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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    Quick Cranberry Gelatin Salad

    17 reviews

    Since this tangy salad keeps well, I make it a day ahead for my Christmas menu. It's also a great...


    Mexican Chorizo and Corn Soup

    12 reviews

    This filling soup is fantastic when you need to warm up on a blustery day! If you want a chowder...


    Red Wine Cranberry Sauce

    5 reviews

    We were feeling festive when we started our holiday cooking, but a bottle of wine was a bit more than...


    Yellow Cake with Buttercream Frosting

    4 reviews

    This is a classic scratch cake. The homemade buttery frosting and crisp, sugared edges really make it stand out. —Aria...


    Black Bean Burritos

    7 reviews

    My neighbor and I discovered these delicious low-fat burritos a few years ago. On nights my husband or I have...


    Lemon Chicken and Rice

    20 reviews

    On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken...


    Salsa Chili

    3 reviews

    You'll need just five ingredients to stir up this quick-and-easy chili from Jane Bone of Cape Coral, Florida. "We like...


    Buttery Almond Crunch

    19 reviews

    Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds...

    Sour Cream Chocolate Cookies

    53 reviews

    These soft chocolaty sour cream cookies can easily be altered to make several different varieties—I've added everything from mints to...


    Slow-Cooked Cabbage Rolls

    14 reviews

    I've worked full time for more than 30 years, and this super slow-cooker recipe has been a lifesaver. It cooks...


    Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce

    "This is a variation of a main dish that my dad always made," writes Cindy Glancy of Point Pleasant, New...


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    California Pasta Salad

    35 reviews

    As far as cold pasta salad recipes go, this is one of the best. Not only does it travel...


    Sweet Potato Pineapple Bake

    3 reviews

    Not only is this side yummy, but it's quick because it calls for canned yams, I got the idea from...


    Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes

    37 reviews

    Good any time of the year, a chocolate cupcake recipe make a great get-up-and-go treat on busy summer days. These...


    Tomato Onion Salad

    6 reviews

    "I worked as a summer cook at a Wyoming ranch for more than 20 years, and I made this marinated...


    Ham Barbecue

    9 reviews

    I’ve turned to this recipe countless times. The sandwiches are tasty and so easy to make, and leftovers are perfect...


    Butternut Squash Rolls

    10 reviews

    With their cheery yellow color and delicious aroma, these appealing buns will brighten your buffet table. Plus, I've found this...

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    Patriotic Dessert

    16 reviews

    I took this patriotic dessert to a luncheon and came home with dozens of requests for the recipe! It was...


    Mustard Fried Catfish

    4 reviews

    “I make this meal on a monthly basis,” writes Barbara Keith from Faucett, MIssouri. “The fish is so delicious and...


    Shipwreck Stew

    2 reviews

    I got this recipe from a minister's wife, and I imagine she used it many times at church meetings and...


    Strawberry Pies

    3 reviews

    How do you remember how to spell dessert correctly? In this case, double the “S” for double the deliciousness in...


    Pina Colada Slush

    4 reviews

    For a special treat on a steamy day, try this pina colada slush. I first had it when I was...


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    Mexican Homemade Salsa

    12 reviews

    In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I...

    Chicken Stew

    12 reviews

    Rely on this slow cooker stew on busy weekends when you'd rather not be in the kitchen. Chicken, vegetables and...


    Chili for a Crowd

    8 reviews

    This chili for a crowd was handed down to me by my aunt, who said she got it from a...


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    Nebraska’s Stuffed Beef Sandwiches

    16 reviews

    When I moved to Nebraska, I discovered many ethnic foods that I had never heard of before. A friend introduced...


    Heirloom Tomato Pie

    3 reviews

    My green-thumbed neighbors like to share produce with me. I return the delicious favor by baking tomato pies for all....


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    Molded Strawberry Salad

    6 reviews

    This refreshing salad has two layers - a pretty pink bottom that includes sour cream, and a ruby red top...


    Holiday Pecan Logs

    10 reviews

    Meet the Cook: For 50 years, I've turned to this beloved recipe to make candy to give away at Christmas....