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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    Sausage and Blue Cheese Stuffed Peppers

    1 review

    This family favorite combines some of our most-enjoyed ingredients: sausage, blue cheese and sweet peppers. The ease of preparation and...


    Spicy Pork and Butternut Squash Ragu

    This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo that's perfect for cooler fall weather and satisfying after a day spent outdoors....


    Rave Review Chicken Soup

    13 reviews

    Nice and warm on a cold winter's day, this hearty chicken soup gets rave reviews from my family and friends....


    Chicken and Lentil Chili

    1 review

    I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the...


    Slow-Cooked Summer Squash

    1 review

    We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz up the...


    Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    My family loves Buffalo chicken wings, but the frying makes them unhealthy. This recipe takes out some of the fat...


    Slow-Simmered Chicken with Raisins, Capers and Basil

    Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's better than that? The kids...


    Buffalo Wing Potatoes

    3 reviews

    I was getting tired of mashed and baked potatoes, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe is...

    Slow-Cooker Pad Thai

    5 reviews

    I love pad thai, but I hate standing over a hot stir-fry—especially in summer. This slow-cooker version lets me keep...


    Low and Slow Huevos Rancheros

    We love Mexican food, especially for breakfast. My slow cooker version of a favorite, huevos rancheros, is rolled into flour...


    Peach & Blueberry Trifle

    This crowd-pleasing summer trifle recipe can be made the night before. I love that you can be flexible with the...


    Broccoli Orzo Bake

    2 reviews

    The addition of orzo pasta makes this bake a sensational alternative to the classic broccoli casserole. There's a fine blend...


    Turkey & Pork Meatballs

    Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. —Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine


    Ginger Beer Pulled Pork

    This is just one of the many ways I like to cook pork. My family enjoys the ginger flavor and...


    Pineapple Mango Pulled Pork

    I love mangoes and pineapple. They go so well with pork. Serve these little sandwiches with a spring salad. —Thomas...


    Beef Daube Provencal

    1 review

    This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting wood or white-tail hunting. If...


    Country Bacon-Beef Mac and Cheese

    2 reviews

    This extra-meaty mac and cheese is easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it, and I like that...

    Slow-Cooker Quinoa Chili

    1 review

    This recipe turned my husband into a quinoa lover. I made it the day he got good news on a...


    Lamb and White Bean Chili

    1 review

    I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was...


    Smoky Peanut Butter Chili

    4 reviews

    I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, was it...


    Italian Orange-Fig Cookies

    2 reviews

    This is one of the first holiday cookies I made when I found out I could no longer eat gluten....


    Slow-Cooker Spanish Rice

    1 review

    Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex flavor. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. —Sharon...


    Slow-Cooker Rice Porridge

    1 review

    We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This...

    Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

    1 review

    Poultry and freezer basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy,...


    Ancient Grain Beef Stew

    2 reviews

    My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga

    3 reviews

    I first fell in love with this traditional Mexican dish at a taco stand inside a gas station. This is...


    Mushroom Pastry Pinwheels

    1 review

    Pinwheels make a pretty addition to any appetizer buffet, and when I serve them they disappear in a snap. These...


    Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cake

    2 reviews

    Use your slow cooker as a cake maker for a seriously yummy dessert that is easy enough for any weekday...


    94 Potluck Salads for a Big Crowd

    Salads are the perfect summer potluck food. Here's a generous helping of salads that feed 12 or more people—just in...