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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    Homemade Pork Sausage

    4 reviews

    These country-style patties are so simple to prepare. You'll never again settle for store-bought versions that are loaded with preservatives...


    No-Knead Ciabatta

    Ciabatta means slipper in Italian and the loaf resembles a well-worn slipper. This artisan bread has a firm, crispy crust...


    One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

    81 reviews

    This cake mixes up quickly and bakes while we enjoy our dinner. My son, David, loves to help decorate it....


    Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie

    16 reviews

    My husband’s grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn’t always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie...


    Italian Joes on Texas Toast

    12 reviews

    This is toasty-good for a weeknight on the go. If you double the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, meat and wine,...


    Peach & Sausage Breakfast Squares

    6 reviews

    The ingredients may sound unusual, but this breakfast bake is delicious! Sausage, sweet peaches and pancake mix come together for...


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    Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes

    28 reviews

    I have baked cupcakes for years. These easy to make treats make an attractive dessert for special occasions. —Barbara Hahn,...


    Blueberry Fruit Crisp

    6 reviews

    With all its blueberries, this treat is rich in antioxidants. On busy nights, you can make it in a snap....

    Pork Tenderloin with Cream Sauce

    "We had the pork at a German restaurant in Nebraska. I tried the recipe at home and have been making...


    Chocolate Crepes with Raspberry Sauce

    9 reviews

    Everyone at the table will feel special eating this scrumptious treat. Seemingly rich and decadent, these crepes are just 2...


    Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

    1 review

    What's not to like about these tender potatoes with cheese topping? This recipe, shared by Edie Farm of Farmington, New...


    No-Bake Cherry Dessert

    1 review

    I adapted this fast and easy recipe from one given to me by my first best friend in 1966. I...


    Quick Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    This tasty, filling chicken sandwich is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. It will brighten your day....


    Brandied Apricot Tart

    Canned apricots make this golden, buttery tart a wonderful option any time of year. I brush them with preserves and...


    French Toast with Apple Topping

    7 reviews

    For breakfast or brunch, you can’t top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and...


    Oatmeal Brulee with Ginger Cream

    14 reviews

    This is an awesome dish for a chilly morning. I love the crispy, caramelized top and raspberry surprise at the...


    Beefy Cabbage Bean Stew

    8 reviews

    While we were on one of our small-group quilting retreats, one of my friends made this wonderful recipe for dinner....

    Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables

    8 reviews

    I will always remember the way my grandmother's house smelled when she made these balsamic chicken thighs every Sunday. Ever...


    Zucchini Apple Bread

    4 reviews

    Early fall means zucchini is taking off in the garden and there are fresh apples aplenty. Use them both in...


    Herb-Buttered Baby Carrots

    3 reviews

    The herb butter can be used for everything from vegetables to roast chicken, turkey, game hens—let your imagination be your...


    Makeover Spinach Tuna Casserole

    13 reviews

    This thick, gooey casserole has been a family favorite for years.—Karla Hamrick, Wapakoneta, Ohio


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    Watercress with Fennel & Berries

    I like to experiment when I'm cooking. With watercress, fennel and blueberries, this unique, fresh-tasting green salad is a success....


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    Easy Cake Mix Bars

    23 reviews

    I take this dessert to work for Friday pick-me-ups. It's one of my favorite yellow cake bar recipes. I love...

    Lemon-Glazed Carrots

    3 reviews

    These lovely tangy carrots are a super vegetable side dish.—Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana


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    White Chocolate Maple Pecan Macaroons

    I love macaroons and wanted to add a different twist to them with white chocolate and pecans, some of my...


    Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

    55 reviews

    Although these cookies require a little extra effort, they’re worth it. I make them for every family gathering—and they never...


    Mom’s Soft Sugar Cookies

    6 reviews

    This delicious sugar cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for 75 years. Try it and you'll see...


    Apple Zucchini Bread

    69 reviews

    Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in...


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    Aunt Betty’s Blueberry Muffins

    46 reviews

    My Aunt Betty is quite a baker, but I look forward to these mouthwatering blueberry muffin recipe the most. She...