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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    Pear, Apple and Celery Salad

    This salad is incredibly fresh and bright, but uses apples and pears, making it perfect for fall and winter. The vibrant lemon vinaigrette and rich brown butter pecans make it feel extra special. —Mallory Oniki

    Prosciutto, Pear & Burrata Salad

    The idea for this burrata salad came when we ordered a restaurant appetizer that was prosciutto, burrata, a little arugula...


    Spiced Squash and Fruit Crumble

    This sweet and savory dish is a perfect side for cold weather and would be amazing with any meal. It...



    Air-Fryer Pear Potpies

    I always make potpies when pears are in season. I love them so much more than apples because they have...

    Cranberry Pumpkin Chutney

    It's a waste to throw out carved jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween, so I decided to make a pumpkin chutney with them....


    Pear, Ricotta and Rosemary Corn Muffins

    Indulge yourself by spreading a pat of butter over each of these warm, scrumptious pear and ricotta muffins. Add a...

    Sausage Sweet Potato Sheet-Pan Dinner

    2 reviews

    This healthy, foolproof weeknight supper is naturally gluten-free, uses one pan and is on your table in no time! This...


    Orchard Pear Pie

    I made this pie using Bartlett pears fresh from the orchard. It's a lovely dessert to include on your holiday...


    Air-Fryer Honeyed Pears in Puff Pastry

    A honey of a salute to late-summer pear season, this cozy dessert looks both elegant and decadent. Wrapped in puff...


    Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing

    8 reviews

    This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting...

    Pressure-Cooker Tequila Poached Pears

    Tequila may seem an unusual ingredient, but give it a try! The fresh pears and mint make the dessert deliciously...


    Cranberry and Roasted Beet Salad

    I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is...


    Upside-Down Fruitcake

    2 reviews

    I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to...


    Homemade Pear Honey

    2 reviews

    Pear honey is an old recipe that's been passed down through families. We especially like it with hot biscuits and...


    Caramelized Pears

    2 reviews

    After picking an abundant crop of pears, I was looking for new ways to enjoy them. A friend suggested warming...

    Parsnip, Pear and Pecan Salad

    1 review

    I didn't try parsnips until I was well into my 40s, but now I can't get enough of them. This...


    Baked Pears

    3 reviews

    This baked pears recipe is very versatile. You can serve it warm or cold and for any size group. Chilled...


    Pear-Berry Breakfast Tarts

    2 reviews

    When my kids were small, I could never get pancakes on the table while they were all still hot. Then...


    Honey Pear Cheesecake

    We grow pear trees, so I’m always dabbling in pear desserts. In this cheesecake, I sometimes add ¼ cup crystalized...


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    Gorgonzola Pear Tossed Salad

    Tired of tossed salads? Here's an irresistible variation featuring pears that makes an attractive and tasty first course. The cheese...


    Chocolate Pear Hazelnut Tart

    3 reviews

    As a teenage foreign exchange student in the south of France, I was horribly homesick. Then my host family's Grandmother...


    Pear Upside-Down Gingerbread

    I prefer to bake from scratch, but this Christmasy cake mix recipe is a favorite. For a change of pace,...


    Pear Chutney Chicken

    4 reviews

    With a unique combination of flavors in this recipe, dinner is sure to satisfy. “My freezer is hardly ever without...


    Apple-Pear Compote

    Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers....

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    Pear, Ham & Cheese Pastry Pockets

    1 review

    I came up with this simple recipe one night for a quick dinner. It's perfect with a cup of soup...


    Ginger Pear Muffins

    21 reviews

    This wonderful recipe has been in my files for years. The chunks of fresh pear make each bite moist and...


    Pear-Stuffed French Vanilla Toast

    4 reviews

    My handyman, who is originally from Nicaragua, shared this classic breakfast dish his mother used to prepare. He says he...


    Pork Tenderloin with Pear Cream Sauce

    6 reviews

    Pork’s mild taste goes well with sweet flavors and many seasonings. Here, I’ve teamed it with both—luscious pears and a...


    Personal Pear Potpies

    1 review

    Talk about cutie pies! These mini treats baked in ramekins are yummy and easy to prepare using frozen puff pastry....


    Balsamic Chicken & Pears

    9 reviews

    Pears and dried cherries go amazingly well with chicken and balsamic vinegar. It’s easy enough to make for a weeknight...