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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    Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad

    3 reviews

    I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays. —Deb Murata,...


    Monte Cristos

    1 review

    A Monte Cristo sandwich never fails to please. This recipe comes together quickly with deli meats, packaged sliced cheese and...


    Witch’s Hat Soup

    4 reviews

    Get into the Halloween theme with this cute soup created by our Test Kitchen. With a mix of vegetables, beans...


    Winter Squash Banana Bread

    1 review

    “I modified my usual recipe when I couldn’t find any zucchini at the grocery store,” relates Violet Rundels of Waverly,...


    Garlicky Green Beans with Mushrooms

    1 review

    "We love green beans at our house and enjoy them at least once a week. I'm always experimenting with new...


    Crab Rangoon

    8 reviews

    Bite into these golden appetizers, and you'll find a creamy crab filling that rivals restaurant fare. Best of all, these...


    Phyllo Chicken Potpie

    8 reviews

    Ribbons of buttery phyllo dough provide a crispy topping for this impressive entree. Pearl onions, mushrooms, asparagus and chicken are...


    Roasted Fennel and Peppers

    1 review

    Fennel makes for a tasty change of pace in this versatile side that goes nicely with grilled meats. Best of...

    Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter

    1 review

    You can spread this apple butter on thick and still enjoy a breakfast that's thin on calories. For a smoother...


    Special Strip Steaks

    1 review

    I like to use my wonderful cast-iron skillet, inherited from my mother, when I'm preparing this delicious steak, notes Janice...


    Banana-Nut Bundt Cake

    5 reviews

    Each slice of this cake has a temptingly tropical twist. If you'd like, sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the top. —June...


    Parmesan Zucchini Omelet

    4 reviews

    This meatless entree from Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon will become a favorite for Sunday brunch or a late dinner.


    Sour Cream Topping

    Our home economist use this sweet and tangy Sour Cream Topping to complement the Raspberry Sauce also found in Recipe...


    Homemade Raspberry Sauce

    1 review

    Use this Raspberry sauce from our Test Kitchen to garnish any number of store-bought or homemade desserts. It's nice to...


    Apricot Kielbasa Slices

    23 reviews

    This easy-to-fix kielbasa appetizer is coated in a thick, zesty sauce with just the right amount of sweetness. —Barbara McCalley,...


    Creamy Black Bean Salsa

    33 reviews

    I love sour cream on Mexican dishes, so I decided to add it to a salsa recipe. It always goes...


    Veggie-Stuffed Eggplant

    4 reviews

    Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's...

    Slow-Cooked Peach Pork Chops

    10 reviews

    “I played around with many variations of this recipe until I came up with one that was just right,” Bonnie...


    Sweet Pepper Rice

    This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture,...


    Peanut Butter Candy

    3 reviews

    During the holidays, I make a lot of candy for friends, and this simple recipe seems to be a favorite....


    Gingerbread House Cookies

    1 review

    This is my favorite molasses cookie. I use the recipe not only to create little houses for Christmas but also...


    Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet

    37 reviews

    Spicy kielbasa sausage and plentiful cabbage and potatoes give this dish a pleasing Old World flair. My husband never liked...


    Cranberry Bog Bars

    32 reviews

    Sweet and chewy, these fun bars combine the flavors of oats, cranberries, brown sugar and pecans. I like to sprinkle...

    Carrot Cabbage Slaw

    2 reviews

    This crunchy salad with a homemade honey dressing is light and could complement almost any main dish. —Geordyth Sullivan, Cutler...


    Fresh Herb Butter

    I love impressing dinner guests with flavored butter. I mix up a big batch and freeze it. Then when company...


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    Firehouse Chili

    24 reviews

    As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe...


    Portuguese Doughnuts

    1 review

    Fresh warm doughnuts—felozes (sometimes also spelled filhos)—are a tradition in my Portuguese heritage, especially during the Easter season. Some people...


    Simple Chicken Stew

    7 reviews

    This comforting slow-cooker stew was one of my husband's experiments that turned out to be one of our favorite Sunday...


    Tomato Chicken Rice Soup

    3 reviews

    "This hearty soup is loaded with vegetables, chicken, rice and herbs. When friends come for lunch, I warm up some...