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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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. After trying a few recipes, I came up with this one, and it has become a family favorite. It's delicious, especially with turkey, chicken, ham or roast pork. —Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia

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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...


Plum Conserve

1 review

My mouthwatering conserve is a versatile gift. It makes a lovely garnish for rolls during holiday feasts, is delicious paired...


Dandelion Jelly

3 reviews

I have made this jelly for many years. It has a wonderful honey taste and friends and family are always...


Bill’s Apple Butter

4 reviews

Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...

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...


Cider Jelly

2 reviews

For a tasty jam during the fall, try this cider. The candy adds a wonderful cinnamon flavor.—Donna Bensend, Dallas, Wisconsin

Caramelized Onion Jam

4 reviews

This savory caramelized onion jam is very good served with meats—we especially like it with venison. People who enjoy garlic...


Pickled Green Beans

8 reviews

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


Wild Plum Jelly

16 reviews

I've had this wild plum jelly recipe for ages. Each year when the plums are ripe, I'll fill my pail...


Spiced Cran-Apple and Grape Conserve

Faced with an abundance of grapes from my garden, I wound up using them in various ways. This conserve was...

Peach Chili Sauce

1 review

I've been eating and serving this tasty chili sauce since my childhood—it's always been a favorite. —Barb Townsend-Batten, Blenheim, Ontario


Pickled Brussels Sprouts

This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I...


Pickled Peaches

Fresh peach quarters soaked in vinegar, sugar and warm spices are a classic southern treat. Serve with ice cream, pound...