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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Pear, Ricotta and Rosemary Corn Muffins

Indulge yourself by spreading a pat of butter over each of these warm, scrumptious pear and ricotta muffins. Add a drizzle of honey for that over-the-top goodness. —Joseph Sciascia, San Mateo, California

Gluten- and Dairy-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

5 reviews

After learning of gluten and dairy sensitivities in our family, I knew I had to re-create our favorite sweet bread....


Coffee Raisin Bread

5 reviews

"This bread brings back memories of Easter mornings when I was a child and enjoyed toasted hot cross buns," pens...


Raisin-Filled Pumpkin Spice Bread

6 reviews

Years ago, I got this recipe from one of the best cooks in our church. Freeze a few loaves to...


Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake

5 reviews

I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed...


Raisin Coleslaw

3 reviews

Using purchased shredded cabbage cuts prep time for this salad. If you don't care for raisins, chop up some dried...

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Carrot Raisin Salad for Four

Vanilla yogurt gives this simple and traditional salad a special twist. It's wonderful with grilled chicken, and it makes a...


Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

5 reviews

I've been making bread since I was a young girl, and this is one of my favorites. This round loaf...


Pecan-Raisin Cinnamon Rolls

3 reviews

The tempting aroma of these freshly baked cinnamon rolls always sells them! I bake hundreds for two annual fund-raising events...


Rustic Oatmeal Scones

2 reviews

My family loves scones, but traditional recipes contain excessive fat and calories. After lots of experimentation, I came up with...

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Ricotta-Raisin Coffee Cake

These few ingredients go together quickly so I can have a warm coffee cake to serve overnight guests for breakfast....


Apple Raisin Quick Bread

7 reviews

Cloves are a subtle but effective complement to the abundant apple pieces in this apple raisin quick bread. —Gail Buss,...


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Pineapple Raisin Stuffing

A co-worker gave me this stuffing recipe years ago. I added cinnamon and raisins for even more flavor. It accompanies...


Rum Raisin Muffins

1 review

Both men and women enjoy these rum-flavored, raisin-filled goodies. I think they're best served warm with mugs of hot coffee...


Morning Muffins

9 reviews

I like to grab one of these muffins with coffee on days when I get a late start to work....

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Rum-Raisin Sweet Potatoes

My family and I have traded in classic baked potatoes for these sweet potatoes with a spicy twist. The Chinese...


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Traditional Hot Cross Buns

15 reviews

On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard-boiled eggs and Mom's hot cross buns....


Sweet Braided Loaves

6 reviews

“This recipe was handed down from my grandmother. I make it for my family every year for Easter morning.”
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Pineapple & Coconut Carrot Salad

1 review

I enjoyed a salad like this at a tropical-inspired restaurant. I tried to get the staff to give me the...


Cinnamon Raisin Quick Bread

47 reviews

Cinnamon and raisins bring heartwarming flavor to this mildly sweet bread. It's ideal for an on-the-go breakfast or a quick...


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Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins

A nice side for winter meat entrees, this bright and flavorful recipe is a delicious way to get your greens...


Kelsey’s Favorite Cranberry Bread

17 reviews

My granddaughter, Kelsey, and I saw this recipe and decided we needed to bake together. Kelsey and her sister, Aidan,...


Bread Machine Panettone

This bread machine panettone is easy to make. Every tender, moist slice is filled with candied fruit and raisins. —Josephine...


Cranberry Chutney

11 reviews

You can serve this chunky chutney over cream cheese or Brie with crackers, or as a condiment with roast pork...

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Danish Julekage

Cardamom and lots of fruit enliven this unique holiday bread. The recipe was handed down from my grandmother, who came...


Quick Irish Soda Bread

Each bite of this traditional loaf is dotted with raisins. My family considers this my "best ever" bread recipe. I...


Raisin Nut Oatmeal

23 reviews

There’s no better feeling than waking up to a hot, ready-to-eat breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey...


Carrot Raisin Salad

46 reviews

This traditional salad is one of my mother-in-law’s favorites. It’s fun to eat because of the crunchy texture, and the...


Grandma’s Christmas Bread

4 reviews

For as long as I can remember, this bread has been a part of my family's traditional Christmas morning breakfast....


Mushroom Panzanella

My fresh take on classic Italian bread salad pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia