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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    Over-the-Top Baked Ziti

    2 reviews

    I adapted a ziti recipe to remove ingredients my kids did not like, such as ground beef. The revised recipe...


    Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips

    3 reviews

    Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at...


    Fruity Chicken Salad Mini Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    Chicken salad ranks among the classics, and this version is a hit at parties of all kinds. Feel free to...


    Slow-Cooker Pizza Dip

    5 reviews

    I created this dip for my daughter's pizza-themed birthday party. It was an instant hit and I've continued to take...


    Dreamy Polenta

    I grew up eating polenta, so it’s a must at my holiday gatherings. Traditional recipes require constant stirring, but using...


    Italian Sausage Pizza Soup

    4 reviews

    My mom’s friend shared this recipe with her more than 50 years ago. I've tweaked it over the years, and...


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    Breakfast Biscuit Cups

    55 reviews

    The first time I made these cups, my husband and his assistant coach came into the kitchen right as I...


    Pulled Pork Taters

    9 reviews

    This recipe is as hearty as it gets—part barbecued pork, part potatoes, but completely delicious. My family can't get enough...

    Slaw-Topped Beef Sliders

    2 reviews

    When I was working full time, I relied on these delicious, fast-to-fix beef sliders for simple meals. To speed prep...


    Heavenly Cheese Danish

    1 review

    This tempting cheese Danish bakes to flaky perfection's shines with the simple gloss of an egg wash. It tastes just...


    Taco Joe Dip

    18 reviews

    My daughter was the first in our family to try this recipe. She thought it was delicious so she passed...


    Chicken Chiles Rellenos Strata

    This versatile bake can be made as an entree, a brunch option or a potluck dish. It's one of the...


    Peanut Butter and Banana Waffles

    4 reviews

    I love bananas and I love to make breakfast, too. These are a refreshing change from your everyday waffles. I...


    Sweet Kahlua Coffee

    3 reviews

    I have this beverage brewing in my slow cooker at my annual Christmas open house. I set out the whipped...


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    Gingerbread Cookie Cutouts

    5 reviews

    Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...


    Pecan Kringle Sticks

    16 reviews

    My family loves that the kringle is flaky and not too sweet—it just melts in your mouth. This makes a...


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    Caramelized Onion Dip

    2 reviews

    Once you taste this fabulous caramelized onion dip, you'll never go back to store-bought french onion dip. While it takes...

    Vegan Jambalaya

    7 reviews

    This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns,...


    Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

    1 review

    I gave this away at our neighborhood Christmas party in cutie-patootie gift bags and was thrilled that I was able...


    Cherry Dew Dumplings

    2 reviews

    I’ve never seen a recipe like this one, where filled crescent dough and Mountain Dew are baked together. It’s such...


    Creamy Irish Coffee

    2 reviews

    My maternal grandma seldom drank more than a glass of champagne at Christmas, but she couldn't resist my Creamy Irish...


    Apple Cornbread Crisp

    10 reviews

    With its hearty ingredients and quick prep time, this warm apple crisp makes a smart dessert for any fall night....


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    Stuffed Pork Chops

    19 reviews

    I've had this recipe for almost 50 years. Any time I want the meal to be extra special—for dinner parties...

    Mom’s Soft Raisin Cookies

    35 reviews

    With four sons in service during World War II, my mother sent these favorite cookies as a taste from home...


    Baked Halibut

    21 reviews

    I got this easy, protein-rich recipe from Sandy Schroth of the Puffin Bed & Breakfast in Gustavus, Alaska. —Edward Mahnke,...


    Aunt Ione’s Icebox Cookies

    6 reviews

    Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother...


    Chocolate Coffee

    A rich whipped chocolate mixture from our Test Kitchen can be used to flavor your cup of joe for some...


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    Zucchini Patties

    23 reviews

    These zucchini patties have a nice flavor and are compatible with just about any entree. My sister gave me this...


    Lime Cucumber Salsa

    4 reviews

    This unique salsa tastes terrific with chicken and fish, on top of baked potatoes or eaten as a dip with...