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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Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect batch. This recipe is the result of my mission to create my own foolproof rendition. —Audrey Alfaro, Rapid City, South Dakota

Mighty Nice Curried Chicken with Rice

1 review

This was one of the first chicken recipes I prepared for my husband more than 54 years ago. His exclamation?...


Duck with Brandy Bing Cherry Sauce

1 review

Elegant, delicious and colorful, this French duck dish is perfect to serve for special occasions. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia


Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta

2 reviews

Mix up your weeknight menu with a flavorful braised chicken dish with Middle Eastern flair. I love to serve it...


Italian Pan-Fried Chicken

2 reviews

I love this recipe for many reasons, but mostly because it is both simple and delicious. It was passed down...


Rock N Rye Pork Roast Sandwiches

Detroit's Faygo Rock & Rye soda (or pop, as we call it in Michigan) gives these pork roast sandwiches such...

Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions

3 reviews

This burger is a fun mashup of a bratwurst with onion and peppers, chicken-fried steak and a beef burger. The...


Hungarian Short Ribs

14 reviews

This is a special meal in our house—as soon as I get ribs, I know which dish my family will...


Pot Roast Meat Loaf

23 reviews

If your taste buds call for pot roast but your pocketbook insists on ground beef, here's the perfect solution! You...


Best Pot Roast

2 reviews

My husband and I used to raise cattle, so I prepared a lot of beef. This old-fashioned pot roast is...

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Jamaican-Style Beef Stew

17 reviews

This delicious stew makes a hearty supper with a lighter touch. The leaner cut of meat, herbs and seasonings and...


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Round Steak Stroganoff

27 reviews

This recipe for beef stroganoff with round steak is one I spotted in a local hospital auxiliary cookbook. When I...


Rhubarbecue

14 reviews

This simmered sauce is a roller-coaster ride for your tongue. It's a wonderful blend of complex flavors that goes with...


Dr Spicy BBQ Pork

4 reviews

I served this at my son’s graduation party and kept it warm in a slow cooker after roasting it in...


Smoked Gouda & Roast Beef Pinwheels

5 reviews

Our local deli makes terrific roast beef sandwiches. This pinwheel appetizer re-creates the taste. My family says the pinwheels have...

Savory Braised Chicken with Vegetables

6 reviews

My braised chicken is a recipe my mom used to make when I was small. It tastes much more complicated...


Braised Dill Potatoes

3 reviews

Dill, chicken broth and a few other simple ingredients create a side dish your family will love. The braised potatoes...


Braised Pork with Tomatillos

4 reviews

A pork braise is a sure way to make people’s mouths water. The tomatillos in this dish offer a subtle...


Mainly Mushroom Beef Carbonnade

1 review

This is the ultimate comfort food, an earth-and-turf combo that smells delicious while cooking and tastes like home. The mushrooms...


Braised Herb Pork Chops

13 reviews

These herb-packed braised pork chops are perfect for entertaining because they come together quickly and bake for up to 2...


Onion Beef au Jus

23 reviews

Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in savory hot sandwiches that are served with...


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Wintertime Braised Beef Stew

43 reviews

This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it's even better a day or two later, you may want to...


Rosemary-Garlic Dinner Rolls

1 review

These rolls are so soft and have such wonderful flavor. What a nice touch to bring to both holiday dinners...


Irish Beef Stew

37 reviews

Rich and hearty, this Irish beef stew is my husband's favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread,...

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Braised Hanukkah Brisket

2 reviews

My mother, Enid, always used the most marbled cut of brisket she could find to make this recipe, so she'd...


Bavarian Pot Roast

54 reviews

Since all my grandparents were German, it's no wonder that so many Bavarian recipes have been handed down to me....


Braised Pork Loin Chops

22 reviews

An easy herb rub gives sensational taste to boneless braised pork chops that can be cooked on the stovetop in...


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Braciole

5 reviews

In our family braciole was served as a special treat for birthdays and holidays. It was Grandma’s specialty and the...


Old-Fashioned Pot Roast

14 reviews

I got this recipe from my mom, a great cook. My sister, dad and I loved it when she made...


Beef Short Ribs in Burgundy Sauce

12 reviews

As an Army general, my stepdad got this beef short ribs recipe from his aide, who said it was his...