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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    Easter Egg Candies

    1 review

    Kids will jump at the chance to help in the kitchen when you're making these Easter egg candies. —Gloria Jarrett,...


    Milky Way Fudge

    4 reviews

    If you're busy, but would still like to make something special for the holidays, try this fudge. It uses candy...


    Christmas Gelatin Ring

    2 reviews

    This colorful salad with its red and green layers is fun to serve for a festive dinner or brunch. It's...


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    Chewy Soft Pretzels

    11 reviews

    These homemade pretzels never last long around our house. My kids love to make them…and eat them! I serve them...


    Chrusciki Bow Tie Cookies

    4 reviews

    My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these traditional Polish "angel wings." She's been gone for years now, but I...


    Sour Cream Cheese Puffs

    4 reviews

    These cute little puffs are the hit of almost any menu! From a wedding rehearsal dinner to Super Bowl party,...


    Tomatillo Relish

    2 reviews

    I have a very hearty tomatillo plant in my garden. To use up the abundant produce, I decided to make...


    Roasted Fall Vegetables

    2 reviews

    I love serving this tender veggie side dish as part of a comforting dinner on a chilly night. The cayenne...

    Artichoke Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    11 reviews

    Baking the dip in the actual bread shell makes it a very attractive dish, and it's very easy to clean...


    Hot Spinach Spread with Pita Chips

    10 reviews

    Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition...


    Crab-Brie Cheese Ball

    This is no ordinary cheese ball! The phyllo-wrapped, baked Brie always wows the crowd at parties I host for the...


    Steak with Chipotle-Lime Chimichurri

    10 reviews

    Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled...


    Pumpkin Wontons with Butterscotch Sauce

    9 reviews

    As a change from the usual pumpkin pie or cake, we created these deliciously different wontons. The butterscotch sauce would...


    Old-Fashioned Fudge Cake

    17 reviews

    This simple one-layer cake has a nice texture, cuts well, is moist and the frosting is fast and easy to...


    Mini Neapolitan Baked Alaskas

    1 review

    Surprise—there's ice cream inside these tiny showstoppers! Dinner guests will be thrilled with the pretty presentation. —Taste of Home Test...


    Gluten-Free Brownies

    16 reviews

    “No one ever guesses that these fudgy, moist brownies are gluten-free, as well as flourless and, actually, made with beans!”...


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    Pistachio Pudding Cake

    80 reviews

    Everyone who's ever tried this moist, one-of-a-kind pistachio pudding cake can't believe it uses a mix. The dessert is perfect...

    Beet Salad with Orange-Walnut Dressing

    1 review

    Light and refreshing, this salad goes nicely with the heavier dishes of the season. Your family and friends will also...


    Southwest Pretzels

    6 reviews

    These fun, filling pretzels with a mild southwestern kick are the perfect snack for watching football games. And they'll score...


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    Vanilla Meringue Cookies

    54 reviews

    These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They're all you need after a big, special dinner. —Jenni Sharp,...


    Snowman Christmas Cookies

    1 review

    Get the kids in on the action when you make these cheesecakey cookies—just roll away. The snowmen look adorable on...


    Candy Bar Cupcakes

    10 reviews

    Everyone in my family loves cupcakes, so I experimented to create these cupcakes that fit my family's tastes. I also...


    Hosts of Ghosts

    5 reviews

    This is a simple four-ingredient recipe that can create a wide variety of ghosts, each with a different personality! The...

    Orange Razzletini

    We combined orange juice and raspberry rum to create this fruity martini. The sunny, bright color is appealing.—Taste of Home...


    Lemon Tea Biscuits

    2 reviews

    With subtle lemon flavor, these flaky biscuits make a nice addition to a small buffet or light lunch. Try them...


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    Oysters Rockefeller

    9 reviews

    My husband and I are oyster farmers, and this classic Oysters Rockefeller dish always delights our guests. It's deliciously simple!...


    Delicious Angel Food Dessert

    40 reviews

    “This is one of my favorite desserts,” confirms Jessie Bradley of Bella Vista, Arkansas. “I took it to a family...


    Graham Cracker Banana Split Dessert

    15 reviews

    My father-in-law is diabetic, but this creamy pudding dessert is one treat he can eat. It has all the flavors...


    Holiday Pistachio Dessert

    14 reviews

    For my best festive menu, I make this "famous" dessert, which my children gobble up immediately. It’s a hit at...