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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Pressure-Cooker Green Beans

Free up room on your stovetop when you're cooking for company and make this easy green bean dish in a pressure cooker. Mix and match with your favorite herbs and spices. It really does take only 1 minute to get crisp-tender green beans. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin


Cheesy Baked Asparagus

3 reviews

This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite...


Syrian Green Beans with Fresh Herbs

This how my mom always made green beans. She got the recipe from a neighbor when we lived in Turkey....


Feta Cheese-Stuffed Tomatoes

These tempting cheese-stuffed tomatoes are bursting with fresh flavor. Use the small end of a melon scoop to easily remove...

Cream Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms

1 review

You’ll love the freshness from the parsley and thyme in these little cream cheese-stuffed mushrooms. Our family loves them! —Rachel...


Greek Olive Tapenade

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

Pepper and Fresh Herb Frittata

Peppers add “zing” to this wonderful egg dish, chock-full of herby seasoning. It’s simple to put together for breakfast or...


Fennel Spinach Saute

2 reviews

Spinach and fennel are two of my favorite veggies, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This...


Spinach Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms

7 reviews

I use a melon baller to hollow out the mushroom caps and make them easier to stuff. The apps fit...


Cheddar Gougeres

5 reviews

Gougeres-French cheesy cream puffs-are usually made with Gruyere cheese but I often substitute with the sharpest cheddar I can find...

Low-Fat Tangy Tomato Dressing

4 reviews

This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to...


Huevos Diablos

You'll think these eggs really do have a bit of devil's heat in them. For a milder version, remove the...


Snow Pea Holiday Wreath

4 reviews

Santa himself might stop to sample this pretty-as-a-picture finger food! Crunchy green pea pods and juicy red tomatoes add a...


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Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

4 reviews

It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


Garlic-Dill Deviled Eggs

In my family, Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. Fresh dill and garlic perk up the flavor of these irresistible...

Spinach Souffle Side Dish

11 reviews

You just can't make an easier, more delicious side dish than this. It's great with beef, pork and lamb, and...


Super Simple Garlic Broccoli

6 reviews

My kids love broccoli, especially with lots of garlic. This recipe is wonderful for a special occasion, but it’s so...


Slow-Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip

9 reviews

This rich and creamy dip is perfect for special occasions. It tastes especially good when served warm with crackers. The...


Marinated Cauliflower Salad

2 reviews

I often serve this as an appetizer alongside a meat and cheese tray. But it can also be a side...


Cheesy Egg Puffs

26 reviews

My father loves to entertain, and these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch....


Sautéed Broccoli

4 reviews

I invented this sauteed broccoli recipe while looking for a different way to cook broccoli that was lower in fat...


Horseradish Deviled Eggs

33 reviews

People say "Wow!" when they taste these flavorful, tangy horseradish deviled eggs. The bold combination of ground mustard, dill and...


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Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan

19 reviews

I couldn’t shake my mashed potato habit—until I tried mashed cauliflower with a similar consistency. I started making my own,...


Three-Cheese Quiche

2 reviews

Try eggs and cheese at their best. Guests often comment on how tall, light and fluffy this crustless entree is....

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Spanakopita Bites

4 reviews

For an easy spanakopita, try this version that is made in a pan, then cut into squares. It has all...


Pimiento Cheddar Spread

I was a theater major in college, and our director's mother always made sure we were well fed. I was...


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Colorful Brunch Frittata

7 reviews

A friend called and asked me for a special recipe that he could serve at his daughter's wedding brunch. I...


Inside-Out Veggie Dip

6 reviews

Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices transform into these savory, bite-sized treats ideal for any gathering. —Judie Thurstenson, Colcord, Oklahoma


Caprese Salad Kabobs

30 reviews

Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make...


Garlic-Herb Mini Quiches

3 reviews

Looking for a wonderful way to impress guests? You’ve got it—and you need only five ingredients to make these tasty...