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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    Springtime Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    This simple make-ahead salad is the perfect dish to prepare for a picnic, party or potluck. The dill in the...


    Pineapple Delight

    1 review

    I received this recipe at a meeting for diabetics many years ago. I've shared this dessert with many friends on...


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    Marshmallow Graham Dessert

    4 reviews

    We kids could always find room for one of these cool, yummy squares even after a big meal. For a...


    Easter Bunny Cheese Spread

    5 reviews

    FOR an Easter party at our church, I created this fun rabbit centerpiece from a cheese ball recipe. My children...


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    Sweet Potato Pie

    72 reviews

    This creamy sweet potato pie is subtly spiced and slices beautifully! We suggest baking up a few sweet potato pies...


    Slow-Cooked Shepherd’s Pie

    9 reviews

    Shepherd's pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I was a young child living...


    Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    10 reviews

    As a child, shepherd's pie was one of my favorites. But now, having cut white potatoes out of our diet,...


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    Pizza Rolls

    22 reviews

    Our family just loves my husband's version of store-bought pizza rolls. They take some time to make, but they freeze...

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    Shrimp Gumbo

    32 reviews

    A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when...


    Sweet Ham Steak

    12 reviews

    I need just three ingredients to fix this sweetly seasoned ham steak recipe. It's a quick and easy main dish...


    Potato, Sausage & Kale Soup

    29 reviews

    I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup...


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    Skillet Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

    2 reviews

    Treat your sweet-salty tooth! Sweet potatoes dressed with buttery, herby, garlicky goodness make for a stunning, delicious side dish. —Lauren...


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    Homemade Potato Gnocchi

    15 reviews

    My Italian mother remembers her mother making these dumplings for special occasions. She still has the bowl Grandma mixed the...


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    Low Country Boil

    5 reviews

    Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats,...


    Breaded Chicken Wings

    4 reviews

    No one can pass up seconds of these golden brown goodies from field editor Nancy Schmidt of Center, Colorado. Basil,...


    Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

    3 reviews

    We live way out in the county, and the nearest grocery store is 25 miles away. So I've become quite...


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    Traditional Mashed Potatoes

    4 reviews

    Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.

    Best-Ever Fried Chicken Wings

    1 review

    For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until...


    Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes

    13 reviews

    My grandmother always served this sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving. The puffy marshmallow topping gives the dish a festive look,...


    Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad

    "I've served this dish at our children's graduation parties, and everyone has asked for the recipe," Loretta Conrey notes from...


    Texas Tabbouleh

    10 reviews

    I used to live in Texas. When I moved away, I missed those classic Tex-Mex flavors that were always such...


    Quick Coconut Bonbons

    1 review

    My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a...


    Veggie Party Pizza

    1 review

    "I originally made this yummy veggie pizza to share with a friend who was watching her cholesterol," says Laura Kadlec...

    Cauliflower with Roasted Almond & Pepper Dip

    This tasty vegetable side dish can set a chilling scene on Halloween if you style it to look like a...


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    Hearty Meatless Shepherd’s Pie

    6 reviews

    Mushrooms, carrots, celery, peas and potatoes pack this full-flavored meal-maker. In fact, you’ll never even miss the meat. It’s that...


    Orange Sweet Potatoes

    1 review

    "Seconds are common once folks try these wonderfully satisfying sweet potatoes—they're smothered with a cinnamon-orange sauce and dotted with walnuts,"...


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    Irish Beef Stew

    38 reviews

    Rich and hearty, this Irish beef stew is my husband's favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread,...


    Gluten-Free Pancakes

    11 reviews

    Since being diagnosed with celiac disease, I've made my gluten-free pancakes dozens of times. My kids like them best with...


    BBQ Chicken Sliders

    52 reviews

    Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they're so tender, they melt in...