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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    Banana Nut Fruitcake

    6 reviews

    Combining two popular baked goods - banana bread and fruitcake - yielded this treat. Even people who don't care for...


    Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

    1 review

    These fall-off-the-bone tender wings have just the right amount of heat, and the cool blue cheese dressing makes the perfect...


    Pumpkin Pie Latte

    29 reviews

    I can't wait for fall to arrive so my favorite coffee shops will bring back pumpkin lattes. The rest of...


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    Homemade Guacamole

    37 reviews

    I always judge a Tex-Mex restaurant by its guacamole. And although it's simple to prepare, it can go wrong oh,...


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    White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies

    48 reviews

    Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut the bars into triangle...


    Swiss Beer Bread

    32 reviews

    This recipe is a favorite of my family because it isn't greasy like most of the other cheese breads I...


    Chili-Lime Chicken Wings

    6 reviews

    Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good?...


    Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda

    24 reviews

    I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a...

    Berry Tartlets

    Bring spring flavors together in these delectable miniature tarts. Raspberries and blueberries both work well with the whipped cream and...


    Chocolate Lace Cookies

    4 reviews

    My mother and I make these elegant lace cookies filled with melted chocolate chips. Baking together is a delightful way...


    Gingerbread Syrup

    5 reviews

    Here’s a wonderful treat for the winter. Stir a tablespoon of this syrup into coffee, tea or cider. Drizzle it...


    Fun & Festive Cake Pops

    5 reviews

    When I'm looking for a snack when I go to my favorite coffee shop, their cake pops are usually what...


    Pfeffernuesse Cookies

    12 reviews

    A German holiday tradition, these fragrant pfeffernuesse cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts,...


    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...