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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    Yummy Texas Pecan Pie

    17 reviews

    This ooey-gooey pie's luscious and creamy filling offers that good old familiar flavor so many have come to love! —Laurel...


    Holiday Tortellini Soup

    34 reviews

    Hearty and full of flavor, this holiday tortellini soup freezes well if you want to make it ahead or have...


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    Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

    4 reviews

    Here's a juicy, delicious and savory meal in a bun! I make these bacon-wrapped hot dogs for picnics, barbecues and...


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    Greek Grilled Chicken Pitas

    6 reviews

    I switched up my mom’s recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It’s one of our favorite grilled...


    Cran-Orange Oatmeal Cookies

    3 reviews

    Dried cranberries, coconut and orange makes this crisp, chewy oatmeal cookie a real standout.—Ellen Woodham-Johnson, Matteson, Illinois


    Canned Blueberry Jam

    15 reviews

    Summer doesn't feel complete without at least one berry-picking trip and a batch of homemade blueberry jam. Eat atop fresh...


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    Saltine Cracker Candy with Toasted Pecans

    27 reviews

    My kids and grandchildren love this saltine cracker candy recipe. The neighbor kids rush right over when they find out...


    Blue-Ribbon Red Velvet Cake

    2 reviews

    This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it...

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    Ravioli Appetizer Pops

    4 reviews

    Ravioli on a stick is a tasty appetizer everyone talks about. They’re simple and fun to make and eat. Use...


    Perfect Peppermint Patties

    38 reviews

    I make lots of different candy at Christmas to give as gifts. It can be time-consuming, but it’s worth it...


    Pineapple Cherry Cake

    10 reviews

    When our granddaughter visits on weekends, I try to find something fun for her to do. This pineapple cherry dump...


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    Country Roasted Chicken

    13 reviews

    This Dutch oven roast chicken recipe gets wonderful flavor from the celery, onion and parsley tucked inside. This is my...


    New York Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust

    3 reviews

    Light, creamy and smooth, this traditional New York cheesecake will melt in your mouth. It is made with a shortbread...


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    Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake

    46 reviews

    Everyone raves about this pretty lemon sour cream pound cake—and it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also...


    Lady Baltimore Cake

    4 reviews

    I first made this cake for my fathers' birthday and now it is the only cake that he requests. This...


    Lentil Loaf

    5 reviews

    This lentil loaf is so flavorful, you won't miss the meat. And it's packed with fiber and nutrients. —Tracy Fleming,...


    Banana Nut Cake

    10 reviews

    I'm a pastor's wife, and it's so good to have something to serve when friends drop in unexpectedly. Because this...

    Southern Coleslaw

    14 reviews

    My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here, this coleslaw recipe...


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    Bread Pudding with Nutmeg

    41 reviews

    I always make this bread pudding recipe for my dad on his birthday and on holidays. He says it tastes...


    Passover Macaroons

    5 reviews

    These easy coconut macaroons from Herbert Borland of Des Moines, Washington are lightly crisp on the outside and chewy on...


    Cranberry Appetizer Meatballs

    9 reviews

    For a memorable meatball party snack with a tangy non-traditional sauce, I suggest this recipe. The meatballs are mouthwatering.—Jim Ulberg,...


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    Holiday Fruitcake

    21 reviews

    This is my own fruitcake recipe, and it's a family favorite. I think it has just the right mix of...


    Slushy Fruit Salad

    1 review

    A fresh fruit salad can take some time to prepare and needs last-minute assembly. That's why I often rely on...

    Fruit and Milk Smoothie

    6 reviews

    Instead of pouring a glass of ordinary orange juice, we suggest making this refreshing smoothie that's quickly prepared in a...


    Fresh Lime Margaritas

    12 reviews

    This basic fresh margarita recipe is easy to modify to your tastes. Try it frozen or with strawberries. —Taste of...


    Sour Cream Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    Italian dressing and horseradish make this sour cream potato salad different from most, plus those ingredients really add some zip!...


    Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies

    12 reviews

    I get lots of compliments on these crunchy cookies. They're always part of my Christmas cookie platter. —Sarah Miller, Wauconda,...


    Spiced Cranberry Crisp Cake

    7 reviews

    This cake is a cross between a fruit crisp and a moist cake. We love the festive cranberry filling with...


    Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

    1 review

    Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow...