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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    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...


    Gooey Chocolate Cookies

    24 reviews

    These soft and chewy cookies couldn’t be easier to make. Jazz them up with a chocolate kiss in the center,...

    Creamy Butterscotch Pudding

    31 reviews

    Deciding to make a real homemade dessert one night, I mixed up this pudding. It's from my favorite cookbook with...


    Graham Cracker Banana Cream Dessert

    1 review

    "I entertain often, so this crowd-pleasing dessert is frequently on the menu," relates Evelyn Schmidt of Toms River, New Jersey....


    Strawberry-Rhubarb Meringue Pie

    7 reviews

    This pie is a rite of spring at our house, and many people have enjoyed sharing it with us. We...


    Cranberry Fruit Relish

    9 reviews

    Rich color, a perky texture and tongue-tingling flavor make this relish a feast for the eyes and the taste buds....


    Old English Trifle

    1 review

    Loaded with cake cubes and fruit, an old English trifle is always welcome at a holiday dinner. The creamy, homemade...


    Six-Layer Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...


    Butter-Crust Apple Pie

    2 reviews

    My father loves apple pie, and I’ve been baking them since I was a child. An out-of-the-ordinary spice combination and...


    Texas Tabbouleh

    10 reviews

    I used to live in Texas. When I moved away, I missed those classic Tex-Mex flavors that were always such...


    Quick Coconut Bonbons

    1 review

    My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a...

    Swamp Juice a la Slime

    1 review

    The green goo oozing down the sides of the eerie wine glasses make this fruity beverage perfect for any Halloween...


    Crunchy Tossed Salad

    8 reviews

    Count on compliments, not leftovers, when you share this fun, tossed salad at your next gathering. It's so easy to...


    Springtime Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    This simple make-ahead salad is the perfect dish to prepare for a picnic, party or potluck. The dill in the...


    Mini Crab Cakes

    Fresh crab is one of my all-time favorite foods so whenever I get the chance to cook with it I...


    Raisin Pudding

    This old-fashioned dessert tastes like the comforting long-cooked pudding Grandma used to make, but it really is quick and easy...


    Black Bean Dip

    3 reviews

    With black beans, avocados, corn, peppers and cilantro, this family bean dip has lots of flavor and texture. This dip...

    Elegant Cheese Torte

    2 reviews

    Rich and creamy, this eye-catching torte makes quite an impression. Every time I take it to a party, it receives...


    Backbone Roll-Ups

    3 reviews

    These roll-ups from our Test Kitchen are sliced thick, then stacked slightly askew to resemble a backbone. Feel free to...


    Slimy Red Goop Salad

    4 reviews

    This frightfully fun salad features cola, which adds to the bright, sparkling taste.


    Pasta Fruit Salad

    When I serve this unusual but delicious dish at a buffet dinner or picnic, it always draws favorable comments. Give...


    Cold Pizza Dip

    My sisters and I each have our specialty recipes, and this is mine. Make the recipe your own by adding...


    Lime Sherbet Molded Salad

    4 reviews

    For an eye-appealing addition to a picnic, potluck or other gathering, try this molded gelatin salad. With lovely color, creamy...