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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    Family-Favorite Cinnamon Candy

    I have fond memories of standing at my grandmother's stove with my mom and my aunts, helping to make this...


    Hacienda Hash Browns

    I use a clear glass dish to show off my hash brown bake. The bold pepper, cilantro, cumin and garlic...


    Creamy Pasta Rags

    This skillet meal was born out of necessity on a busy weeknight. I pulled together a package of turkey sausage...


    Beef and Barley

    I like to serve this to company. I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I...


    Pressure-Cooker Pot Roast Hash

    I love to cook a Sunday-style pot roast for weeknights. Make it into pot roast hash for any day of...


    Mexican Mocha Mix

    This mix of coffee and cocoa is a wonderful alternative to traditional hot chocolate. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts


    Creamy Lime Chiller

    This frosty refresher from field editor Maria Regakis of Somerville, Massachusetts hits the spot. Neither too sweet nor too tart,...


    Cornbread Dressing for a Crowd

    At least 10 of us women made this old-fashioned dressing to feed over 1,500 people at our church's fall festival....

    Marinated Mushrooms

    Guests will never guess a dish so flavorful could take only 10 minutes of hands-on prep and no cooking! Great...


    Rosemary Leg of Lamb

    Roast lamb is a treat for our family at Easter Time and on other special occasions. Before putting the meat...


    Elf Cookies

    A sweet frosting glaze, colorful candies and well-placed almond slices turn these sugar cookie diamonds into a big batch of...


    Ice Cream Tacos

    Ice Cream Tacos look just like the real thing—but they're stuffed with chocolate ice cream and topped with cherries and...


    Quick Red Beans and Rice

    Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main...


    Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Store-bought treats can't hold a candle to homemade ice cream sandwiches. This frozen dessert is fantastic. —Teresa Gaetzke, North Freedom,...


    Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage

    For a buttery dish with wonderful texture and flavor, we make the comfort food known as “colcannon,” an Irish version...


    White Wine Mushrooms

    A handful of ingredients is all you need to create a truly elegant and robustly flavored dish that can act...


    Cubano Pork Sandwiches

    When a hungry crowd is coming over, we plan to make our juicy pork a day ahead. I call the...

    Mango Orange Quencher

    Serve this beautiful beverage at your next brunch in place of mimosas. Just chill the base an hour before adding...


    Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Soda

    What a treat! Our cooks dreamed up this idea when they began testing ice cream recipes. Try using homemade vanilla...


    Parmesan-Baked Mashed Potatoes

    Here’s a family favorite for Christmas Day dinner. Whether I’m serving a main course of ham or turkey, everyone wants...


    Apple-Almond Muffins

    I like to snack on apple slices slathered with almond butter. That's the flavor combo that inspired these muffins. Add...


    Ice Cream Wafflewiches

    A wafflewich is a masterpiece of textures with chewy waffles, smooth ice cream, gooey caramel syrup and crunchy pecans. This...


    Grilled Peaches & Pound Cake

    Brush up on grilling dessert with fresh peaches and pound cake. Store-bought cake makes it quick to prepare, and the...

    Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage

    Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...


    Sofrito

    Sofrito is a base frequently used in many Puerto Rican recipes to add bold flavor. Its texture and appearance is...


    Chili Spiced Pecans

    A simple spice blend puts the spotlight on crunchy pecans. Make sure you have plenty on hand because they disappear...


    Hot Cranberry Punch

    With its spicy ingredients, this thirst-quencher packs a hearty harvest punch. Notes June Formanek of Belle Plaine, Iowa, "The beverage...


    Lemon Mint Curd

    I like to "dress up" ordinary recipes with my fresh, homegrown herbs. This minty lemon curd is a family favorite!...


    Pickled Beet Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

    Here’s a festive, flavorful salad that comes together in a snap--perfect for time-crunched cooks. I love the contrasting tastes and...