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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    Eggnog Punch

    3 reviews

    Lemon-lime soda gives this rich beverage a delicate flavor. Even people who don't care for eggnog won't be able to...


    Eggnog Creams

    9 reviews

    I adapted a creamy, dreamy truffle recipe from a chocolate cookbook and came up with my variation to give as...


    Layered Cranberry Gelatin Salad

    5 reviews

    Light and tangy, this gelatin is guaranteed to please. Kids go crazy for the marshmallow-cream cheese layer on top. —Irma...


    Pineapple Coconut Snowballs

    13 reviews

    Marlene Rhodes shares a three-ingredient treat she quickly whips up in her Colorado Springs, Colorado kitchen. Canned pineapple adds refreshing...


    Shrimp Cocktail

    3 reviews

    During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd...


    Summertime Tomato Salad

    1 review

    My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...


    Pineapple Dream Dessert

    1 review

    I often serve this creamy dessert because it's a light and refreshing end to any meal. My mother made it...


    Apricot Gelatin Salad

    11 reviews

    I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it's so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty...

    Woolly Butter Lamb

    6 reviews

    This deliciously rich butter lamb is a cute and visual way to celebrate an Easter or spring meal. My Polish...


    Reuben Rolls

    37 reviews

    This recipe came about one night when I was trying to think of a new and different snack to serve...


    Apple Pineapple Salad

    5 reviews

    "I came up with the recipe for this fun fruit salad several years ago," shares Jessie Craven of Odessa, Missouri....


    Frosted Pineapple Lemon Gelatin

    1 review

    A refreshing, summery treat, this dessert incorporates ginger ale to add a zesty bite.
    —Penny Burpeau, Londonderry, New Hampshire


    Southwestern Rice Salad

    5 reviews

    This meatless salad makes a robust side dish, filling lunch or satisfying snack. Try spooning some into low-fat tortillas for...


    Country Beef Brisket

    3 reviews

    Because brisket was often on sale, it became a frequent dish on the dinner table. I used to boil the...


    Asparagus Beef Roll-Ups

    7 reviews

    In Plano, Texas, Kris Krueger creates these easy and elegant appetizers with asparagus spears, roast beef slices and a cream...


    Raspberry Gelatin Ring

    10 reviews

    Besides being wonderfully tasty, this refreshing salad is very pretty, too! A light layer of cream cheese and sour cream...


    Artichoke Shrimp Pasta Salad

    1 review

    I have enjoyed this recipe for as long as I can remember. My mom made it famous, and she passed...

    Sweetheart Jell-O Salad

    1 review

    My cousin served this tasty salad to my family at a memorable Sunday dinner many years ago. I've added this...


    Pecan Caramel Clusters

    18 reviews

    A box of this mouthwatering homemade candy does an outstanding job of showing your affection on Valentine’s Day or any...


    Coconut Date Balls

    2 reviews

    There are a few classic recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of those....


    Lemon Cream Dessert

    18 reviews

    My friend Mary and I enjoy coming up with innovative menus to try out on our husbands at our weekly...


    Marinated Three Bean Salad

    9 reviews

    Fresh herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans. —Carol...


    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...