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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    Peanut Butter Cutout Cookies

    10 reviews

    I used peanut butter in place of the butter in my take on a traditional cutout cookie, which turned out...


    Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler

    5 reviews

    I tweaked my beefy skillet cobbler until it achieved the wow factor. It's now a family tradition. Top it off...


    Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

    11 reviews

    My son loves any recipe with Alfredo sauce. As a bachelor, shrimp pasta was one of the first recipes he...


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    Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

    2 reviews

    Christmas tree pull-apart bread is arranged in a festive shape for the Yuletide season, but the yeast rolls can also...


    Peach-Basil Cooler

    1 review

    Mix peaches and basil with club soda for a cool and refreshing mocktail! —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida


    Chicken Curry Lasagna

    7 reviews

    My family loves Indian food, and I thought the creamy tomato-based sauce in our favorite curry would be tasty as...


    Hearty Baked Potato Soup

    4 reviews

    I got this recipe from my aunt, a terrific cook. Full of bacon, cheese and chives, the soup tastes just...


    Cookie Dough Brownies

    53 reviews

    When I take these rich brownies to any get-together, I carry the recipe, too, because it always gets requested. Children...

    Egg Baskets Benedict

    1 review

    A little puff pastry turns Canadian bacon and eggs into a tasty update on eggs Benedict. We use a packaged...


    Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

    29 reviews

    I’m a busy schoolteacher and pastor’s wife and I wouldn’t dare show my face at a church dinner or bake...


    Fruity Croissant Puff

    3 reviews

    I got this recipe from a good friend. Sweet, tart, tender and light, it tastes like a Danish.—Myra Aimer, Tuttle,...


    Grilled Garlic Naan

    1 review

    Indian food is my all-time favorite, and no meal is complete without some naan. I like to brush grilled or...


    Cherry Pecan Dreams

    5 reviews

    Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor,
    swap in dried...


    Surefire Sugar Cookies

    3 reviews

    You can invite kids to help make these easy treats. Sometimes I melt white coating instead of chocolate chips because...


    Apple Brown Betty

    6 reviews

    This apple brown betty can be whipped up in hardly any time. It costs little to prepare, but it's big...


    Georgia Peach Ice Cream

    9 reviews

    My state is well known for growing amazing peaches. This ice cream has been a family favorite for more than...


    Cranberry Slices

    10 reviews

    The holidays wouldn't be complete without a plateful of homemade cookies to give family and friends. Try these for gifts.—American...

    Applesauce Loaf Cake

    2 reviews

    "Slices of this moist old-fashioned cake hold up well in a lunch bag," assures Pamela Kelley of Downey, California.


    Momma’s Turkey Stew with Dumplings

    11 reviews

    I love my slow cooker, especially during the holidays. My mother used to make this turkey stew every year with...


    Pear Custard Pie

    3 reviews

    Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan shares the secret of this mouthwatering pie. "When cooked, the pears become incredibly sweet, soft...


    Rosemary Walnut Bread

    1 review

    I received this recipe from a friend who was moving into a new apartment. To celebrate, she made this bread...


    Holiday Salsa

    28 reviews

    When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving...


    Festive Cranberry Salad

    12 reviews

    This cool, tangy salad always prompts recipe requests. It must be the combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and pecans...

    Coffee Maple Spritz

    3 reviews

    I like spritz cookies because they're easier to make than rolled cutouts but I can still be creative with different...


    Venison Meatballs

    17 reviews

    "I learned to cook game while my husband was a forestry student," recalls Sheila Reed from Fredericton, New Brunswick. "We...


    Chicken Nut Puffs

    4 reviews

    Of the 15 to 20 items I set out when hosting holiday parties, these savory puffs are the first to...


    Pecan Zucchini Bread

    12 reviews

    "Sour cream makes this the best quick bread I've ever come across," notes Audrey Lavoie. The Centerville, Ohio bake adds...


    Dar’s Coconut Cream Pie

    18 reviews

    When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and the pie vanishes. —Darlene Bartos, Shoreview,...


    Festive Cranberry Relish Salad

    4 reviews

    My three grown daughters and their families are very fond of this festive-looking salad. It's on our buffet table every...