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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Sheet-Pan Salmon with Simple Bread Salad

The abundant fatty acids in salmon make it extremely healthful and ideal for baking. The vibrant salad, made on the same sheet pan, complements the rich fish perfectly. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California

Patriotic Pepper Platter

Cream cheese stuffed peppers are easy to make, easy to travel with and wonderful to eat at room temperature. This...


Greek Sheet-Pan Chicken

4 reviews

I love roasted vegetables and keeping things simple. One bowl and one sheet pan, that's it. You could certainly use...


Savory Tomato and Olive Oatmeal

Who says oatmeal has to be sweet? I love this savory oatmeal recipe because it starts my day in a...


Orange and Olives Salad

My grandmother made sure this orange and olives salad was on our holiday table every year. It's so light and...

Zesty Mediterranean Potato Salad

I love this Mediterranean potato salad recipe that incorporates vegetables I plant in my summer garden. The dressing is light...


Dry-Rub Grilled Pork Chops over Cannellini Greens

2 reviews

My family was not a huge fan of pork until I tried this pork chops and green beans recipe. Feel...

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

This cauliflower tabbouleh recipe is super easy and fast to make. I love that I can offer it to my...


Italian Bread Salad with Olives

This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a...


Greek Olive Tapenade

Welcome to an olive lover’s dream. Mix olives with freshly minced garlic, parsley and a few drizzles of olive oil...


Marinated Almond-Stuffed Olives

Marinated stuffed olives go over so well with company that I try to keep a batch of them in the...

Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels

6 reviews

These quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York


Olive Veggie Pizza

2 reviews

My husband is in the Navy, and I often feed several of his fellow officers,“ says Becky Fore of El...


Red Potato Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette

2 reviews

At our house, a red potato salad with red onion, Greek olives and lemony vinaigrette is a zippy improvement on...


Marinated Cheese with Peppers and Olives

Cheddar cheese, red peppers and pitted ripe olives make a tasty, rustic appetizer when marinated overnight and served with decorative...


Marinated Olives

Our son often made these olives for holiday get-togethers. They are simple to make and add a little zest to...

Lone Star Chicken Enchiladas

24 reviews

Start with deli-roasted chicken and this family-friendly casserole will be ready in no time. For a milder version, use Monterey...


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Cashew & Olive Feta Cheese Dip

My nutty cheese dip has bold flavors that go well with baked pita chips. If I’m hosting guests who like...


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Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring

24 reviews

We love to make meals into celebrations, and antipasto always kicks off the party for Italian dinners. This one is...


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Olive Raisin Rice

My sister-in-law (who happens to have the same name as me!) gave me this recipe. We fix it for just...


Easy Olive Snacks

3 reviews

Olive lovers will snap up these chewy, delicious appetizers. Says Dorothy Anderson of Ottawa, Kansas, "They're easy since the...


Dad’s Greek Salad

10 reviews

The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil...


Olive & Onion Quick Bread

5 reviews

I’ve been baking for over 50 years and I never get tired of trying new recipes for my family, friends...


Lemon-Herb Olives with Goat Cheese

1 review

Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon...


Traditional Shepherd’s Pie

7 reviews

Instead of using a pastry crust, this traditional shepherd's pie has a savory one made with mashed potatoes. The bacon...

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Witch’s Caviar

I like to serve this dip with triangle-shaped tortilla chips because they look like pointy witch hats. —Darlene Brenden, Salem,...


Spicy Olive Relish

1 review

Wanted a hot dog with a different tate. Found these items in the refrigerater. you can also delete the mustard...


Mini Muffuletta

8 reviews

People love these hearty little sandwich wedges. The recipe is great for a party and can be made the day...


Mixed Olive Crostini

4 reviews

These little toasts are pretty and irresistible—they’re always a big hit. Even though they look as if you fussed, the...


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Olive-Stuffed Celery

11 reviews

My grandmother taught both me and my mom this appetizer recipe for stuffed celery. We always serve it at Christmas...


Kidney Bean Casserole

1 review

I don’t recall its origin, but I've had this Kidney Bean Casserole recipe for many years. A Triscuit cracker crust...