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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    Easy Pickled Apples

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

    Braised Corned Beef

    1 review

    You’ll need a bit of time to prepare this braised corned beef, but the end results make all that time...


    Smoked Turkey

    Mouths will water when you bring this flavorful smoked turkey recipe to the table. Add sprigs of your favorite herbs...


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    Deep-Fried Turkey

    This deep-fried turkey recipe will score you many oohs and aahs this Thanksgiving. It perfectly balances a crispy exterior while...


    Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

    4 reviews

    The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people...

    Bratwurst and Chicken Kabobs

    I made these lively chicken kabobs as a thank-you gift while visiting my relatives in Norway They loved eating them...


    Mushroom-Blue Cheese Tenderloin

    8 reviews

    Here’s a simple entree that is sure to impress. I usually double the mushroom-cheese sauce because it always disappears fast....

    Pepper-Crusted Sirloin Roast

    Dinner guests will be surprised to hear that this festive entree calls for only five ingredients. It's the perfect choice...


    Linda’s Best Marinated Chicken

    10 reviews

    I have been using this grilled chicken recipe since I was 12 years old. That's 40-plus years! It is so...


    Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms

    My dad, an incredible person and cook, taught me to make this tenderloin. Whenever I want to make a special,...


    Sunday’s Best Chicken

    9 reviews

    I am a busy mom of four and a nursing student, so weeknight dinners are often rushed. Sunday dinners are...

    Sauerbraten

    1 review

    "THE WHOLE FAMILY helped prepared this sauerbraten. We children had fun mixing the spices and pounding them on the hearth,...


    Roasted Garlic Potatoes

    6 reviews

    A good friend provided the food for the one-of-a-kind Western-style wedding Jerry and I planned. These potatoes are scrumptious and...


    Peppery Chicken with Potatoes

    8 reviews

    We like this recipe because while we go to church on Sundays the chicken cooks and is ready for us...


    Easy Memphis-Style BBQ Ribs

    A friend of mine who loves barbecue gave me her recipe for ribs. Use just enough of the spice mixture...


    All-American Barbecue Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    I came up with this delicious BBQ sandwich on my own. Out of all my barbecue recipes, this one's my...

    Hot ‘n’ Spicy Spareribs

    4 reviews

    I always keep this dry rub in a shaker on my shelf so I have it ready to use in...


    Grilled Whiskey Chops

    6 reviews

    No one can believe that these fabulous chops are ready in half an hour! We love them for weeknights and...


    Sirloin Roast with Gravy

    25 reviews

    This recipe is perfect for my husband, who is a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. The peppery, fork-tender roast combined with...


    Whiskey Pineapple Chicken

    2 reviews

    Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey. Want...


    Tender Baby Back Ribs

    13 reviews

    "After many tries, these are the most tender and best tasting ribs I have ever made. Everyone who tries them...


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    Santa Maria Roast Beef

    11 reviews

    A simple dry rub is enough to turn roast beef into a real crowd-pleaser. The slightly spicy meat is scrumptious...


    Chinese Five Spice

    2 reviews

    I regularly mix up my own spice blends, such as this Chinese five spice recipe. I make Indian and Mexican...


    Fresh Herb-Brined Turkey

    4 reviews

    Brining a turkey is all about adding moisture for a tender, juicy bird. We flavor our brine with parsley, rosemary...


    Contest-Winning Peppery Cheese Bread

    13 reviews

    This is my daughter Kendra's favorite savory quick bread. When the warm, moist bread hits your palate, it's just heavenly!...

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    Alabama White BBQ Sauce

    8 reviews

    My boys use to spend their summers with their grandmother in the South. She would treat them to a meal...


    Mashed Peppery Turnips

    2 reviews

    I created this recipe in an attempt to use up a great turnip harvest from our garden, and to lighten...


    Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

    2 reviews

    Every time I bring this slow-cooker pulled pork to a potluck I'm asked, "Where did you get the pork?" People...


    Slow-Cooked Corned Beef

    13 reviews

    It’s not luck; it’s just an amazing Irish recipe. With this in the slow cooker by sunrise, you can be...


    Pickled Brussels Sprouts

    This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I...


    Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

    2 reviews

    My wife and I both love spicy foods. This steak with peppercorn sauce is one of her favorite dishes. I...