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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    Cranberry Orange Sauce

    In about 20 minutes, with just a few ingredients, you can have the freshest cranberry orange sauce you've ever tasted. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

    Cranberry-Apple Spritzer

    This is an easy five-ingredient drink to make for your guests for the holidays. Serve it hot or cold. —Courtney...


    Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots

    3 reviews

    These carrots are yummy and so simple to make. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit...


    Pressure-Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce

    1 review

    Homemade applesauce is a breeze in an electric pressure cooker. A few minutes of prep and a short cook time...


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    Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...

    Tomato Apple Chutney

    1 review

    During the fall and winter, I love to make different kinds of chutney to give as hostess gifts. Cook this...


    Homemade Pear Honey

    2 reviews

    Pear honey is an old recipe that's been passed down through families. We especially like it with hot biscuits and...

    Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots

    These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the...


    Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps

    2 reviews

    I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...


    Whiskey-Brandy Slush

    It may be cold outside, but we like to serve this icy citrus drink for Christmas gatherings at our house....


    Apple-Spice Angel Food Cake

    14 reviews

    I dressed up an angel food cake mix with some nuts, spice and applesauce to make an easy and light...

    Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

    Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow...


    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...


    Crispy Caribbean Veggie Wraps

    4 reviews

    Filled with a sweet potato mixture, these delicious wraps are great for vegetarians and they’re relatively high in fiber, too,...


    Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes

    7 reviews

    Cinnamon and honey bring out the natural earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes in this simple, elegant side dish. —Laura Mifsud,...


    Bill’s Apple Butter

    4 reviews

    Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...

    Best Beet Pickles

    4 reviews

    Luscious, sweet-spicy beets stand out like jewels at meals throughout the year. The flavor takes me back to summer days....


    Spiced Pickled Beets

    11 reviews

    With sweet, tangy and spiced flavors, these pickled beets are so good that they'll win over just about everyone in...


    Hot Holiday Cider

    1 review

    This slightly tart apple cider is perfect for a holiday open house. It fills the room with a wonderful aroma....


    Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider

    6 reviews

    Spiced with cinnamon sticks, allspice and caramel, this warm-you-up sipper will chase away winter's chill. Serve brimming mugs alongside a...


    Thyme-Roasted Carrots

    10 reviews

    Cutting the carrots lengthwise makes this dish look extra pretty. For a little more elegance and color, garnish with sprigs...


    Slow Cooker Bacon-Mushroom Dressing

    1 review

    My favorite stuffing uses a slow cooker, which helps when your oven's busy. It goes with everything from turkey to...


    Apricot-Apple Cranberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    Though I prefer this as a side dish, my sister swears it makes the best topping in the world for...


    Triple Cranberry Sauce

    42 reviews

    Cranberry fans will ask for this sauce again and again. It's loaded with their favorite fruit—in fresh, dried and juice...


    Sparkling Cranberry Kiss

    7 reviews

    I love the tartness of cranberries in cold beverages, and this recipe is easily doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. —Shannon...

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    Sugar Plum Bread

    3 reviews

    I grew up with my Grandma Mitchell’s irresistible plum bread. We slathered it with butter and ate it with cottage...


    Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

    5 reviews

    I adapted an oven recipe to cook itself while I’m away. It’s ready to serve when I get home, making...


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    Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

    7 reviews

    Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon-wrapped water chestnut recipe—it's become my trademark. I...


    A Bit Nutty Boston Brown Bread

    2 reviews

    Hearty and dense, my homemade Boston Brown Bread features hazelnuts for a delightfully nutty taste. Thick slices pair well with...


    Brown Rice and Vegetables

    2 reviews

    This filling rice dish, full of big chunks of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, is a standout combination of sweet...


    Christmas Cranberry Punch

    Every year my grandma made her zingy punch for our Christmas Eve feast. —Helen Roland, Miami, Florida