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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    Waldorf Salad with Whipping Cream

    I found this recipe in a local cookbook. The whipping cream makes it a little different than the usual Waldorf...


    Quick Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

    6 reviews

    “I love this creamy, comforting dish because it's easy, tastes amazing, freezes well and reheats easily in the microwave,” says...


    Roasted Garlic and Sweet Potato Soup

    10 reviews

    “My garden produced a bumper crop of sweet potatoes and I created this soup to help use them up,” says...


    Cassoulet for the Gang

    3 reviews

    Wine lends a warm background taste to this take on a traditional French stew. The recipe feeds 10, making it...


    Winter Harvest Vegetable Soup

    7 reviews

    Rich, earthy root vegetables blend with savory spices and the tartness of apples in this wonderful soup from Barbara Marakowski...


    Cinnamon-Walnut Sticky Buns

    3 reviews

    The sweet honey-walnut topping and tender texture make these sticky rolls a surefire crowd-pleaser. —Debbie Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri


    Apricot Date Squares

    3 reviews

    Memories of her mom's fruity date bars inspired Shannon Koene of Blacksburg, Virginia to create this wonderful recipe. “I've had...


    Holiday Almond Tassies

    20 reviews

    I make so many of these fancy tassies, I use up a 7-pound container of almond paste every year! They’re...

    Potluck Baked Beans

    26 reviews

    This recipe has remained a long-time favorite for picnics and family get-togethers. For those not watching their fat intake, add...


    Spicy Three-Bean Chili

    4 reviews

    “Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...


    Angel Food Trifle

    8 reviews

    A creamy ricotta-vanilla "custard" cuts calories and boosts calcium in this light take on an English classic. —Merwyn Garbini, Tucson,...


    Phyllo Fruit Tart

    3 reviews

    This elegant treat tastes as fantastic as it looks. A topping of mixed berries would also be wonderful. Taste of...


    Egg-Free Apple Cake

    5 reviews

    “This originated during the Depression when staples were scarce, but I made a few changes to make it healthier and...


    Apple and Goat Cheese Salad

    7 reviews

    This goat cheese salad is a light and delicious side dish for almost any meal. The sweetness of the apples,...


    Zucchini Pasta

    38 reviews

    The taste of this rich and creamy zucchini pasta will have people convinced it's not low-fat, but it is! Garlicky...


    Creamy Succotash

    1 review

    This is a creation from my sister, Jenny. When I saw her make it, I didn't think the combination would...


    Rosemary Rice

    5 reviews

    This tender, full-flavored rice makes a lovely side for a wide variety of main dishes, says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons,...

    Seasoned Baked Potatoes

    5 reviews

    Her friends still remember these crisp, delicious potatoes brushed with basil, garlic and onion salt that Ruth Andrewson of Peck,...


    Hearty Sausage-Chicken Chili

    1 review

    The company I work for has an annual chili cook-off, and this unusual recipe of mine was a winner. I...


    Mandarin Pecan Salad

    4 reviews

    Toss together this refreshing salad from Jeaune Hadl Van Meter of Lexington, Kentucky. The crisp greens are mixed with nuts...


    Mustard-Crusted Salmon

    1 review

    OUR DAUGHTER sent us whole salmon for Christmas one year, so I searched the web and found this recipe. I...


    Veggie Cheese Ravioli

    5 reviews

    Have the best of both worlds with this easy weeknight dish from Gertrudis Miller of Evansville, Indiana. It tastes really...


    Easy Enchiladas

    17 reviews

    What I love most about this recipe, besides that it’s ridiculously easy, is I can adjust it to use whatever...

    Trick-or-Treat Turnovers

    4 reviews

    How cute! Marge Free of Brandon, Mississippi carved these clever pumpkin pastries to feed her hungry bunch at Halloween. The...


    Hot Cider

    5 reviews

    I dress up apple cider using lemonade, orange juice, honey and spices for a new version of the classic fall...


    Sweet Pepper Venison Stir-Fry

    4 reviews

    "Every year our friends have a game feed where everyone brings a different wild dish," says Kathy Gasser of Waukesha,...


    Freezer Crescent Rolls

    7 reviews

    Bake up sweet convenience with this freezer-friendly dough from Kristine Buck of Payson, Utah. “This recipe was handed down to...


    Apple & Herb Roasted Turkey

    13 reviews

    My daughter loves to help me make this moist apple turkey. Her job is to hand Mommy the ingredients—if she...


    Tiny Tim Sandwich Cookies

    36 reviews

    When I was growing up, my mother and I created special Christmas memories in the kitchen preparing these cute, bite-sized...