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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    Meatballs in Cherry Sauce

    A ruby-red cherry glaze made with pie filling gives homemade meatballs festive color for a Christmas get-together. Everyone will love...


    Ginger Applesauce

    When it's apple-picking time, it's also time for all the delightful treats you can make with them, including applesauce. This...


    Candied Lemon Peel

    This old-fashioned candied lemon peel can also be used a garnish for other desserts. The sweet-tart taste is delightful.—Betty Slivon,...


    Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce

    Of all my autumn recipes, apple dumplings are a hands-down favorite. I found this treat years ago in an Amish...


    Chef’s Salad

    At the restaurant, we always made three dressings to go with this chef salad...blue cheese, French and Thousand Island. At...


    Fruited Pot Roast

    This is a wonderful variation of classic pot roast. My family really enjoys it. The fruit is a nice change...


    Stained Glass Candy

    This recipe gives you two variations—green-colored candy with wintergreen flavor and red-colored candy with cranberry flavor. I like to make...


    Fried Dill Pickles

    You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll...

    Fried Clams

    The clam's crunchy, golden coating will truly melt in your mouth. One bite and you'll understand why these are considered...


    Cranberry Fluff Salad

    It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make....


    Mint-Filled Cookies

    I tuck a peppermint patty inside these treats for a fun surprise. The bites will melt in your mouth. —Karen...


    Blue Cheese-Apple Strudels

    It wouldn't be a family gathering at our house without this favorite strudel. The sweetness from the apples and the...


    Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

    I adapted this tomato appetizer from a stuffed mushroom recipe that I've used for years. The tasty little treats always...


    Down South Sweet Tea Cake

    I think this recipe combines two of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans!...


    Turkey Sausage, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup

    Kale and butternut squash are two of my favorite fall veggies. This low-fat soup combines them. If you love sweet...


    Bulgur Jambalaya

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    I like making this dish because it allows me to stay on track for my weight loss without giving up...


    Halloween Monster Cookies

    Don't be surprised if all the monsters come out of hiding when you assemble these fun and easy treats. My...

    Carrot Cream Cheese Spread

    For a change-of-pace snack with a boost of nutrition from carrots, try this spread. "Our favorite way to use it...


    Spiced Cran-Apple and Grape Conserve

    Faced with an abundance of grapes from my garden, I wound up using them in various ways. This conserve was...


    Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup)

    I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any...


    Truffle-Filled Cupcakes

    All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...


    Vanilla Citrus Cider

    My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think...


    Fresh Raspberry Icebox Cake

    Layered icebox cakes are so fun because they look impressive but couldn't be easier. Fresh raspberries make this one really...

    Spaghetti Mac

    "This hearty meal is my mother's creation and ranks among my kids' favorites," relates Linda Sawin of Sterling, Massachusetts. "I...


    Blackberry Nectarine Pie

    Blackberries are a big crop in my area, so I've prepared this pretty double-fruit pie many times. I can always...


    Peanut Butter Spritz Fingers

    My family loves this peanut butter fingers recipe because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet...


    Lemon Delight Dessert

    "This sunny yellow dessert, a recipe originally from my husband's aunt, is always requested for special occasions in our family,...


    Pork Roast Dinner

    I am single and love to cook, so I often cook for friends that either don't cook or who work...


    Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

    This nutritious soup never gets boring, because the vegetables can vary depending on what's in season or on hand. In...