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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    Butter Bean Veggie Soup

    6 reviews

    I simmer this hearty basil-seasoned soup that's chock-full of five different vegetables. I like to serve big bowls of it...


    Asparagus Crepes

    1 review

    "I love serving these tender crepes with their light lemony sauce in spring," notes Carol Hemker of Phenix City, Alabama....


    Corny Lettuce Salad

    4 reviews

    It takes no time to toss together the corn, lettuce and red peppers in my Corny Lettuce Salad. People love...


    Strawberry Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette

    3 reviews

    "This is my husband's favorite salad…hands down!" says Nancy Tafoya of Fort Collins, Colorado. "I've taken it to fancy dinner...


    Vegetarian Taco Salad

    1 review

    The cute tortilla bowls that hold this Southwestern salad are a snap to bake int the oven. We use canned...


    Grilled Peppered Steaks

    1 review

    I once wanted a peppered steak for supper, so I tossed some spices together and came up with this recipe....


    Zippy Shrimp Skewers

    5 reviews

    These flavorful skewers deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear....


    Sweet Potato Loaf

    3 reviews

    I enjoy making this bread because it lets me use sweet potatoes in something besides pie. I found the recipe...

    French Market Sandwiches

    1 review

    "I first tasted this warm ham and cheese sandwich at a luncheon, and it quickly became a favorite in our...


    Greek Pasta Salad

    10 reviews

    Chock-full of tomato, red and green pepper, and tricolor spirals, this full-flavored Greek pasta salad is as attractive as it...


    Six-ingredient Basil Tomato Soup

    31 reviews

    After bringing this six-ingredient soup to a teachers' function, I had so many requests for the recipe that it was...


    Mozzarella Ham Stromboli

    16 reviews

    "The original recipe for this savory bread called for salami, but I use ham instead," writes Janice Brightwell of Jeffersonville,...


    Hawaiian Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    A TASTE of the tropics is as close as your kitchen, thanks to the delectable dessert here! To complement Michele...


    Raspberry Chocolate Puffs

    1 review

    This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because
    it makes a spectacular presentation. The best...


    Apricot Pineapple Ham

    3 reviews

    Tired of mixing up messy glazes to put on ham, I tried this simple recipe a few years ago. Young...


    Mashed Potato Meat Loaf

    4 reviews

    I created this recipe when my children were young and "meat loaf shy". They loved the potato surprise inside and...


    Sweet Onion Corn Bake

    7 reviews

    This tasty corn bake casserole gets plenty of flavor from sweet onions, cream-style corn and cheddar cheese, plus a little...

    Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette

    3 reviews

    This salad topper coats spinach or any greens so nicely...and it's easy to prepare. I like to use balsamic vinegar,...


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    Applesauce Pork Loin

    23 reviews

    I sampled this tasty pork roast in a commercial cooking course I took years ago and saved the recipe. Later,...


    Lemon Cherry Cake

    2 reviews

    Our family loves cherries, so this cake is the perfect way to end any meal. The combination of sweet cherries...


    Chicken with Cherry Sauce

    2 reviews

    This tender moist chicken bakes in a savory sauce that combines cherries with soy sauce, orange juice and ginger. It's...


    Fried Onion Rings with Lime Dipping Sauce

    1 review

    Field editor Christine Wilson of Sellersville, Pennsylvania shared this appealing appetizer. Sweet Vidalia onion rings are deep-fried to a crispy...


    Traditional Calzone

    3 reviews

    Serving this calzone at Easter has been a custom in my Italian family for over four generations. The filling is...

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    Cupcake Easter Baskets

    12 reviews

    These cute cupcakes with their mild orange flavor are fun to dress up for Easter. As we raised four sons...


    Rack of Lamb

    3 reviews

    I first started cooking in college and have continued to do so ever since. Grilling is what I like best,...


    Chicken Cutlets

    5 reviews

    I love the combination of chicken and cheese in this chicken cutlet recipe. Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and onion powder...


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    Fettuccine Primavera

    This delicious dish from field editor Cassandra Corridon of Frederick, Maryland is chockfull of crisp-tender vegetables that are delicately seasoned...


    Herbed New Potatoes

    2 reviews

    I make these potatoes often for my husband and me. They're easy to prepare and have a nice dill flavor....


    Cinnamon Muffins

    20 reviews

    These cinnamon muffins, with a dash of nutmeg in the batter, are seasoned to please. My husband grew up enjoying...