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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    Tiger Butter Fudge

    1 review

    My younger brother and I share a passion for candy making. This smooth and creamy tiger butter fudge is from...


    Pineapple-Papaya Slaw

    1 review

    This is no ordinary coleslaw! Bursting with flavor from fresh fruit, cilantro and red bell pepper, it just may become...


    Chilled Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Sauce

    A friend from Boston shared this traditional New England dish. It’s a refreshing hot-weather meal and a nice change of...


    Pesto-Pepper Cheese Spread

    1 review

    I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or...


    Juicy Watermelon Salad

    14 reviews

    This fruit salad has such a surprising yet fabulous mix of flavors that friends often ask for the recipe. Combine...


    Pistachio Coconut Chews

    Fans of coconut will enjoy that ingredient in both the top and bottom layers of these nutty, chewy confections. Spiced...


    Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

    2 reviews

    This recipe is served at Al's Oasis in Chamberlain, South Dakota. It was so wonderful, I needed the recipe to...


    Raspberry Curd

    1 review

    Raspberries are sweet and flavorful berries that are perfect in the summertime. This recipe can also be made in the...

    Summer Fruit Soup

    2 reviews

    I've served this delightful fruit soup medley for 37 years, and it has never failed to elicit raves from those...


    Jam-Filled Wreaths & Hearts

    1 review

    I make these beautiful wreath-shaped cookies with jewel-red centers every Christmas. The dusting of powdered sugar gives them a snowy...


    Brownie Mocha Trifle

    12 reviews

    By using instant pudding and a convenient box of brownie mix, there's nothing to the preparation. The result is moist...


    Almond Croissants

    This tender almond croissant recipe is a little lighter than others I've tried. A close friend of mine serves these...


    Strawberry Cream Tarts

    1 review

    Dainty tarts filled with custard and fruit are fantastic for brunch. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen. For a...


    Spicy Chili Dip

    With chili powder, red pepper flakes and picante sauce, this dip has plenty of kick! I like to take it...


    Candy Easter Eggs

    1 review

    I got this delightful a old fashioned recipe from my mother-in-law. She produced many variations from this basic recipe, combining...


    Lemon Dream Pie

    1 review

    A lovely lemon filling flavors this light pie created by our Test Kitchen. Served atop a raspberry jam drizzle, it’s...


    Spinach Chicken Crepes

    1 review

    I made this dish at a cooking class several years ago. These spinach- and chicken-filled crepes are topped with a...

    Almond Coconut Bars

    9 reviews

    —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania


    Cream-Filled Coffee Cake

    3 reviews

    Need to take a spectacular coffee cake to an early morning gathering? Bake this coffee cake several days ahead, slice...


    Mexican Roll-Ups

    These tasty appetizers are perfect for parties and since they're little rolls, kids love them! —Leigh Thomas, Hahira, Georgia


    Southwest Brunch Casserole

    21 reviews

    "My husband used to take this casserole, doubled, to office potlucks, and it was a favorite. I serve it at...


    Strawberry Pineapple Pie

    2 reviews

    Treat your loved ones to a spring fruit pie. This luscious dessert has a pretty pink filling and a fluffy...


    Apple Grape Broccoli Salad

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe in a local newspaper several years ago and reworked it to my family's taste. So far...

    Pepperoni Pizza Salad

    6 reviews

    I like to serve this refreshing salad during the summer when my family craves pizza but I don't want to...


    Lake Charles Dip

    Italian salad dressing mix gives this simply delicious dip its wonderful flavor. Serve it with fresh veggies or crackers for...


    Pizza Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

    1 review

    Many of the ingredients in a deluxe pizza go into this no-hassle salad. Feel free to substitute pepperoni for the...


    Orange Grove Cake

    14 reviews

    A few years ago, I won best in show in the Western Idaho State Fair for this citrusy cake with...


    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...