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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Bacon-Wrapped Dates

7 reviews

My friends and I used to make the traditional bacon-wrapped jalapenos at cookouts. I decided to sweeten them up a bit with dates. Bacon-wrapped dates are also more kid-friendly. —Susan Hinton, Apex, North Carolina

Cherry Date Fruitcake

It's a Christmas tradition for me to serve this fruitcake at parties and to give it to friends and family....


Fruit ‘n’ Spice Rounds

5 reviews

While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made...


Fruit ‘n’ Nut Mini Loaves

1 review

"My family really enjoys these pretty mini loaves - every slice is loaded with fruit and nuts," jots Judi Oudekerk...


Fruitcake Bars

4 reviews

"This recipe has been a family favorite for years," tells Terry Mercede of Danbury, Connecticut. "People who declare they won't...

Lebkuchen

5 reviews

It's tradition for my family to make these German treats together. The recipe came from my great-grandmother's cookbook, and judging...


Walnut Date Bread

5 reviews

Many years ago when I was sick, a dear friend stopped with a pot of soup and this beautiful bread....


Bacon Date Bread

4 reviews

Friends joke that whenever I’m asked to bring a dish to a party, my contribution always contains bacon. This recipe...


Fruitcake Trifle

The scrumptious, satiny custard is layered between apricot and date studded cake to create a divine seasonal trifle.—


Date-Nut Fruitcake

2 reviews

Unlike traditional fruitcake, with its dark color and dense texture, this fruitcake is light-colored and light-textured, flavored with orange, coconut,...


Candy Orange Slice Fruitcake

2 reviews

My version of yule fruitcake has a citrusy twist. When you share it, be prepared to pass around the recipe....


Cranberry Date Bars

15 reviews

Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I've made batches for all kinds of church and social...


Festive Cranberry Cake

2 reviews

Each fall here in Alaska, an abundant crop of wild cranberries is ripe for cooking. This cake, a favorite in...

Winning Cranberry Date Bars

8 reviews

I enjoy making these when the cranberry season arrives. The recipe is very easy to put together, which is perfect...


Raisin & Hummus Pita Wedges

The best part about this easy hummus appetizer is you can make your own hummus or, if you don't have...


Lemon Date Couscous

2 reviews

Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to...


Best Date Bars

9 reviews

Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook. These date bars are very easy to bake, and one...


Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce

2 reviews

The classic sticky toffee pudding is a traditional dessert in the United Kingdom. I love that I can just stay...


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Fruitcake Christmas Cookies

17 reviews

As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies...