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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    Pressure-Cooker Butternut Rice Pudding

    This tasty rice pudding blends all our favorite flavors of fall into one comforting dessert. The ease of the pressure cooker allows you to limit your dishes and cuts cooking time. If preferred, raisins can be substituted for the dried cranberries. —Gretchen Monahan, Palmyra, Pennsylvania

    Cranberry-Walnut Belgian Waffles

    1 review

    Belgian waffles have larger squares and deeper pockets than American waffles. I make mine with nutrition boosters like whole wheat,...


    Grandma’s Apple Cake

    7 reviews

    My grandma's apple cake recipe is perfect for fall gatherings. With lightly spiced apples and a sweet glaze, each slice...


    Air-Fryer Honey Cinnamon Roll-ups

    This cinnamon treat reminds me of baklava; but with only a few easy ingredients, it's a fraction of the work....


    Martin’s Rhubarb Strudel

    1 review

    Although I have always loved strudel, apple strudel was the only kind I ate for many years. But when my...

    Cinnamon Twirl Cookies

    11 reviews

    These rolled cookies are tasty and fun to make with your family. The sugary mixture of walnuts and cinnamon is...


    Date-Nut Honey Bars

    The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party...

    Walnut and Oat-Crusted Salmon

    1 review

    I think this recipe gives you the most omega-3 fatty acid bang for your buck! —Cristen Dutcher, Marietta, Georgia


    Skillet Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    2 reviews

    Put these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head...


    Spiced Rum Fruitcake

    3 reviews

    This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...


    Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    4 reviews

    Put a stack of these beauties out at a potluck and you'll find only crumbs on your platter when it's...

    Baklava Thumbprint Cookies

    13 reviews

    The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...


    Baked Acorn Squash with Blueberry-Walnut Filling

    1 review

    I absolutely love squash—and I've filled it with so many variations of savory stuffing over the years. But my favorite...


    Black Walnut Layer Cake

    2 reviews

    My sister gave me the recipe for this beautiful cake years ago. The thin layer of frosting spread on the...


    Cranberry and Walnut Pie

    1 review

    The ladies of the former First Baptist Church of Warrens baked hundreds of cranberry pies and served slices to visitors...


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    Pumpkin and Walnut Squares

    2 reviews

    The buttery crust and crumb topping plus the creamy pumpkin filling make this a popular dessert at potlucks. Try it...

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    Chocolate Drizzled Maple-Nut Tart

    Here’s a true indulgence for the holiday season. The rich, buttery crust holds a triple-nut filling flavored with maple. When...


    Walnut-Date Pumpkin Pie

    2 reviews

    I'm forever looking for a little something extra to add to a favorite recipe. In this case, crunchy walnuts and...


    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...


    Walnut Honey Cake

    2 reviews

    This light and fluffy marvel all but melts in your mouth. Back in the day, it took effort for my...


    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...


    Moist Banana Nut Bread

    5 reviews

    I made up this recipe when I was vegetarian and didn’t eat eggs. It’s packed with fiber, omega-3s and soy...


    Chocolate Walnut Ring

    2 reviews

    This is an adaptation of my wife's recipe. It's terrific for a holiday brunch or as a midmorning snack. —Peter...


    Gingerbread with Fig-Walnut Sauce

    I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavor. It really enhances the...


    Cranberry Sauce with Walnuts

    7 reviews

    Traditional cranberry sauce is nice, but this jazzed-up version is several steps above. It travels well, and all the women...

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    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...


    Greek Honey Nut Pie

    24 reviews

    I love Greek pastry, so I thought, "Why not use phyllo, honey and nuts to make a pie? Then you...


    Rawhide’s Whiskey Cake

    7 reviews

    For several years, our neighbor gave us a moist, whiskey-flavored cake. I’ve tweaked the recipe, and now my friends want...


    Envelopes of Fudge

    3 reviews

    Sealed inside a golden crust is a delicious special delivery—a fudgy walnut filling that's almost like a brownie. These cookies...


    Apple Bread

    29 reviews

    I got this apple quick bread recipe a long time ago and with a few changes it's become one of...


    Walnut Zucchini Muffins

    32 reviews

    Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...