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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    Chocolate Cutout Cookies

    12 reviews

    I love gingerbread cookies, but my grandchildren don't like the ginger flavor. Now I use chocolate and watch them smile...


    Cucumber Canapes

    4 reviews

    I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a...


    Favorite Frosted Cinnamon Rolls

    42 reviews

    I serve these yummy frosted rolls warm from the oven as a Christmas morning treat at our house. Even if...


    Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

    4 reviews

    Our taste test panel couldn't wait to try this stir-fry from Janet Lowe of Kennewick, Washington. The flavor is very...


    Tuna Steak on Fettuccine

    2 reviews

    For something new to do with tuna, I suggest this tangy dish. Although I prefer the marinade on tuna or...


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    Classic Tres Leches Cake

    6 reviews

    Tres leches means "three milks." This cake gets its name because it uses three kinds of milk—evaporated, condensed and cream....


    Cherry Cranberry Sauce

    11 reviews

    My mother-in-law makes this super-easy sauce every Thanksgiving. Cherries give tart cranberries a slightly sweet flavor. I serve it alongside...


    Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies

    10 reviews

    These tender cookies are pretty to look at—and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost...

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    Mom’s Italian Bread

    93 reviews

    I think Mom used to bake at least four of these tender loaves at once, and they never lasted long....


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    Macaroni Coleslaw

    191 reviews

    My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had...


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    Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake)

    16 reviews

    My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma’s apple cake." They’ve been sharing the recipe for...


    Hamburger Gravy

    19 reviews

    For an old-fashioned stick-to-your-ribs meal, try this economical entree that's just 89¢ a helping. "As a newlywed, I was so...


    Beef Enchilada Lasagna Casserole

    48 reviews

    “Whenever I make this cheesy layered casserole, my guests rave about it and ask for the recipe. I serve it...


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    Italian Cream Cheese Cake

    32 reviews

    Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavorful. I rely on this recipe...


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    Amish Chicken Corn Soup

    51 reviews

    Creamed corn and butter make my chicken corn soup homey and rich. This recipe makes a big batch, but the...


    Sausage Potato Supper

    28 reviews

    One Saturday night a few years ago, I came up with this dish on the spur of the moment. It...


    Mushroom Corn Chowder

    6 reviews

    Chock-full of veggies, ham and cheese in every spoonful, this thick, creamy chowder will take the chill off even the...

    Maple Pumpkin Pie

    13 reviews

    Tired of traditional pumpkin pie? The maple syrup in this special pie provides a subtle but terrific enhancer. —Lisa Varner,...


    Turkey Piccata with Capers

    6 reviews

    Quick, flavorful and special, this Turkey Piccata boasts a buttery sauce with capers and just a hint of lemon. Leslie...


    Quick Bacon Potato Salad

    45 reviews

    My family was tired of the same old potato salad at family functions, so I created this potato salad with...


    Glazed Spiced Rum Pound Cakes

    4 reviews

    My recipe makes two loaf-sized treats, perfect for sharing. The spiced rum flavor really comes through in both the cake...


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    Eggs Benedict Casserole

    74 reviews

    This eggs Benedict casserole is just as tasty as the classic but without all the hassle. Simply assemble the...


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    Snow Day Cookies

    4 reviews

    Clear your pantry to make these chocolate chip cookies loaded with goodies. We add oats, M&M’s, pretzels and even potato...

    Cream Cheese & Chive Omelet

    24 reviews

    The first bite of creamy filling lets you know this isn’t any old omelet. Make it once, and we suspect...


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    Italian Sausage Kale Soup

    22 reviews

    My mom dehydrates the last pick of tomatoes from her garden each fall—perfect for quick soups like this one. When...


    Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine

    49 reviews

    I've been making this lemony pasta for the family for years. It's both simple and indulgent enough to make it...


    Slow-Cooker Memphis-Style Ribs

    11 reviews

    After my dad and I had dinner at the legendary Rendezvous Restaurant in Memphis, I was inspired to create a...


    Molded Vegetable Salad

    2 reviews

    I FOUND this recipe years ago in an old cookbook. By using different colored gelatins, it blends in well with...


    Pecan Cream Cheese Squares

    2 reviews

    From Wills Point, Texas, field editor Dorothy Pritchett says, "This rich, easy dessert is perfect after a light meal."