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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Make-Ahead Creamy Fruit Salad

We love fruit salads for our holiday dinners. I experimented and came up with this delicious medley—it reminds us of the tropics in the middle of winter! I sometimes add sliced bananas just before serving. Feel free to use your own favorite fruits. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Grilled Turkey Pitas

1 review

Move over hamburgers! My Greek-style turkey sandwich filling is hearty enough to make a meal in a pita pocket. The...


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Creamy Yogurt Ice Pops

These fun, refreshing peach pops get smooth, creamy goodness from yogurt. Any fruit can be substituted in the recipe. We’ve...


Favorite Banana Split Smoothies

1 review

I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way...


Pina Colada Dip

3 reviews

If you like pina coladas, you've gotta try this fluffy fruit dip. Scooped up with a slice of fresh pineapple,...

Tzatziki Potato Salad

1 review

My son has an egg allergy, so this potato salad is perfect for him. For extra color, add radishes, apple...


Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

2 reviews

You could also use boysenberries, raspberries or strawberries for this delicious dessert. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Patriotic Frozen Delight

13 reviews

My husband and I pick lots of fruit at berry farms in the area and freeze it to enjoy all...


Patriotic Pops

4 reviews

My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We...


Creamy Tropical Fruit Salad

7 reviews

I needed a speedy salad for a luncheon recently, used what I had available and everyone loved it! Light, fluffy...


Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

5 reviews

This tender marinated chicken gets its zing from chili powder and cumin. For variety, add a tablespoon of tomato paste...

Pita Burgers

2 reviews

I serve this tasty variation on the traditional hamburger at backyard get-togethers. Similar to Greek gyros, the herbed ground beef...


Frozen Berry & Yogurt Swirls

I enjoy these frozen yogurt pops because they double as a healthy snack and a cool, creamy sweet treat. —Colleen...


Berry & Yogurt Phyllo Nests

This elegant dessert adds a special touch to any meal. Add variety by using your favorite combination of flavored yogurt...


Strawberry-Rosemary Yogurt Pops

We planted strawberries a few years ago and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make...


Peach Crisp Parfait Pops

My little ones love fruit crisps and ice pops. I created a healthy and delicious treat that combines the two....

Mixed Berry Sundaes for 2

1 review

These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the...


Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt

5 reviews

It's so simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt, you might even want to get the kids...


Fluted Lemon Cake with Fresh Fruit

This citrusy, golden-brown cake looks especially beautiful baked in a fancy fluted pan. Serve each slice with a dollop of...