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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Strawberry Graham Dessert

6 reviews

My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days, I often make this special treat for my granddaughter. It's a fun way to dress up Jell-O, and kids love it.
-Audrey Huckell, Wabigoon, Ontario

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Lime Strawberry Surprise

Eye-catching in Christmas colors, this dish looks deliciously decorative on the table. Its combination of fruitiness and nutty crunch is...


Sensational Slush

4 reviews

Colorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers...


No-Bake Strawberry Dessert

37 reviews

Convenience items such as store-bought angel food cake, frozen strawberries and instant pudding mix make preparing this refrigerated delight as...


Patriotic Trifle

41 reviews

Get ready for oohs and aahs when you bring out this pretty trifle. Don't forget to include one tiny American...

Berry Gelatin Mold

6 reviews

This refreshing gelatin mold is delicious and always a big hit! For a patriotic buffet, I add a scoop of...


Swedish Creme

11 reviews

This thick and creamy dessert is my interpretation of my mother’s recipe for Swedish krem. It has just a hint...

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Cool and Creamy Watermelon Pie

42 reviews

This simple pie is so refreshing that it never lasts long on warm summer days. Watermelon and a few convenience...


Cool and Creamy Raspberry Delight

8 reviews

I knew that this cool, fruit and creamy dessert was a winner the first time I tasted it. I confirmed...


Red, White ‘n’ Blue Salad

30 reviews

Our striking "flag" salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive...


Grandma’s Gelatin Fruit Salad

2 reviews

Whenever I invite my big family for dinner, my grandchildren request this favorite fruit salad. My sons have always liked...

Pretzel Gelatin Dessert

28 reviews

This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet...


Patriotic Gelatin Salad

21 reviews

Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely salad makes quite a "bang" at our July Fourth meal. It's exciting...


Lime Chiffon Dessert

13 reviews

"This make-ahead recipe was given to me by an aunt many years ago," writes Joyce Key. "Her recipe called for...


Circus Peanut Gelatin

1 review

Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown's old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus...


Frozen Citrus Fruit Cups

2 reviews

Add some sparkle to your next get-together or church supper with these sunny citrus treats. The refreshing cups burst with...

Sangria Gelatin Ring

7 reviews

This gelatin is enjoyed by everyone because you just can't go wrong with fresh berries. —Nicole Nemeth, Komoka, Ontario


Watermelon Cake

7 reviews

No one will ever guess how simple this make-ahead melon is to assemble. After one bite of the showstopping cake,...


Light Strawberry Gelatin Pie

45 reviews

There's plenty of sweet berry flavor in this refreshing dessert. Made with sugar-free gelatin and a graham cracker crust, the...


Lemon Chiffon Blueberry Dessert

20 reviews

This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the...


Flag Cake

65 reviews

This patriotic-themed cake makes a stunningly delicious centerpiece on any summer celebration table. To honor our troops, pass it along...