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 Cherry Bourbon Ham Balls

1 review

In my book, meatballs and bourbon are must-haves at any gathering. These clever party bites combine the two favorites to kick up the fun and flavor of your buffet. My family members are big fans. —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

Bola-Bola

Bola-bola (Filipino-style meatballs) can be served as an appetizer or stirred into soup. Some versions of this recipe roll the...


Slow-Cooker Meatballs

1 review

This idea came to me while sitting on my back porch. The combination of meats and ingredients in the sauce...


Ginger-Pork Wontons

A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These...


Savory Pork Turnovers

2 reviews

Apples, potatoes, ground pork and seasonings tucked inside flaky golden pastry never fail to win praise from my family at...

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Potluck Hot Dish

This is my favorite dish to pass at potlucks. The down-home ingrdients make it a guaranteed crown=pleaser. The recipe is...


Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

3 reviews

Buttermilk is the secret ingredient that keeps these pork patties moist, while a blend of seasonings creates a wonderful taste....

Slow-Cooked Italian Meatballs

4 reviews

What I love about these meatballs is that they can be served as an appetizer right out of the slow...


All-American Meat Loaf

13 reviews

There are many variations on meat loaf, but my family loves this stick-to-your-ribs version. —Margie Williams, Mount Juliet, Tennessee


Tourtieres

Some time ago, a co-worker brought a meat pie to lunch. The aroma was familiar—after one taste, I was amazed...


Chinese Meatballs

1 review

These were a huge hit at a cookout I attended recently! You can use two tablespoons of chopped crystallized ginger...

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Hearty Wild Rice

My father-in-law used to make this casserole in the oven. I switched to the slow cooker so I wouldn't need...


French Canadian Tourtieres

9 reviews

This recipe comes from my big sister. Each fall, we get together and make about 20 of these pies to...


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Pork & Shrimp Pinwheels

Here's my homemade version of the dim sum I enjoy in restaurants. The little pinwheels can either be fried or...


Green Chile Stew

5 reviews

Peppers give this down-home green chile stew a wonderful rich flavor your family will love. —Mary Spill, Tierra Amarilla, New...


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Homemade Ragu Sauce

14 reviews

My family loves homemade spaghetti sauce and this one is a big hit. I always make sure to serve this...

Hearty Rice Dressing

4 reviews

This satisfying dressing has always been received well at church socials and family reunions. The recipe feeds a crowd—I cut...


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Frosted Meat Loaf

Our children have all "flown the nest", but my husband and I still enjoy this easy-to-make meat loaf. It has...


Pressure Cooker Hoisin Meatballs

2 reviews

I love the start of fall because that means it's football season! Meatballs are filling and hearty and great for...


Meatballs in Honey Buffalo Sauce

9 reviews

My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The...


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Crispy Baked Wontons

19 reviews

These quick, versatile wontons are great for a savory snack or paired with a bowl of soothing soup on a...


Wonton Pot Stickers with Soy Reduction

1 review

Bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage with white stems and dark green leaves. In a pinch, regular cabbage...


Pork & Rice Meatballs

My appetizer meatballs combine two of my favorite Asian dishes —Chinese pork dumplings and steamed chicken balls. —Elizabeth Dumont, Madison,...


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Upper Peninsula Pasties

57 reviews

I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where many people are of English ancestry. Pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by...


Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps

I make these tangy-sweet appetizers every year during the holidays, and it doesn't take long for them to disappear.—Elaine Sweet,...

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Ham Balls with Brown Sugar Glaze

12 reviews

These smoky-sweet meatballs are a Pennsylvania Dutch specialty. I like setting them out when folks come to visit. —Janet Zeger,...


Pork & Chive Pot Stickers

2 reviews

Here's my top make-ahead appetizer. They're a lot more nutritious than the ones you get at a restaurant. My three...