Ball

5 reviews

With the classic combo of ham and cheese, this spread is a year-round favorite at our house. For football parties,...

Pineapple Shrimp Spread

7 reviews

My aunt used to bring this dish to family gatherings. It brings back childhood memories for me. Today, it's my...


Brie with Almonds

1 review

This nut-topped cheese is elegant and impressive for holiday occasions. No one will guess that the recipe is actually a...


Baked Brie with Mushrooms

My sister craves this appetizer so much that I made a batch and carried it on the plane when I...


Sweet & Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball

7 reviews

One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it,...


Crab Appetizer Mold

3 reviews

This easy dish is ideal for parties. It is a true indulgence.—Kathi Mulchin, Salt Lake City, Utah


Smoked Trout Pate

This tasty spread is easy to make in a food processor, and it’s a guaranteed winner at any party. The...


Sweet Cheese Ball

5 reviews

You’ll need only a few items for this unique cheese ball sent in by Melissa Friend of Oakland, Maryland. Coconut...


Hot Seafood Spread

5 reviews

Bake this hot seafood spread in a hollowed-out pumpernickel or white round bread loaf. Serve it with bread cubes, pita...


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Fruit ‘n’ Almond-Stuffed Brie

Our friends enjoy this special appetizer as part of all our Christmas celebrations. An apricot filling and a raspberry topping...

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Pimiento Cheese Ball

8 reviews

This rich and creamy pimiento cheese ball looks so festive with flecks of green onion and red pimiento dotting with...


Caramel Havarti

1 review

Havarti cheese is a wonderful dessert cheese and is made even better by pecans, caramel topping and apples. This recipe...


Slow-Cooked Reuben Spread

5 reviews

I’m a big fan of Reuben sandwiches and anything with that flavor combination. For an appetizer, I blend corned beef...


Lemon-Herb Olives with Goat Cheese

1 review

Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon...


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Bacon, Cheddar and Swiss Cheese Ball

13 reviews

When it’s time for a party, everyone always requests this ultimate cheese ball—it’s such an impressive appetizer. And if you’re...


Chili Baked Brie

2 reviews

Chili and garlic powder shine in this cheesy loaf that’s best right out of the oven. It’s always a favorite...