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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Chicken Samosas

This chicken samosa recipe is best served with yogurt dipping sauce or chutney (like coriander and mint, tamarind or sweet mango). The dough and filling can be made ahead for quick assembly before guests arrive. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tostones

Although I grew up eating many dishes from Puerto Rico, tostones have always been a favorite for me. I...


Sopaipilla Stars

3 reviews

These deep-fried breads were a hit when I made them for our daughter's birthday party. They're a fun way to...


Chrusciki Bow Tie Cookies

4 reviews

My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these traditional Polish "angel wings." She's been gone for years now, but I...


Nena’s Papas Rellenas

6 reviews

A Cuban classic, these satisfying, crispy-coated potato balls are filled with a savory ground beef mixture known as picadillo. —Nena...

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Italian Holiday Cookies

3 reviews

Many of our holiday traditions center around the foods my mother made while I was growing up. These cookies, which...


Mini Nutella Doughnuts

1 review

You can make these bites in advance and refrigerate them before frying. Just be sure to bring the dough to...

Tonkatsu

My dear friend Junie Obi's mom owned a food stand and served this traditional Japanese dish known as tonkatsu. She...


Chili-Lime Chicken Wings

6 reviews

Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good?...


Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips

5 reviews

Crispy with a spicy kick, these thin chips complement sandwiches, burgers, soups and more. Or snack on them with your...


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General Tso’s Cauliflower

4 reviews

Cauliflower florets are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then coated in a sauce with just the right amount of...

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Sufganiyot

1 review

Sufganiyot are believed to have first come from Spain, adapted from a similar treat, the sopaipilla. Others say the sopaipilla...


Apple Cider Doughnut Holes

4 reviews

Their light, tender texture and apple cider flavor make these small bites a big hit! My mom made them every...