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, Apple and Celery Salad

    This salad is incredibly fresh and bright, but uses apples and pears, making it perfect for fall and winter. The vibrant lemon vinaigrette and rich brown butter pecans make it feel extra special. —Mallory Oniki

    Harvest Pork Roast

    I came up with this one evening when I had butternut squash, fresh picked apples and dried cranberries. I combined...


    Slow-Cooked Apple Cinnamon French Toast

    My husband works nights delivering linens to hospitals and nursing homes. As a retired nurse, I worked many years at...


    Mighty Nice Curried Chicken with Rice

    1 review

    This was one of the first chicken recipes I prepared for my husband more than 54 years ago. His exclamation?...


    25 Delicious Apple Pie Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Feast

    Pick any one of these delicious Thanksgiving apple pie recipes and rest-assured it will definitely be a hit!

    Spiced Squash and Fruit Crumble

    This sweet and savory dish is a perfect side for cold weather and would be amazing with any meal. It...


    Salted Caramel Apple Pie

    1 review

    Instead of the usual ho-hum apple pie, my grandmother and I prepared this showstopper salted caramel apple pie for Thanksgiving....

    Iced Oatmeal Apple Toffee Cookies

    1 review

    There’s nothing quite like the classic iced oatmeal cookie, but things get even better when you add in toffee bits...


    Appalachian Stack Cake with Apple-Bourbon Sauce

    My version of a completely traditional Appalachian stack cake was inspired by the way my ancestors would have made it...


    Easy Pickled Apples

    These easy pickled apples are perfect alongside a pork entree or salad, or with a charcuterie cheese board. —Rashanda Cobbins,...


    Air-Fryer Apple Danish

    2 reviews

    I came up with this quick and tasty treat when my daughter had a sleepover. I whipped these together in...

    Cran-Apple Kraut

    A gussied up fresh sauerkraut for a healthy side dish! Make sure you look for a refrigerated variety that has...



    Apple-Walnut Bread Pudding

    Bread pudding is one of those desserts that you basically can throw anything into. It's the kitchen sink of desserts....


    Nonni’s Fritole

    2 reviews

    My Italian grandmother was famous for her fritole and made them for her family and friends. We found her recipe...


    Cranberry Apple Sheet Pie

    2 reviews

    My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. This apple cranberry slab pie is so...

    Sausage Sweet Potato Empanadas

    An easy recipe that can be used for appetizers or pair it with a salad for a main course. Bonus...


    Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

    This puff pastry apple strudel is such a fun recipe. It can be served alone or with a side salad....


    The Best Place to Go Apple Picking in Every State

    Consider this your (apple) bucket list. From family-fun farms to orchards growing the juiciest heirloom apples, these are the best...


    Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples

    My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is...


    Maple and Cream Apple Pie

    1 review

    The cream in this pie makes it so rich and delicious. If you're looking for something a little out of...


    Grandma’s Apple Cake

    7 reviews

    My grandma's apple cake recipe is perfect for fall gatherings. With lightly spiced apples and a sweet glaze, each slice...


    Apple Maple Chops

    2 reviews

    This apple and maple pork chop recipe is one of my family's favorites—my children just love it. The pork is...


    Spiced Apple Muffin Bread

    3 reviews

    Instead of sprinkling with cinnamon sugar before baking, you could also add your favorite streusel topping to make this bread...


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    Mean Green Smoothie Bowls

    This delicious bright green smoothie bowl recipe contains powerful antioxidants. Top with cucumber slices and fresh parsley sprigs for a...

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    How to Make Traditional Caramel Apples

    Learn how to make homemade caramel for out-of-this-world classic caramel apples.


    How to Make Easy Caramel Apples, Step by Step

    We love to eat caramel apples this time of year. You can learn how to make caramel apples at home...


    40 Apple-Cinnamon Baked Goods We Can’t Get Enough Of

    From pies and crisps to breads and cakes, these apple-cinnamon recipes are practically the definition of cozy.


    82 Apple Recipes to Make This Fall, From Sweet to Savory

    After a trip to the orchard and a little time in the kitchen, make the most of your harvest with...


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    31 Apple Cake Recipes Perfect for Fall

    Enjoy fall's favorite fruit in one of these amazing apple cake recipes. We have ideas for upside-down cake, German apple...


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    82 Easy Apple Desserts for Fall

    Check out our most a-peel-ing easy apple desserts.