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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    Disney’s Dole Whip

    Your kitchen will be the happiest place on earth when you serve this sweet-sour treat. The recipe comes directly from the Disneyland app and tastes just like the real deal you'd order at the park. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

    2 reviews

    Carrot hummus is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus...


    Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

    5 reviews

    This dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. It has no sugar added, is half the calories of the original, and...


    Instant Pot Puerto Rican Pernil

    Imagine this: You're sitting on the beach, sun shining, waves crashing and a mojito in your hand when the most...


    Pressure-Cooker Butternut Rice Pudding

    This tasty rice pudding blends all our favorite flavors of fall into one comforting dessert. The ease of the pressure...


    Sopa Ajoblanco

    This white gazpacho was a staple when I was young; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It’s made...

    Festive Pumpkin Falafel

    My pumpkin falafels are a healthy twist on the classic. Pumpkin adds a light sweetness to the vegan falafel while...


    Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    I love that this sweet potato chocolate mousse is rich and decadent yet is made with simple, healthy, plant-based ingredients!...


    Seared Scallops with Polenta and Avocado Cream

    This seared scallops with polenta is a really impressive dish. It's beautiful but simple and a wonderful dinner party entree....


    Spicy Thai-Inspired Noodle Watermelon Salad

    1 review

    Our county is famous for its fabulous Green River melons. While you won’t find this unique and refreshing salad at...

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    Mean Green Smoothie Bowls

    This delicious bright green smoothie bowl recipe contains powerful antioxidants. Top with cucumber slices and fresh parsley sprigs for a...


    Vegan Pumpkin Pie

    1 review

    Rich, creamy and wonderfully spiced for the holidays, this vegan pumpkin pie recipe is perfect for all your guests. —Justin...


    Perfect Caesar Salad Dressing

    2 reviews

    Everyone raves about Caesar salad, but few realize it is so simple to make at home. Add this Caesar dressing...


    Ginger Dressing

    2 reviews

    I love this flavorful ginger salad dressing because it's super easy to make and uses pantry staples. It's a quick...


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    Berry Smoothie Bowl

    3 reviews

    I've always loved smoothies but sometimes I want to linger over breakfast instead of sipping it on the go. That's...

    Blackberry Buttercream

    1 review

    Juicy blackberry buttercream frosting has a stunning color and sophisticated flavor. This frosting works especially well on rich, decadent chocolate...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakes

    1 review

    These rich chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel as if you're sitting in a 1950s soda fountain. Make...


    Quick Mango Sorbet

    2 reviews

    One summer I decided to try my hand at making a passion fruit and mango sorbet. But fresh fruits require...


    Nectarine Smoothies

    3 reviews

    This nectarine smoothie recipe tastes great on a warm summer day. Enjoy it on your patio or at a picnic!...


    Tropical Smoothie Bowl

    1 review

    This wake-me-up smoothie bowl with fruit, oats and cinnamon helps me start the day feeling satisfied. Sometimes I top it...


    Peanutty Strawberry Banana Smoothies

    1 review

    I like that this strawberry banana smoothie recipe is fairly light, but the peanut butter gives it some protein to...


    Tropical Berry Smoothies

    This fruity, healthy smoothie is a big hit with kids and adults alike because it tastes like a treat and...


    Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    2 reviews

    I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well...


    Frozen Cherry Margaritas

    3 reviews

    When summer rolls around, I start thinking about all the fun drinks I can whip up to stay cool. This...

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    Coconut Milk Strawberry-Banana Pops

    5 reviews

    These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint...


    Chocolate-Avocado Mousse

    7 reviews

    I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I follow a special diet to help manage the symptoms. This avocado mousse is simple...


    Pumpkin-Coconut Soup

    4 reviews

    Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut...


    Green Tomato Salsa

    I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my...


    Frozen Lemon-Berry Margaritas

    7 reviews

    I like to cool down with this absolutely fantastic frozen margarita recipe. It's slightly icy, thick and perfect for when...


    Creamy Carrot Soup

    7 reviews

    Both the bright orange color and the deliciously different flavor of this soup delight guests. A hint of rosemary adds...