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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White Cheddar Shells

2 reviews

My kids and I love mac and cheese. We always get it in the bread bowls when we're at a restaurant, but with three cheeses, these white cheddar shells are filling on their own. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Caprese Macaroni Salad

1 review

When fresh tomatoes and basil are abundant in the summer, I like to make this wonderful Caprese macaroni salad. —Debbie...


Grecian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

8 reviews

I love all Grecian flavors and tried adding them to a macaroni salad. Toss in whatever olives you can find;...


Shrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad

This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab....


Spam Macaroni Salad

2 reviews

I have always loved Spam, so I decided to combine it with pineapple to make this Polynesian-inspired macaroni salad recipe....

Cubano Macaroni Salad

2 reviews

One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad

This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is inspired by the many wonderful flavors of the Middle East. The za'atar seasoning gives...

Chicken Taco Macaroni Salad

3 reviews

I like to give macaroni salad a taco twist. Rotisserie chicken makes it quick. I'll often serve this dish as...


Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

2 reviews

Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...


Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

1 review

Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


Barbecue Macaroni Salad

My family loves a touch of tang, so I created this barbecue macaroni salad. Not too much—just a hint of...

Mac ‘n’ Cheese Dinner

4 reviews

Don’t settle for ordinary mac and cheese. This version is my kids’ favorite, so I always make a huge pot....


Italian Sausage Vegetable Soup

1 review

With spaghetti sauce, noodles and Italian seasonings, this soup tastes like spaghetti! It's so easy, even our preteen daughter can...


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Barbecue Macaroni Beef

My husband's Grandma Curten used to make this meal for him when he was a little boy. It's a regular...


Makeover Macaroni and Cheese

6 reviews

Creamy and cheesy with comfort in every bite, this lightened-up classic is sure to become a family favorite at your...


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Creamy Ham Macaroni

At her home in Fort Myers, Florida, Beulah Johnston jazzes up macaroni with ham, cheese and mushrooms to make this...

Tuna Veggie Macaroni

3 reviews

“After much experimenting with various versions, it all boiled down to this one super-delicious recipe—my family can’t get enough of...


Ranch Mac & Cheese

58 reviews

I came up with the recipe for this creamy and satisfying macaroni and cheese, which has a special twist. My...


Macaroni Scramble

10 reviews

This quick-and-easy dinner from Patty Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania has all the pasta, cheese, meat and sweet tomato sauce that...


Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese for Two

2 reviews

This is the simplest of entrees, so well received on cold, frosty evenings. The combination of sour cream and cheese...


Microwave Mac ‘n’ Cheese

3 reviews

My family prefers homemade macaroni and cheese over the kind you get out of the box. This recipe is an...


Colorful Mac ‘n’ Cheese

8 reviews

My family loves this rich and comforting dish. The cheese disguises the zucchini, so my kids keep on eating it!...


Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese

4 reviews

I adapted this four-cheese mac and cheese recipe from one a friend gave to me. It has a distinctive blue...


Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Shrimp Mac & Cheese

2 reviews

For a rich, creamy and slightly spicy shrimp and pasta recipe, you can't beat this crowd-pleasing dish. It's a nice...


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Sweet Macaroni Salad

80 reviews

A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one...

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Bean Counter Chowder

20 reviews

This hearty chowder is one of our favorite vegetarian dishes. Loaded with beans, noodles and bright herbs, it's so comforting...


Skillet Mac & Cheese

92 reviews

This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! Kids always go for the rich cheese flavor,...


Beef ‘n’ Tomato Mac

8 reviews

For a quick dinner, this one is tops. It has only a handful of ingredients. To turn up the heat,...


Bacon Macaroni Salad

90 reviews

This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and...


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Bistro Mac & Cheese

37 reviews

I like to serve this mac & cheese with a salad and crusty bread. It's a satisfying meal that feels...


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Macaroni Coleslaw

186 reviews

My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had...