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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    Clam Stew

    2 reviews

    Every summer my family digs clams on the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. This dish highlights the fresh sweet...


    Tofu Chicken Nuggets

    These tofu chicken nuggets can be made ahead to use throughout the week. To mimic the taste (and texture!) of...


    Lobster Bisque

    My grandmother would make lobster bisque all the time, so I've always thought of it as comfort food. If you...

    Roasted Beets with Orange Gremolata and Goat Cheese

    My grandma always grew beets and then pickled or canned them, but I prefer to prepare them like this. I...


    Foil-Packet Potatoes and Sausage

    2 reviews

    My family enjoys camping and cooking over a fire. These hearty foil-packet potatoes turn out beautifully over a campfire, on...

    Lemon-Dijon Grilled Salmon Foil Packet

    1 review

    My family enjoys this healthy salmon recipe very much, which makes it a winner in my book. The capers really...


    Clambake Packets

    4 reviews

    I’ve long been a fan of things prepared in a foil packet—we’ll make them quite a bit when out on...


    Pressure-Cooker Sicilian Steamed Leeks

    I love the challenge of developing recipes for my garden leeks, a delicious but underused vegetable. This Italian-flavored dish...


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    Easter Lamb Cake

    8 reviews

    My grandmother started the tradition of making this molded Easter lamb cake when I was little. We continue to make...

    Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas

    11 reviews

    My hearty, delicious and nutrient-packed vegetarian dish is amazingly healthy. Everyone I've made it for has loved it—even carnivores! I...


    Haddock en Papillote

    1 review

    This is a terrific dish for entertaining. It's easy to prepare, yet impressive. You can even assemble the bundles earlier...


    Tuscan Fish Packets

    8 reviews

    My husband does a lot of fishing, so I'm always looking for different ways to serve his catches. A professional...


    Buttery Horseradish Corn on the Cob

    10 reviews

    For a July Fourth barbecue, I whipped up a butter and horseradish topping for grilled corn. People actually formed a...


    Mushroom Cheese Stromboli

    3 reviews

    "I got the recipe for this hearty crowd-pleaser from a friend," reports field editor Patty Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. "We...

    Pork and Apple Tamales

    5 reviews

    Serve this family favorite for all occasions: a quick dinner, brown-bag lunch, hearty snack or even a fun appetizer. —Marie...


    Persimmon Pudding

    1 review

    When a group of ladies and I served this cake-like dessert for a church get-together, it was an instant hit....


    Healthy Steamed Dumplings

    1 review

    My family loves Chinese food, but it's hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store. So...


    Sesame-Beef Pot Stickers

    1 review

    I enjoy having these potstickers as a late-night snack. They also work well as a quick appetizer for family parties....


    Decadent Broccoli Souffle

    I combine fresh broccoli with cheddar cheese for a stunning side dish that appeals to everyone...even kids!—Elaine Luther, Homosassa, Florida


    Cheesy Ham & Potato Packet

    I found the technique for grilling ham, potatoes and cheese in foil and changed the recipe for our tastes. It’s...


    Dinner in a Packet

    2 reviews

    Kids enjoy making this simple dinner as much as eating it, notes Louise Graybiel of Toronto, Ontario. I got the...


    Bacon Parmesan Popovers

    2 reviews

    This recipe proves that simple ingredients often result in the best-tasting dishes. These popovers are a nice change from ordinary...


    Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage

    6 reviews

    The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...

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    Gingered Carrots ‘n’ Parsnips

    Guests at my holiday table are surprised to hear that this tasty side dish has just five ingredients.


    Orange Pomegranate Salmon

    3 reviews

    A colorful, festive salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is...


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    Pistachio Puffs

    Our Home Economists added an Irish touch to these traditional dessert treats—with mouthwatering results! The old-fashioned pastry mixes up quickly...


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    Grandma’s Popovers

    Still warm from the oven, popovers are always a fun accompaniment to a homey meal. I was raised on these...


    Pretty Autumn Soup

    11 reviews

    Carrots, squash and sweet potato combine to make a healthy and colorful soup, which I especially enjoy during the fall....


    Squash Ribbons

    3 reviews

    Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash...