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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Strawberry Limoncello Jam

This is one of my top-selling jams at the farmers market during the spring. It's amazing over a scoop of fresh vanilla ice cream, on a toasted waffle, or served with fresh goat cheese and crackers. —Krystal Wertman, Humble, Texas

Watermelon Rind Preserves

1 review

This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


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....


Citrus Cantaloupe Butter

This sweet, chunky cantaloupe butter gets its warm spice flavor from the cinnamon. Orange sections and lime juice give it...


Easy Pickled Vegetables

This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...

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The Best Marinara Sauce

1 review

I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now...


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Best Ever Sweet Pickles

7 reviews

I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam...

Candied Jalapenos & Garlic

2 reviews

If you love spicy food like we do, then these tasty candied jalapenos—also known as cowboy candy—are for you! You...


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Tomato Bounty Salsa

I like to make this mild-tasting salsa with yellow tomatoes, but feel free to try other varieties. Use the salsa...


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Pam’s Pineapple Cranberry Salsa

Apples and cranberries give this salsa a holiday flavor, while garlic and jalapenos give it just the kick salsa needs....


End of Garden Relish

1 review

We dollop this tangy relish on burgers, hot dogs and salads. It’s a cool way to use up garden produce,...

Pickled Zucchini Slices

1 review

Here's a great way to put your garden bounty to good use! Turn that ripe zucchini into a crunchy, flavorful...


Chunky Salsa

6 reviews

This fresh-tasting salsa is wonderfully chunky. If you like it hotter, add more habanero peppers; if you prefer a mild...


Pickled Green Beans

8 reviews

This recipe produces zippy little pickled green beans, preserving my veggies for months to come ... if they last that...


Spicy Chunky Salsa

21 reviews

Vinegar adds a refreshing tang to this sweet tomato salsa. It's wonderful as is, but for more heat, leave in...


Spicy Pineapple Salsa

1 review

Here’s a sweet and spicy twist on salsa. Served with chips, it’s an excellent party starter. It also adds a...

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Watermelon Rind Pickles

6 reviews

"Waste not, want not" has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that's so refreshing. —Taste of...


Pickled Sweet Onions

1 review

These slightly crunchy pickled onions are not only a great gift for Christmas, but also a terrific contribution to a...


Citrus Blueberry Marmalade

1 review

I have four children under the age of six, so berry picking has been the perfect family activity for us....


Spiced Pickled Beets

11 reviews

With sweet, tangy and spiced flavors, these pickled beets are so good that they'll win over just about everyone in...


Tomatillo Relish

2 reviews

I have a very hearty tomatillo plant in my garden. To use up the abundant produce, I decided to make...


Old-Fashioned Garlic Dill Pickles

3 reviews

When I was raising my big family, I'd make this garlic dill pickle recipe toward the end of the growing...


Mild Tomato Salsa

38 reviews

I got this salsa recipe from my sister, and my children and I have been making batches of it ever...


Pickled Peppers

1 review

This pickled peppers recipe from Ball brand home canning products is so easy, and you'll never have to buy store-bought...


Best Beet Pickles

4 reviews

Luscious, sweet-spicy beets stand out like jewels at meals throughout the year. The flavor takes me back to summer days....

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Autumn Pepper Relish

This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like...


Slow-Cooked Peach Salsa

6 reviews

Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a winner over store-bought versions. As a treat, I give my coworkers several...


Jalapeno Bread & Butter Pickles

9 reviews

Even the heat-shy will want to dip into these bread and butter pickles with a surprise flavor kick. Ay caramba,...


Spicy Mustard

When I make this mustard, I add fresh horseradish from our garden and vinegar seasoned with homegrown tarragon. —Joyce Lonsdale,...


Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate

3 reviews

Here's a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the...


Blueberry Preserves

8 reviews

Juicy blueberries swimming in a sweet jelly taste terrific spooned over vanilla ice cream. But we also enjoy it on...