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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    Cranberry-Swirl Cornmeal Loaves

    This lighter Cranberry-Swirl Cornmeal Loaf is made with Eggland's Best eggs, is packed with flavor, as well as nutrition, and...


    Portuguese Dressing

    With beef and smoked sausage, this meaty dressing is different from many other dressing and stuffing recipes. It’s delicious alongside...


    Crunchy Broccoli Bake

    Lima beans combine nicely with broccoli in this veggie casserole. Water chestnuts and a cereal topping add fun crunch. —Ruth...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Pizzas

    Set out a variety of toppings and let the kids decorate their pumpkin-head pizzas. It will be so much fun...


    Apple & Blue Cheese on Endive

    This elegant appetizer features a creamy blue cheese and apple spread inside crunchy endive leaves. You can use pears instead...


    Lobster alla Diavola

    I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...


    Cranberry Fruit Punch

    I tried different combinations of juices until I came up with this pleasant punch that's not too sweet. It's perfect...


    Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cakes

    Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple...

    Steak and Black Bean Burritos

    Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


    Coffee Ice Cream Cookie Cups

    13 reviews

    "I’m 11 years old, have six brothers and sisters, and we’re always looking for new ice cream recipes. I invented...


    Blueberry Upside-Down Skillet Cake

    7 reviews

    Living in Maine, I am lucky to have an endless amount of wild blueberries. This recipe's similar to a


    Soul-Satisfying Oatmeal Waffles

    4 reviews

    These waffles freeze well, so toast them all week long. For a fall version, substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for...


    Gumdrop Loaves

    1 review

    I dress up traditional fruitcake by stirring in colorful, chewy gumdrops. No one can resist a sweet slice!—JoAnn Renze, Omaha,...


    Chunky Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    4 reviews

    I like to dress up these mashed spuds with a whole bulb of roasted garlic. It may seem like overkill,...


    Berry Cheesecake Pie

    44 reviews

    Since I don't care for traditional pie crust, I usually eat only the filling. That changed when I discovered this...


    Picnic Stuffed Eggs

    3 reviews

    My dad loves these stuffed eggs, which are a Southern favorite. I've been cooking since I became a teenager, and...


    Sopaipilla Stars

    3 reviews

    These deep-fried breads were a hit when I made them for our daughter's birthday party. They're a fun way to...

    Chocolate Cherry Truffles

    7 reviews

    My cherry truffles were the delicious result of a kitchen experiment involving a bottle of kirsch I’d received as a...


    Beary Cute Cookies

    2 reviews

    These cheery and cute cookies will delight kids of all ages! I like to make fun foods but don't care...


    Crab Lasagna Roll-Ups

    4 reviews

    With their creamy filling and delicate crab flavor, these roll-ups are simply satisfying. "I serve this quick and easy dish...


    Buttery Brussels Sprouts

    3 reviews

    Polly Heer of Cabot, Arkansas brings us this special side dish. A hint of wine, while not necessary, boosts the...


    Hermits

    3 reviews

    Dress up a cookie plate with these old-fashioned spice bars full of raisins, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and nuts. Then dip...


    Strawberry Dessert Soup

    3 reviews

    From Sharon Delaney-Chronis in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin: When I first prepared this change-of-pace soup for a party, everyone called it...

    Baked Nectarine Chicken Salad

    2 reviews

    Folks love the crunchy chow mein noodles on top. I love that I can make it a day in advance...


    Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

    19 reviews

    Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a...


    Brownie Mallow Bars

    7 reviews

    From Lees Summit, Missouri, Stacy Butler notes, "These yummy bars are a hit wherever I take them." A brownie mix...


    Chocolate Strawberry Torte

    9 reviews

    The gorgeous torte combines two great ingredients—chocolate and strawberries. —Paula Magnus, Republic, Washington


    Loaded Smashed Taters

    11 reviews

    You can make an entire pot of smashed taters in the time it takes to bake a single potato! I...


    Strawberry Meringue Cake

    5 reviews

    "Guests say 'Wow!' when I present this torte," reports field editor Dorothy Anderson of Ottawa, Kansas. "Mashed berries add flavor...