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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    Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki)

    While this rich, sweet Greek Easter bread, also known as tsoureki, is traditionally served during the spring, it can be served any time of year without the red eggs. Mahleb and mastic are customary, but they can be difficult to find and are often omitted. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Pressure-Cooker French Toast

    A delicious morning treat, this French toast is made quickly in the Instant Pot pressure cooker, and it's definitely worth...


    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...


    Air-Fryer Breakfast Cookies

    1 review

    I used to buy brand-name breakfast cookies from the supermarket, but since I found this recipe, I've enjoyed making my...


    Gluten- and Dairy-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    5 reviews

    After learning of gluten and dairy sensitivities in our family, I knew I had to re-create our favorite sweet bread....

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    10-Cup Cookies

    38 reviews

    My mother used to make this easy 10-cup cookie recipe for my sisters and me. You could find one of...


    Lemony Walnut-Raisin Galette

    1 review

    This flaky, buttery pastry dessert has a filling of fruit, walnuts, coconut and cinnamon. There's a lot to love! For...

    Rum-Raisin Pumpkin Pie

    This recipe is a great way to change up your desserts for the holidays. Try it and see how many...



    Raisin Pudding

    This old-fashioned dessert tastes like the comforting long-cooked pudding Grandma used to make, but it really is quick and easy...


    Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

    5 reviews

    I've been making bread since I was a young girl, and this is one of my favorites. This round loaf...

    Pecan-Raisin Cinnamon Rolls

    3 reviews

    The tempting aroma of these freshly baked cinnamon rolls always sells them! I bake hundreds for two annual fund-raising events...


    Citrus Poke Cake

    This old-fashioned citrus cake tastes even better the day after it is made. It is perfect for picnics or other...


    Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake

    5 reviews

    I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed...


    Rustic Oatmeal Scones

    2 reviews

    My family loves scones, but traditional recipes contain excessive fat and calories. After lots of experimentation, I came up with...


    Turkey with Cherry Stuffing

    1 review

    This moist stuffing, with its fruity blend of raisins and tart cherries, is a sweet twist on a traditional version....

    Raisin Nut Oatmeal

    23 reviews

    There’s no better feeling than waking up to a hot, ready-to-eat breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey...


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    Rum-Raisin Sweet Potatoes

    My family and I have traded in classic baked potatoes for these sweet potatoes with a spicy twist. The Chinese...


    Mom’s Soft Raisin Cookies

    34 reviews

    With four sons in service during World War II, my mother sent these favorite cookies as a taste from home...


    Applesauce Loaf Cake

    2 reviews

    "Slices of this moist old-fashioned cake hold up well in a lunch bag," assures Pamela Kelley of Downey, California.


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    German Apple Strudel

    16 reviews

    This gorgeous strudel has just what you crave this time of year: thin layers of flaky crust and lots of...


    Morning Muffins

    9 reviews

    I like to grab one of these muffins with coffee on days when I get a late start to work....


    Special Raisin Pie

    1 review

    When I first made this pie, I thought it was terrific. Then I entered it at the county fair and...


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    Grandma’s Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    7 reviews

    The aroma of this pie baking in my farm kitchen oven reminds me of my dear grandma, who made this...


    Apple Raisin Quick Bread

    7 reviews

    Cloves are a subtle but effective complement to the abundant apple pieces in this apple raisin quick bread. —Gail Buss,...

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    Pineapple Raisin Stuffing

    A co-worker gave me this stuffing recipe years ago. I added cinnamon and raisins for even more flavor. It accompanies...


    Better-Than-Fruitcake Cookies

    20 reviews

    Mostly fruit and nuts, these sweet and chewy clusters make excellent gifts, freeze well, can be shipped easily, and most...


    Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes

    2 reviews

    I’ve found that people who normally won’t eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans...


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    6 reviews

    My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


    Raisin Custard Pie

    2 reviews

    A comforting, old-fashioned dessert, this custard pie is one of my mom's best. The fluffy meringue makes it look so...


    Winter Fruit Compote

    You can make this colorful and easy fruit relish up to a week
    in advance. It’s an outstanding accompaniment...