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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    Quick and Simple Meatballs

    17 reviews

    Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Nacho Triangles with Salsa-Ranch Dipping Sauce

    2 reviews

    These nacho bites are a fun fusion of Greek appetizers and flavors of the American Southwest. The simple dipping sauce...


    Italian Beef Vegetable Soup

    1 review

    This hearty vegetable beef soup features a ton of fresh veggies, making it the perfect dish to use up all...


    Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers

    Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be...


    Pressure-Cooker Beefy Cabbage Bean Stew

    1 review

    While we were on a small-group quilting retreat, one of my friends made this wonderful recipe for dinner. We all...

    Beef Wellington Fried Wontons

    3 reviews

    These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...


    The Best Chili

    3 reviews

    My dad and father-in-law are the gurus in our chili-loving clan. But after my honeymoon to New Mexico, where I...

    Meatball Minestrone

    4 reviews

    Just thinking about this soup simmering on the stove gets me hungry! The homemade meatballs are so tasty. —Esther Perea,...


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    Taco-Seasoned Meat

    Are Mexican-style entrees popular at your house? You'll appreciate the convenience of this seasoned meat that's tasty in traditional tacos....


    Make-Ahead Cabbage Rolls

    2 reviews

    I've relied on this recipe for years, and my cabbage rolls never fail to impress. As the host of a...


    Two-Meat Spaghetti Sauce

    2 reviews

    “I can put this hearty dish together, make a salad and have supper on the table in 30 minutes flat....

    West Coast Snappy Joes

    3 reviews

    Meet my California-inspired sloppy Joe. Load it up with whatever toppings you like, or pour the filling over noodles. It's...


    Cheese Beef Burritos

    1 review

    After a busy day, this is a dish that I can get on the table fast. The recipe came about...


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    Italian Pizza Meat Loaf

    If you have kids who protest when they hear meat loaf is on the menu, just try keeping them away...


    Tourtieres

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


    Slow-Cooked Chunky Chili

    21 reviews

    Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it...

    Pizza Pasta Casserole

    64 reviews

    Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to...


    Muffin-Pan Meat Loaves

    8 reviews

    I used to have a catering business, and my specialty was comfort food. I once needed a gluten-free meat loaf,...


    Santa Fe Chili

    44 reviews

    This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. —Laura...


    Southwestern Spaghetti Casserole

    11 reviews

    A close friend made this Mexican-Italian bake for me almost 20 years ago, and I've prepared it regularly ever since....


    Make-Ahead Meatballs

    14 reviews

    My husband and I have company often. Keeping a supply of these frozen meatballs on hand means I can easily...


    Taco Stew

    12 reviews

    The ingredients are simple, but together they make this awesome stew. If you want to a little added crunch, crush...


    Beef and Bean Burritos

    9 reviews

    This recipe made it through the pickiest taste testers: my kids! They absolutely hate beans, but love, love, love these...


    One-Pot Chilighetti

    14 reviews

    Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care...


    Easy Mostaccioli

    24 reviews

    This rich and cheesy casserole freezes so well that no one would ever guess it had been on ice! It’ll...

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    Sassy Salsa Meat Loaves

    Here's a twist on classic meat loaf. You can make these loaves ahead, and they’ll last for a few days....


    Cheesy Beef Spirals

    13 reviews

    "My mom shared this easy-to-assemble casserole years ago," recalls Brenda Marschall of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. "It's very good with garlic...


    Creamy Lasagna Casserole

    23 reviews

    Satisfy your gang with this casserole sent in by Shelly Korell. The Eaton, Colorado reader whips up a rich combination...


    Mozzarella Beef Roll-Ups

    18 reviews

    The kids will love these pepperoni and beef wraps. They're easy to assemble because each tortilla is simply wrapped around...


    Italian Spaghetti Bake

    11 reviews

    This hearty casserole recipe makes two large baking dishes. The tasty layers of meat sauce, spaghetti and gooey cheese are...


    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