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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    Million Dollar Cake

    1 review

    Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients, it is a breeze to put together when you're short on prep time. Plus, it needs to chill before serving, so it's a perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks and parties! —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Orange Sweet Rolls

    This orange sweet rolls recipe is so dependable—I make it a lot during the holidays because it’s quick and delicious....


    Upside-Down Blood Orange Cupcakes

    Making blood orange cupcakes is my favorite way to use fresh blood oranges. I start with a cake mix and...


    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...


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    Sunny Citrus Cheesecake

    9 reviews

    This beautiful layered cheesecake takes a bit longer to make, but the end result is so worth it! Citrus seems...

    Cranberry Orange Sauce

    In about 20 minutes, with just a few ingredients, you can have the freshest cranberry orange sauce you've ever tasted....


    Citrus Coconut Steamed Cod

    3 reviews

    I love to make this fusion meal on weeknights when I am short on time but want something big in...

    Sweet Potato Pone

    Sweet potatoes are among my favorite vegetables, and this sweet potato pone is my absolute favorite way to prepare them....


    Orange Cranberry Cookie Bars

    4 reviews

    These cranberry cookie bars combine two beloved holiday flavors and top a delicious soft crust with cream cheese icing. We...


    Orange Gingerbread Tassies

    I make big Christmas cookie plates every year, and it’s fun to have something with a different shape to include....


    Strawberry Rhubarb Cake with Orange

    1 review

    I came up with this strawberry rhubarb cake when I wanted to make something with rhubarb and strawberries that wasn't...

    Fruity Orange Dream

    1 review

    I learned this recipe from a fellow teacher when I was living in West Virginia. It's a standout for a...


    Orange Blossom Mint Refresher

    5 reviews

    I came up with this recipe because I'm not a fan of regular iced tea. This tea has the perfect...


    Cranberry, Orange and Cardamom Infused Water

    2 reviews

    This gorgeous infused water would make a great addition to your holiday dinner table. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy...


    Orange Cornmeal Cake

    1 review

    This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...


    Mom’s Citrus Buttermilk Cake

    8 reviews

    Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Joan...

    Cran-Orange Couscous Salad

    5 reviews

    I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped...


    Flamboyant Flamenco Summer Salad

    I came up with this salad simply by choosing the best-looking vegetables at a local farmers market—the colors are so...


    Citrus and Cucumber Infused Water

    1 review

    If you’ve ever enjoyed cucumber and citrus in a drink before, you know how beautifully they go together. Skip the...


    Mexican Carnitas

    4 reviews

    Ever hear of carnitas? They're easy-to-make pork crisps that are very popular in Mexico. The secret to this recipe is...


    Grandma’s Orange Rolls

    6 reviews

    Both our two children and grandchildren love these fine-textured sweet rolls. We have our own orange, lime and grapefruit trees,...


    White Chocolate Cranberry-Orange Bars

    2 reviews

    This is my take on my mother's recipe for chocolate chunk bars, which she made every Christmas Eve. Our family...


    Orange-Almond Choclava

    1 review

    A twist on classic baklava, this recipe adds semisweet chocolate to the nut filling and drizzles even more chocolate on...


    Sweet Italian Holiday Bread

    4 reviews

    This is authentic ciambellotto, a sweet loaf my great-grandmother used to bake in Italy. I still use her traditional recipe—the...


    Orange Cashew Bars

    1 review

    Two of my favorite ingredients, oranges and cashews, make a fantastic combination for a holiday bar—especially when you use fresh-squeezed...

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    Glazed Cranberry Biscuits

    My family likes biscuits for breakfast. One Sunday, I decided to make those golden goodies extra special by adding white...


    Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts

    2 reviews

    My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family...


    Orange Pomegranate Salad with Honey

    5 reviews

    I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called...


    Citrus Rainbow Carrots

    2 reviews

    I grow lots of carrots and I’m always experimenting with ways to serve them. The first time I made this...


    Orange Sweet Potato Pie with Ginger Streusel

    1 review

    Flecks of orange zest add a pleasant texture and zip to this classic sweet potato pie. Cook and mash the...


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    Orange Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls

    18 reviews

    These yummy rolls are a nice change of pace from the typical brown sugar and cinnamon kind. They make a...