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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    Country Rice Salad

    This is a delicious way to prepare rice and is a nice change from potato salad. It goes especially well...


    Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad

    "I've served this dish at our children's graduation parties, and everyone has asked for the recipe," Loretta Conrey notes from...


    Caramel Nougat Candy

    With crunchy peanuts, gooey caramel and fluffy marshmallow creme, these sweet sensations taste just like one of my favorite candy...


    Dirt Balls

    Dill and garlic go well with the tang of feta in this cheese ball...in fact, I think it tastes like...


    Garlic Artichoke Dip

    Not only is this chilled dip delicious and lower in fat, but it also offers easy make-ahead convenience. —Lisa Varner,...


    Minted Pears

    My grandmother would use food coloring to make red and green pears only at Christmastime, and I enjoy carrying on...


    Nut Goody Bars

    My mother passed this delicious recipe down to me—we both love to cook. One nice thing about it is that...


    Mini Beef Tourtieres

    Here's a twist on the traditional tourtiere recipe. Ground beef replaces pork, and cream cheese pastry takes the place of...

    Gianduja

    These layered squares are more “sophisticated” than my usual lineup of Christmas candy, but they’re also very popular. People love...


    Cherry-Nut White Fudge

    Ring in Christmas with this fudge that's the color of the season, white, red and green. The caramel-like flavored fudge...


    Corned Beef Roll-Ups

    Instead of buying gifts for extended family members, we donate the money to a worthy cause, then exchange things we...


    Eggnog Fudge

    7 reviews

    I experimented with many recipes featuring eggnog before coming up with the winning combination that is eggnog fudge. —Richell Welch,...


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    General Tso’s Cauliflower

    4 reviews

    Cauliflower florets are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then coated in a sauce with just the right amount of...


    Marinated Fresh Vegetable Salad

    4 reviews

    This crisp, colorful salad is full of goodness from the garden. The light marinade lets the fresh flavor of the...


    Bavarian Mint Fudge

    14 reviews

    My sister-in-law sent this mint chocolate fudge to us one Christmas, and it's been a traditional holiday treat in our...


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    Triple Chocolate Fudge

    9 reviews

    This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate yummy gift! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston,...


    Ginger-Tuna Kabobs

    3 reviews

    I find myself making this recipe again and again. It's a hit at parties and potlucks. —Mary Beth Harris-Murphree, Tyler,...

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    Grape Salad

    168 reviews

    Everyone raves when I bring this refreshing, creamy grape salad to potlucks. For a special finishing touch, sprinkle it with...


    French Toast Sticks

    8 reviews

    Keep these French toast sticks in the freezer for an instant filling breakfast. Their convenient size makes them ideal for...


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    Lime-Marinated Shrimp Salad

    2 reviews

    Ceviche is a seafood recipe of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, which cooks it without heat. This version starts...


    Challah

    16 reviews

    Eggs lend to the richness of this traditional challah bread recipe. The attractive golden color and delicious flavor make it...


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    Honey Challah

    8 reviews

    I use these shiny, beautiful loaves as the centerpiece of my spread. I love the taste of honey, but you...


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    Easy Vegetable Quiche

    6 reviews

    Make your next brunch special with this fluffy deep-dish quiche. Fresh rosemary enhances the delightful egg dish that's chock-full of...

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    Ham and Lentil Soup

    15 reviews

    This lentil soup with ham is a combination of two soup recipes I came across and adapted. I often serve...


    Tzimmes

    8 reviews

    I found this tzimmes recipe a long time ago. It has become our traditional side dish for every holiday feast...


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    Garlic Beef Enchiladas

    119 reviews

    Beef enchiladas are typically prepared with corn tortillas, but my husband, Jeff, and I prefer flour tortillas. I use them...


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    Pizza Dip

    9 reviews

    You can assemble this easy appetizer in a jiffy. The pizza dip goes very fast, so you may want to...


    Greek Salad

    13 reviews

    The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil...


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    Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

    4 reviews

    You can have your cake and eat it guilt-free with these taste-tempting treats. The petite graham cracker “crust,” chopped fresh...