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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    Copycat Cracker Barrel Meat Loaf

    If you love meat loaf, you’re likely already a fan of Cracker Barrel’s famous meat loaf. And if meat loaf


    Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Neutral-tasting soy milk doesn't detract from the potato flavor in this quick-to-fix version of vegan mashed potatoes. —Taste of Home...


    Amaretti Cookies

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    These amaretti cookies are slightly crispy on the outside with a soft and chewy center. The classic Italian cookies are...


    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

    These yummy pumpkin cookies are light and fluffy, almost like cake cookies, and they are not overly sweet. —Taste of...


    Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos

    Are you, like us, always craving Applebee’s chicken wonton tacos? Well, good news. We’re sharing our Test Kitchen-approved copycat recipe


    Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

    These gluten-free gingerbread cookies taste just like the classic version. The aroma of them baking in the oven is sure...


    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

    The great thing about this gluten-free pumpkin pie is that you can make it in advance. Chill the dough for...


    Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies

    Gluten-free shortbread cookies couldn't be easier to make. They are delicious on their own, or you can dress them up...

    Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake

    Red velvet recipes make showstopping desserts. And is any cake more distinctive than red velvet cake? Bright red and capped


    Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies

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    It’s the age-old question: Are oatmeal cookies a dessert or a snack? The good news is, both answers are right!


    Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

    With crisp topping and sweet, jammy filling, fruit crisps are one of our favorite fall baking recipes. Since the topping


    Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

    These gluten-free blueberry muffins will please everyone at the table. Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used. A topping of...


    Copycat Olive Garden Black Tie Chocolate Mousse Cake

    A visit to Olive Garden undoubtedly calls for a bowl of Olive Garden minestrone, one too many Olive Garden breadsticks


    Vegan Stuffing

    Mushrooms add earthy flavor to this vegan dressing. Crunchy toasted pecans are stirred in before baking, but walnuts or almonds...


    Vegan Potpie

    Vegan potpie is a comfort food classic! It’s wonderful for a holiday dinner, potluck or meatless weeknight meal. This warm,


    Mini Gluten-Free Lemon Cakes

    Pound cake is a classic dessert for a reason: It’s rich, dense and moist, but also wonderfully tender. When baking gluten-free,


    Mexican Macaroni Salad

    Enjoy this easy twist on macaroni salad for a lunchtime change of pace. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Copycat Panera Tomato Soup

    While we love ordering Panera tomato soup from the counter, it’s actually convenient to cook at home! This copycat Panera


    Copycat Chipotle Queso

    From Chipotle’s “I know it costs extra” guacamole to fresh corn salsa, customers line up at the fast casual chain for burritos


    Tangy Macaroni Salad

    Classic macaroni salad is a potluck staple. It can be made ahead, transports easily and is the perfect side for...


    Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

    Does anyone go to Texas Roadhouse and skip the famous pillowy dinner rolls? Their Awesome Blossom is a must-have on


    Copycat Animal Style Fries

    Animal fries are messy, cheesy comfort food, an Americanized version of Canada's poutine. Be sure to allow enough time to...


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    Slow-Cooker Carne Asada

    Homemade carne asada is a breeze to make in the slow cooker, which renders tender steak in a flavorful sauce,...

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    Smash Cake

    What’s cuter than those knuckle dimples and wrist wrinkles on babies? Knuckle dimples and wrist wrinkles covered in frosting! When


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    Surprise Cake

    We live for that feeling of awe when we see a decorated cake. There’s so much beauty: all of the


    Copycat KFC’s Fried Chicken

    Even the colonel might have a hard time figuring out if this chicken came from one of his stores or...


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    French Onion Pork Chops

    Picture the components of your favorite French onion soup recipe—loaded on top of a pork chop. That’s the basic concept


    Strawberry Doughnuts

    Doughnuts and strawberries are two of our all-time favorite foods. Strawberries are sweet, tart and summery, and doughnuts are decadent


    French Crullers

    Nothing beats a fresh doughnut with the perfect texture. And while most doughnut recipes are made with a rich, heavy