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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    Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta

    3 reviews

    Mix up your weeknight menu with a flavorful braised chicken dish with Middle Eastern flair. I love to serve it with couscous. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Leftover Rolls

    Grab that leftover turkey and roll it up with some sausage, cheese and vegetables to make a savory roll. To...


    Chipped Beef Cheese Ball

    5 reviews

    This delicious appetizer is near and dear to our family. It is a symbol of our family's Christmas and New...


    Creamy Celery Root and Pearl Onions

    1 review

    I have made creamed onions for several recent Thanksgivings and wanted to change the recipe, so I decided to add...


    Grandma’s Onion Squares

    8 reviews

    My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is...

    Family-Favorite Caramelized Onions

    1 review

    This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. After a few tweaks these onions are better than ever...


    Baked Onion Dip

    8 reviews

    Some people like this cheesy dip so much that they can't tear themselves away from the appetizer table to eat...

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    Lamb Ratatouille

    "This quick-and-easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb - and so good, your family will never...


    Swiss-Onion Bread Ring

    9 reviews

    My pull-apart bread recipe is crisp and golden on the outside, rich and buttery on the inside. Thanks to store-bought...


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    Holiday Cheesecake

    I modified a few different cheesecake recipes to create this creamy, lower-fat version. It makes a beautiful ending to a...


    Creamed Pearl Onions

    14 reviews

    When our children were small, we always celebrated Christmas at our house. This was one of many recipes I relied...

    Savory Cheese Ball

    3 reviews

    Blue cheese contributes a pleasant, tangy bite and olive a saltiness to this creamy cheese ball recipe. For the optimum...


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    Christmas Pork Pie

    When my mother was growing up, her mom made mince pies that contained meat. I created this recipe with my...


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    Savory Pear Tarts

    Fresh pears blend with orange juice, honey and savory balsamic vinegar atop puff pastry. Garnished with cheese and crunchy glazed...


    Onion Yorkshire Puddings

    7 reviews

    This easy recipe is a cross between traditional Yorkshire pudding and popovers. It makes a perfect complement to prime rib....


    Bacon-Wrapped Dates

    7 reviews

    My friends and I used to make the traditional bacon-wrapped jalapenos at cookouts. I decided to sweeten them up a...

    Turkey Puffs with Cranberry Cabernet Sauce

    4 reviews

    Caramelized onions and mushrooms revitalize leftover turkey, while sweet and savory cranberry sauce balances the rich pastry and cream cheese....


    Slow-Cooked French Onion Soup

    4 reviews

    My husband and I love French onion soup, so I wondered if I could turn it into a less labor-intensive...


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    Christmas Pork Pie

    When my mother was growing up, her mom made mince pies that contained meat. I created this recipe with my...


    Lamb Ratatouille

    1 review

    This quick and easy recipe is a colorful way to use up leftover lamb—and it's so yummy, your family will...


    Blue Cheese-Apple Strudels

    It wouldn't be a family gathering at our house without this favorite strudel. The sweetness from the apples and the...


    Best Ever Roast Beef

    9 reviews

    This is the best roast beef recipe ever, and it’s great for family dinners! Cube leftover meat and save any...


    Easy Orange and Red Onion Salad

    2 reviews

    Here's an unusual salad that’s easy to prepare when holiday obligations have you short on time. The combination of red...


    Rosemary Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

    3 reviews

    Roasted potatoes are amazing. Add some rosemary and caramelized onions and they are over-the-top delicious! —Mary Jones, Athens, Ohio


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    Banana Split Cheesecake

    This fruity dessert makes a light and festive treat that’s sure to dazzle friends and family at the end of...

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    Blue Cheese Walnut Tart

    1 review

    This simple yet elegant tart gives any casual get-together a touch of class. It’s wonderful as a lunch entree and...


    Caraway Rye Dinner Rolls

    Caraway seeds give these rye dinner rolls a delicate nutty flavor. Denser than most, these onion-infused buns are ideal for...


    Sweet Onion Pie

    3 reviews

    Loaded with sweet onions, this creamy pie makes a scrumptious addition to the brunch buffet. By using less butter to...


    Cranberry Endive Appetizers

    You can pack a lot of flavor into an elegant appetizer just by using the right combination of ingredients. I...


    Celery-Onion Popovers

    1 review

    I found this handwritten recipe in a cookbook I received from my mom. With onion and celery, these pleasing popovers...


    Fried Onions and Apples

    6 reviews

    Since a lot of delicious onions are grown in our state, they are always part of my menu. This tangy...