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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    Cream Cheese Bonbons

    3 reviews

    These pretty coconut-speckled candies are rolled in grated chocolate, but you could also coat them in finely chopped nuts, chocolate...


    Creamy Italian Spiral Salad

    4 reviews

    I have accumulated some delicious recipes that serve large numbers, like this colorful and delicious pasta salad. The flavors blend...


    Fingers of Fright

    As the young guests arrived, we joked about “finger food,” then offered them Fingers of Fright. Their eyes widened at...


    Saucy Grilled Baby Back Ribs

    8 reviews

    Don't worry about the beer in the sauce—it's just root beer, which is a subtle undertone to the yummy sauce....


    Apple Walnut Muffins

    2 reviews

    “A friend in New York gave me the recipe for these delightful muffins,” Margaret McNeil notes from Germantown, Tennessee. “They...


    Pea Soup with Quinoa

    5 reviews

    This soup is low in fat, high in fiber, and has a fantastically fresh flavor and wonderful texture. Best of...


    Waldorf Tuna Salad

    4 reviews

    I dress up tuna salad deliciously with apple, raisins, dates and walnuts, then I drizzle it all with a tangy...


    Basil Cream Cheese Bruschetta

    5 reviews

    This appealing appetizer takes classic bruschetta to new heights. Instead of olive oil, these savory treats are spread with reduced-fat...

    Moist Turkey Burgers

    3 reviews

    "Although I've tried a number of turkey burgers, I always thought they were too dry," says Shirlea Ann Roman of...


    Sesame Steamed Vegetables

    1 review

    "Broccoli grows abundantly during the long summer days here in Alaska," Heidi Doudna explains from Fairbanks. "I like to harvest...


    Fried Ravioli

    4 reviews

    In Catonsville, Maryland, Lee Server dresses up packages of cheese ravioli with a handful of seasonings for these mouthwatering bites....


    Garden-Fresh Bruschetta

    9 reviews

    This easy-to-fix bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish. —Rachel Garcia, Fort Knox, Kentucky


    Creamy Spring Soup

    1 review

    At the end of a cold, tiring day, I wanted something quick and warm. I whipped up this filling soup...


    Lemon-Raspberry Ribbon Pie

    2 reviews

    “Raspberries have always been a temptation for me, so this simple recipe is a treasure,” Amy Griffith writes from Plover,...


    Fresh Strawberry Mousse

    1 review

    With a whipped topping, this strawberry treat from Mary Jo Vanderwest of Grant, Michigan makes a sweet, elegant dessert.


    No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    Because this no-bake blueberry cheesecake doesn't contain eggs, it's lighter but also very creamy and refreshing.—Ken Gallagher, Hastings, Nebraska


    Mini Blueberry Bundt Cakes

    6 reviews

    These pretty little blueberry cakes are topped with a yummy lemon-flavored glaze. The recipe makes 12 tiny cakes, so one...

    Black Cherry Swirl Fudge

    14 reviews

    This colorful treat is sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth in any family! It's always been a favorite with my...


    Raspberry Treasures

    4 reviews

    Light and flaky, these delicate fruit-filled cookies have the look of petite and elegant pastries. We like them with either...


    Chicken Turnovers

    8 reviews

    From Stevens, Pennsylvania, Sandralee Herr shares her yummy recipe for hot and filling appetizers. “This is a great way to...


    Hearty Chicken Enchiladas

    17 reviews

    This slow-cooker shredded chicken enchiladas recipe is my husband and I's favorite dish. You can modify it to suit your...


    Velvety Orange Gelatin Pie

    6 reviews

    It's hard to resist this light and fluffy citrus treat. It's easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for company....


    Chutney Turkey Burgers

    3 reviews

    The secret to these burgers is the tangy mango chutney, but the arugula adds a special wow to the plate....

    Holly Butter Mints

    1 review

    A merrier melt-in-your-mouth sweet than this butter-mint holly would be hard to find! It's inexpensive to make, looks so lovely...


    Spicy Ranch Chicken Wings

    9 reviews

    “My mother gave me this recipe more than 10 years ago,” writes Tracy Peters of Corinth, Mississippi. “Since then, I’ve...


    Baked Taco Chicken

    6 reviews

    a batch of this lip-smacking chicken will spice up your next supper. The mildly seasoned chicken pieces could be pan-fried...


    Marinated Mushrooms

    Guests will never guess a dish so flavorful could take only 10 minutes of hands-on prep and no cooking! Great...


    Chicken Manicotti with White Sauce

    8 reviews

    I like making this dish for special occasions. You can also use low-fat ingredients, and it turns out just as...


    Mini Chicken Salad Croissants

    6 reviews

    Fresh-tasting and great for a get-together, this popular chicken salad could also be served on lettuce or a slice of...