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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    Chocolate Macaroon Cake

    "This cake is always popular with chocolate lovers, including my five children," notes Saburo Aburano of Ann Arbor, Michigan. "I...


    Chocolate Dessert Fondue

    1 review

    This creamy, delectable dip is a chocolate lover's dream. You'll want to sample it with a variety of dippers, including...


    Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

    6 reviews

    These rolls are different from the regular cinnamon rolls. When I take them to my morning bowling league, they are...


    Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil's food and then iced with a rich layer of...


    Special Mocha Cupcakes

    29 reviews

    Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better!...


    Fancy Phyllo Cup

    2 reviews

    Phyllo dough is great for making eye-catching desserts with a little work. Experiment with other preserves for a tasty twist...


    Chocolate Cherry Candies

    I make these only at Christmastime for family and a few close friends; my family really looks forward to this...


    Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake

    1 review

    Crunchy pecans and coconut fill each layer of this tempting cake spread with a homemade cream cheese frosting. Big slices...

    Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

    5 reviews

    —David Heppner, Brandon, Florida


    Milk Chocolate Fudge

    2 reviews

    A fellow "chocoholic" gave me this recipe, and it's very popular with my husband and children. I like the fact...


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    White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

    32 reviews

    I make many batches of this minty peppermint fudge to give as Christmas gifts. It's not too sweet, so it...


    Brandied Cherry Balls

    7 reviews

    These special candies look impressive but are actually quite easy to prepare. The brandy really complements the cherries and chocolate.—homebody2,...


    Ginger-Tuna Kabobs

    3 reviews

    I find myself making this recipe again and again. It's a hit at parties and potlucks. —Mary Beth Harris-Murphree, Tyler,...


    Maple Nut Balls

    1 review

    I created these chocolate-dipped delights a few years ago, and already they've become a seasonal favorite with all my friends...


    Cranberry Gelatin Salad

    2 reviews

    I got this recipe from a magazine and made some changes to suit my family's tastes. This salad is especially...


    Christmas Coleslaw

    1 review

    In our family, this is a must-have side dish for Christmas dinner. The colorful slaw combines sweet, crunchy and nutty...


    Eggnog Punch

    3 reviews

    Lemon-lime soda gives this rich beverage a delicate flavor. Even people who don't care for eggnog won't be able to...

    Braunschweiger Snowball

    1 review

    Even folks who normally don't care for braunschweiger can't seem to resist this creamy spread. Topped with red and green...


    Cranberry Salad Mold

    3 reviews

    "THERE WAS always a cranberry salad on our holiday table#151;Mother made it with fresh raw cranberries. I was delighted when...


    Peppermint Candy

    40 reviews

    Pairing peppermint and chocolate is a natural. Family and friends gobble up this sweet peppermint candy. —Kandy Clarke, Columbia Falls,...


    Layered Cranberry Gelatin Salad

    5 reviews

    Light and tangy, this gelatin is guaranteed to please. Kids go crazy for the marshmallow-cream cheese layer on top. —Irma...


    Pineapple Coconut Snowballs

    13 reviews

    Marlene Rhodes shares a three-ingredient treat she quickly whips up in her Colorado Springs, Colorado kitchen. Canned pineapple adds refreshing...


    Shrimp Cocktail

    3 reviews

    During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd...

    Summertime Tomato Salad

    1 review

    My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...


    Pineapple Dream Dessert

    1 review

    I often serve this creamy dessert because it's a light and refreshing end to any meal. My mother made it...


    Apricot Gelatin Salad

    11 reviews

    I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it's so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty...


    Woolly Butter Lamb

    6 reviews

    This deliciously rich butter lamb is a cute and visual way to celebrate an Easter or spring meal. My Polish...


    Reuben Rolls

    37 reviews

    This recipe came about one night when I was trying to think of a new and different snack to serve...


    Apple Pineapple Salad

    5 reviews

    "I came up with the recipe for this fun fruit salad several years ago," shares Jessie Craven of Odessa, Missouri....