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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    Refrigerator Pickles

    11 reviews

    "These pickles are some of the best I have ever eaten. They're so good and easy to make that you'll...


    Pineapple Delight

    1 review

    I received this recipe at a meeting for diabetics many years ago. I've shared this dessert with many friends on...


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    Marshmallow Graham Dessert

    4 reviews

    We kids could always find room for one of these cool, yummy squares even after a big meal. For a...


    Easter Bunny Cheese Spread

    5 reviews

    FOR an Easter party at our church, I created this fun rabbit centerpiece from a cheese ball recipe. My children...


    Butterfinger Delight

    4 reviews

    I got the recipe for this wonderful no-bake treat from my mother-in-law because it's my husband's favorite. I'm frequently asked...


    Vegetable Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    This light, multicolored salad is an original. When I serve it at potlucks, I', always asked for the recipe. It's...


    Gazpacho Salad

    1 review

    Here's a beautiful and tasty way to use garden vegetables. This fresh, colorful salad is great to make ahead and...


    Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles

    1 review

    Dill and cucumbers are natural companions in a number of dishes. I turn to this recipe every summer when my...

    Cool and Creamy Raspberry Delight

    8 reviews

    I knew that this cool, fruit and creamy dessert was a winner the first time I tasted it. I confirmed...


    Zippy Watermelon Salsa

    3 reviews

    Served wtih tortilla chips, this zippy salsa won't last long. The mix of melon, black beans and jalapeno will be...


    Cheesy Onion Roll-ups

    6 reviews

    These roll-ups are very fast to fix. You can make them ahead and keep them wrapped in the refrigerator until...


    Pineapple Lime Gelatin

    6 reviews

    This recipe was passed down by my mother. We serve it often, but especially at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Of course,...


    Spicy Antipasto Salad

    1 review

    Packed with inviting ingredients and fabulous flavors, this salad is a favorite at all our family picnics. Use dried herbs...


    Homemade Lemonade

    2 reviews

    Club soda gives a little fizz to this refreshing sweet-tart beverage. —Becky Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


    Lucky Lime Salad

    5 reviews

    To start your St. Patrick's Day feast off right, be sure to hand out lucky shamrocks—in the shape of those...


    Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad

    9 reviews

    This salad features my favorite fruits, complemented by the creamy pudding mix. It even works as a dessert. —Priscilla Gilbert,...


    Shortbread Hearts

    5 reviews

    These flaky cookies melt in your mouth. Dipped in chocolate, they look festive.—Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah

    Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

    1 review

    I always get compliments when I whip up this rich little cheesecake. With layers of caramel, chocolate and vanilla, it's...


    Miniature Peanut Butter Cheesecakes

    31 reviews

    These yummy treats, with a peanut butter cup inside, were handed down to me from my mother. They're perfect for...


    Crab Cakes with Red Chili Mayo

    9 reviews

    This is one of the most popular appetizers I make and is lovely for a party. The spicy mayo is...


    Holiday Cranberry Gelatin Salad

    8 reviews

    This light, delicious holiday salad is very popular in my family and has been requested every year since I first...


    Apricot Pinwheels

    1 review

    I decorate my little spirals with vanilla icing, but they're yummy without it, too. Dried apricots and lots of spice...


    Dilly Potato & Egg Salad

    21 reviews

    Everyone has a favorite potato salad, and this is mine. As a young bride, I was eager to learn how...

    Walnut Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    When we were growing up, my mother made sugar cookies dotted with ground walnuts as a special treat to welcome...


    Snowy Mountain Cookies

    3 reviews

    I was so excited to bake these with my mom after coming home from studying abroad in Germany. They remind...


    French Toast Cookies

    2 reviews

    I created these soft, sparkly cookies because my sister loves cinnamon French toast covered in maple syrup. In the case...


    Chocolate-Glazed Doughnut Cookies

    2 reviews

    My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy...


    Berries with Champagne Cream

    6 reviews

    This recipe came from a cooking class I attended at a local department store. I first served it to my...


    Blueberry Custard Pie

    8 reviews

    This blueberry custard pie is one of my husband’s favorite desserts. We pick our own fresh blueberries; they make the...