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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    The Best Ever Lasagna

    15 reviews

    My brother, Joe, created this lasagna based on our mom’s recipe. It’s a family favorite at Christmas, thanks to the...


    Candy Cane Chocolate Mini Loaves

    1 review

    Having a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays inspired me to use them up by adding them to...


    Spiced Eggnog Rum Cookies

    4 reviews

    One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...


    Upside-Down Fruitcake

    2 reviews

    I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to...


    Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls

    1 review

    These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on...


    Cranberry Orange Almond Quick Bread

    6 reviews

    You can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. Try dried apricots and pecans, or dried blueberries and hazelnuts....


    Coconut, Lime and Pistachio Cookies

    7 reviews

    Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. —Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi


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    Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves...

    Cinnamon Roll Macarons

    5 reviews

    These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...


    Mushroom and Smoked Gouda Puff

    2 reviews

    It's so very easy, but it looks and tastes gourmet. Dinner party guests will be impressed with this perfect starter...


    Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    5 reviews

    Put a stack of these beauties out at a potluck and you'll find only crumbs on your platter when it's...


    Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies

    2 reviews

    This recipe came from my mom's Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh...


    Make-Ahead Eggs Benedict Toast Cups

    2 reviews

    When I was growing up, we had a family tradition of having eggs Benedict with champagne and orange juice for...


    Crystallized Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies

    5 reviews

    This recipe is the best of twp worlds—gingerbread and chocolate chip cookies. Since they're combined, you don't have to choose...


    Baklava Thumbprint Cookies

    14 reviews

    The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...


    Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls

    2 reviews

    Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois


    Cheesy Cajun Cornbread Biscotti

    1 review

    This savory cookie is the bestseller at our Christmas cookie bazaar. Everyone requests the tasty biscotti every year. They're simple...

    Beef Wellington Fried Wontons

    3 reviews

    These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...


    Pineapple Coconut Tassies

    5 reviews

    These cookies may sound and look fancy, but they're rather easy to make Their simplicity makes them an ideal choice...


    20 Camping Recipes You Learned in Boy Scouts

    These recipes will take you right back to childhood and summers spent at Boy Scout camp.


    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...


    29 Halloween Slow Cooker Recipes

    Wouldn't it be nice to come home from trick-or-treating to a hot-and-ready supper, dessert or drink? These Halloween slow cooker...


    12 Starbucks Copycat Recipes for Fall

    The Starbucks fall menu has more than their much-loved PSL! Here are the Starbucks copycat recipes you can make at...

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    The Best Copycat Recipes for Winter

    When the weather outside is frightful, don’t go out for takeout. Stay home and make a restaurant copycat instead!


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    21 Thanksgiving Bread Recipes to Round Out Your Table

    From fluffy Thanksgiving rolls to classic cornbread, these are all of the deliciously doughy recipes you need to (literally) break...


    25 Thanksgiving Drinks & Cocktails to Serve This Holiday

    Quench your thirst and round out your holiday feast with these delicious Thanksgiving drinks.


    How to Make a Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home

    Nothing says fall like a pumpkin spice latte. Learn how to make your own healthier version with our simple step-by-step...


    28 Homemade Thanksgiving Food Gifts to Make the Host Feel Special

    Treat the chef of the feast to a few homemade Thanksgiving food gifts and you're sure to be invited back...


    15 Savory Cheesecake Recipes That Make Perfect Apps

    Level up from the classic cheese ball with savory cheesecake recipes. These appetizer-friendly twists on cheesecake are perfect to serve...