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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    Raspberry Mousse

    4 reviews

    This raspberry mousse recipe guarantees a creamy, smooth finale to any summer meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Berries in Champagne Jelly

    1 review

    My sister gave me this recipe a few years back when I was looking for an elegant fruit dish to...


    Spice-Crusted Steaks with Cherry Sauce

    If you’re hosting meat lovers, these impressive cast-iron skillet steaks are guaranteed to please. They’re perfect for a special-occasion dinner...


    Deep-Fried Rice Balls

    2 reviews

    My mother moved in with us about eight years ago and started making this side dish. Now that she is...


    Mini BLTs

    16 reviews

    Celery adds a nice crunch to these easy, delightful appetizers. They’re always popular at parties and get-togethers. —Elizabeth Borgemenke, Mason,...


    Pumpkin Fudge

    14 reviews

    I look forward to the taste of pumpkin every Thanksgiving. This easy pumpkin fudge recipe lets me do that and...


    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

    6 reviews

    Spinach salad looks best-dressed when it's dotted with luscious red strawberries and toasted pecans. Finish it out with a sweet...


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    Pumpkin Cheesecake

    27 reviews

    When I was young we produced several ingredients for this pumpkin cheesecake on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our...

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    Pistachio Salad

    33 reviews

    This fluffy salad is a real treat since it's creamy but not overly sweet. It's easy to mix up, and...


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    Lemonade Icebox Pie

    78 reviews

    You will detect a definite lemonade flavor in this refreshing lemon icebox pie. High and fluffy, this dessert has a...


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    Fruit Pizza

    13 reviews

    These pretty fruit pizzas have been a hit every time I've served them. They start with premade cookie dough, making...


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    Layered Turtle Cheesecake

    134 reviews

    After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone...


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    Classic Butter Pie Crust

    16 reviews

    This all-butter pie crust makes a flavorful, flaky pie. It is easy to handle and bakes to be golden brown...


    Ali’s Gluten-Free Pie Pastry

    2 reviews

    Who needs gluten? This recipe produces a tender, nutty crust that’s as tasty as any traditional pastry. It’s the perfect...


    Charoset

    3 reviews

    Charoset with apples, walnuts and spices has a special meaning for the Passover holiday. It represents mortar used for brickmaking...


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    Watergate Salad

    16 reviews

    Travel back in time to the 1970s with a bowl of Watergate salad, a retro dish known for its fruity


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    Russian Tea Cakes

    11 reviews

    I like to present my favorite holiday cookies in a special way. I pile this fresh-baked Russian tea cakes recipe...

    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    14 reviews

    When we get together with friends, I like to prepare this creamy spinach dip. It's a real crowd pleaser. —Janelle...


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    Coquito

    1 review

    An all-time family favorite, this creamy coquito recipe features cream of coconut blended with cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and rum. —Evelyn...


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    German Coleslaw

    5 reviews

    This recipe has been handed down through generations of German families in northern Idaho. Everyone around here makes it. It's...


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    Strawberry Poke Cake

    45 reviews

    That classic spring treat—strawberry shortcake—takes on a wonderful new twist with this strawberry poke cake recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries...


    Dutch Speculaas

    2 reviews

    In Holland, it’s tradition to mold this Dutch speculaas dough into the shape of St. Nicholas and serve the cookies...


    Frog Eye Salad

    11 reviews

    This frog eye salad recipe gets its name from the tiny acini di pepe pasta that looks like frog eyes...

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    Fresh Veggie Pizza

    9 reviews

    There's no need to bring confetti to your next snack-time gathering. Just carry in this colorful veggie pizza that's topped...


    Greek Holiday Cookies

    4 reviews

    Koulourakia are a traditional treat in Greece, where they are usually made for Easter and other celebrations. I enjoy making...


    Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

    4 reviews

    If you’re looking for a classic autumn dessert, try this pumpkiny cheesecake pie. It’s a winner at potlucks and on...


    Dill Dip

    6 reviews

    Be prepared—you'll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. One batch is never enough...


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    Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    14 reviews

    Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their...


    Best Lime Tart

    11 reviews

    This treat is the perfect balance between tart and sweet, and the almonds in the crust are just wonderful. This...