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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Smoked Bluefish Spread

1 review

While I was growing up, we spent summers on Block Island, Rhode Island, where we would surf-cast off the shores for bluefish. Its strong flavor makes the fish a perfect candidate for smoking. This is a snack that brings back memories of warm summer afternoons and cool ocean breezes. —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts

Chipped Beef Cheese Ball

5 reviews

This delicious appetizer is near and dear to our family. It is a symbol of our family's Christmas and New...


Cheesy Bruschetta Spread

6 reviews

Every bite of this cheesy dip delivers tons of flavor. I have been asked over and over again for the...


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...

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...

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Warm Bacon Cheese Spread

22 reviews

My friends threaten to not come by unless this dip is on the menu! The rich spread bakes right in...


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...


Onion Brie Bowl

2 reviews

Golden caramelized onions are paired with buttery, silky brie in this warm spread. Make sure to have enough bread cubes...

Deb’s Cheese Ball

Plenty of herbs blend with four kinds of cheese for this scrumptious spread. Using reduced-fat ingredients makes it a little...


Smoked Salmon Cheese Spread

3 reviews

Pretzels, chips and veggies all taste awesome with this creamy blend of salmon, cheese and herbs. Thanks to a food...



Spiced Cranberry-Orange Chutney

Here’s an easy, orangey chutney to serve on toast, Brie, cream cheese or crackers. Pecans give it a little extra...


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,...


Appetizer Wreath

56 reviews

I have lots of fun with this festive appetizer wreath. I often place a bowl of stuffed olives in the...


Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

111 reviews

Your guests are in for a sweet surprise when they try this chocolate chip cheese ball—it tastes just like cookie...


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...


Pumpkin Cheese Ball

3 reviews

No one will guess that this make-ahead pumpkin cheese ball has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest...

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Baked Brie with Mushrooms

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


Cranberry Cheese Spread

2 reviews

"Here's a creamy sweet-tart spread that's ideal for a holiday buffet," notes field editor Nancy Johnson of Laverne, Oklahoma.


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,...


Almond Cheese Spread

4 reviews

I love this dip recipe! It's a fabulous way to use up leftover or different kinds of cheeses I've already...


Peanut Butter Cheese Ball

1 review

It's easy to encourage children to eat an apple a day when this creamy peanut butter spread is served with...


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...