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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    Old-Fashioned Beef Brisket

    Tender slices of beef smothered in onions in a sweet tomato sauce give this entrée an old-fashioned feel. It is simple to prepare and delicious comfort food.

    Barley Beef Stew

    15 reviews

    On cool days, which we get plenty of here, I like to get out my slow cooker and make up...


    Smoked Trout & Hearts of Palm Bites

    I've had great luck finding hearts of palm in the canned vegetable section at the grocery store. In a pinch,...


    Fig & Wine-Sauced Chicken Kabobs

    1 review

    The well-balanced blend of flavors in these kabobs make them extra special. Figs give the dish a beautiful fruity quality.—Barbara...


    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Brisket

    17 reviews

    I enjoy fixing a sit-down meal for my husband and myself every evening, so this slow cooker barbecue beef brisket...

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries

    9 reviews

    There’s nothing to this recipe—the preparation and cooking times are so quick. I sprinkle in a few dried cranberries, but...


    Parsnip Latkes with Lox and Horseradish Creme

    A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips....


    Molly’s Sweet and Spicy Tzimmes Cake

    1 review

    My husband and I are always on the lookout for new ways to incorporate Jewish traditions into our interfaith home....


    Holiday Honey Cake

    2 reviews

    Thirty-five years ago, I gave a friend of mine a platter of my assorted home-baked Christmas cookies. The next day,...


    Potato-Leek Soup

    18 reviews

    This savory potato-leek soup is a dish we especially enjoy for dinner on a cold night. Served with hot homemade...


    Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole

    1 review

    Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped...


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    Rugelach

    6 reviews

    The crisp texture of these crescent-shaped cookies makes them a terrific treat to serve alongside a steaming mug of hot...


    Fruit-Topped Blintzes

    3 reviews

    My mother is a wonderful cook who always likes to prepare (and improve on!) dishes she's sampled at restaurants. That's...

    Potato Leek Skillet

    1 review

    Before sampling this recipe from a neighbor, I never had eaten leeks. I've since fallen in love with their mellow,...


    Apricot Raisin Rugelach

    Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling....


    Swiss Potato Kugel

    5 reviews

    I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I'd rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I...


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    Flavorful Beef Brisket

    A memorable part of my wedding day was the supper my mom prepared. This moist fork-tender brisket is a popular...


    Apricot Cheese Kugel

    4 reviews

    This sweet noodle kugel is a fun dessert and a super addition to any brunch buffet. My family and friends...


    Tzimmes

    7 reviews

    I found this tzimmes recipe a long time ago. It has become our traditional side dish for every holiday feast...


    Aunt Shirley’s Liver Pate

    1 review

    While living in San Francisco, I developed this liver pate recipe to serve at our many get-togethers with friends. Now...


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    Noodle Kugel

    16 reviews

    I make this traditional sweet noodle kugel recipe, along with other Jewish specialties, for an annual Hanukkah/Christmas party with our...


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    Sufganiyot

    1 review

    Sufganiyot are believed to have first come from Spain, adapted from a similar treat, the sopaipilla. Others say the sopaipilla...

    Challah

    16 reviews

    Eggs lend to the richness of this traditional challah bread recipe. The attractive golden color and delicious flavor make it...


    Cherry Cheese Blintzes

    13 reviews

    These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them...


    Lemon-Garlic Hummus

    20 reviews

    You'll need just five ingredients to blend together this smooth and creamy bean dip. It's delicious and quick to make....


    Beef Brisket in Beer

    5 reviews

    One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning...


    Charoset

    3 reviews

    Charoset with apples, walnuts and spices has a special meaning for the Passover holiday. It represents mortar used for brickmaking...


    Slow-Cooked Beef Barley Soup

    20 reviews

    My hubby doesn't usually consider a bowl of soup 'dinner,' but this hearty, comforting soup, served with cornbread on the...