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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    Blackberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

    3 reviews

    I read that white chocolate intensifies the flavor of blackberries. It's true! The crunch of baking chips, the blackberry puree,...


    Treasure Chest Birthday Cake

    6 reviews

    Swashbucklers of all ages were eager to seize a chocolaty piece of this birthday cake, although some guests thought it...


    Flavorful Southwestern Chili

    3 reviews

    “This filling, hearty recipe comes from my grandmother,” writes Jenny Greear from Huntington, West Virginia. “It’s full of flavor, freezes...


    Makeover Chicken Enchiladas

    8 reviews

    Mexican food is often loaded with fat and calories. We were able to take this recipe and make it over...


    Chocolate Nut Cookies

    6 reviews

    Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

    22 reviews

    These chewy bars are the perfect no-fuss contribution to a potluck or bake sale. I’ve discovered the trick is to...


    Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

    7 reviews

    Cookie butter and ground ginger add a new layer of flavor. The recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, and they...


    A Cup of Coffee Cake

    1 review

    This mix is easy, delicious—and full of the flavors teachers need to get through their day! Instant coffee works fine...

    Butter Pecan Icebox Cookies

    3 reviews

    My grandmother used to bake very similar cookies. As a little girl, I always loved their butterscotch flavor and was...


    Orange Pork Chops

    12 reviews

    I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to "spice up" a standard dish. When I fixed these pork chops for...


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    Chocolate-Pecan Hedgehog Cookies

    4 reviews

    Unlike the real woodland creatures, these chocolate-coated hedgehogs dwell on snack plates and cookie trays. The little guys are fun...


    Layered Mint Candies

    4 reviews

    These incredible melt-in-your-mouth candies have the perfect amount of mint nestled between layers of mild chocolate. Even when I make...


    Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles

    1 review

    These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland...


    Crunchy Apple Mixed Greens Salad

    1 review

    Whenever our staff celebrates a birthday or a special occasion, "Mary's Apple Salad" is always at the top of the...


    Sesame Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    I wanted to build a better pork sandwich, and this Asian-style filling was a huge hit with my husband and...


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    Merry Grinchmas Cookies

    7 reviews

    Baking cookies around the holidays is a big deal in our house. Some are a must every year and we...


    Contest-Winning Hazelnut Toffee

    5 reviews

    This is one of my most-asked-for recipes. It's sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch. You could use dark, milk...

    Slow Cooker Vegetable Bean Soup

    1 review

    Kitchen staples and canned goods help me get this heartwarming soup on the table with very little preparation. Feel free...


    Simple Spanish Rice

    4 reviews

    Emily Hockett, of Federal Way, Washington says, “I prefer this side dish to traditional recipes because it’s vegetarian and lower...


    Bean & Pineapple Soft Tacos

    11 reviews

    The sweet and spicy filling in these delicious soft tacos is a refreshing change from basic ground beef or chicken....


    Spicy Chicken Chili

    9 reviews

    My recipe was inspired by me being on a low-calorie, low-fat, high fiber diet. I entered it in a chili...


    Spinach & Black Bean Egg Rolls

    5 reviews

    Black beans and spinach provide lots of healthy nutrients in these delicious baked egg rolls. Rolling them up is a...


    Robust Italian Sausage & Pasta

    12 reviews

    Sit back and let the slow cooker do the hard work with this savory main dish. Since you don't cook...

    Mexican Lettuce Wraps

    7 reviews

    This recipe proved to be a winner, not only when wrapped in lettuce, but also when served as a sandwich,...


    Homemade Chocolate Shortbread

    11 reviews

    This recipe has been in my files for a long time...probably from when I first learned to bake. Any chocolate...


    White Chocolate Truffles

    3 reviews

    I use this white chocolate truffle recipe to make homemade holiday gifts. The candies are so easy to make and...


    Hot Kielbasa Dip

    6 reviews

    My husband and I are retired, and I like to look for simple, speedy ways to cook. This thick cheesy...


    Sugarplums

    1 review

    When our kids read about sugarplums in a holiday tale, they were intrigued ... and I was too. I figured...


    Fiesta Chicken Burritos

    44 reviews

    Looking for some heat with supper but still want a cool kitchen? Try these Fiesta Chicken Burritos! This is a...