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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    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...


    Strawberry Cake

    38 reviews

    Garnish fresh strawberries on top of this pretty and pink strawberry cake recipe. Using cake mix and a few other...


    Creamy Braised Chicken

    12 reviews

    A smooth, delicate cream sauce gives a special taste to these tender chicken breasts accompanied by pearl onions and sauteed...


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    Apple Snack Squares

    17 reviews

    Meet the Cook: As soon as I was old enough to stand on a chair, I started cooking. This recipe...


    Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

    1 review

    My wife was a great cook and I loved to help her. She served this dip with crackers, pretzels or...

    Strawberry Patch Frost

    4 reviews

    Strawberries get treated to a delicious chill in this pretty and simple drink.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Strawberry Banana Split Cake

    8 reviews

    This scrumptious is so easy to make but so impressive to serve. I've used the recipe for potlucks, showers and...


    Rhubarb Crunch

    6 reviews

    "RHUBARB was one of the first crops Grandma gathered from her garden in spring. She told us kids her rhubarb...


    Creamy Shrimp Spread

    4 reviews

    A former co-worker shared this recipe with me. It’s easy to make but so delicious—people keep coming back for more!...


    Favorite Banana Split Smoothies

    1 review

    I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way...


    Green Flop Jell-O

    12 reviews

    Get ready for fluffy lemon-lime goodness. My family calls it "flop Jell-O" because most of the time a clear gelatin...


    Stuffin’ Muffins

    3 reviews

    If you love stuffing, you won’t be able to get enough of these fun muffin cups that make use of...


    Ham & Cheese Scones

    3 reviews

    I make these scones as a way to use up leftover ham. The cheesy, savory wonders are a delight as...


    Raspberry Sweet Tea

    4 reviews

    You only need a handful of ingredients to stir together this refreshing, spring sipper. Its brilliant color and smile-fetching flavor...

    Church Supper Potatoes

    2 reviews

    As a pastor's wife, I cook for crowds often. This dish is always a hit. My own family thinks the...


    Strawberry Graham Dessert

    6 reviews

    My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days,...


    Mediterranean Pasta Caesar Toss

    12 reviews

    Get creative using convenience items with a fresh take on ravioli. Try this lightened-up pasta toss for an al fresco...


    Pecan Pie Bars for a Crowd

    31 reviews

    I love to cook large quantities and do most of the cooking for our church functions. People seem to enjoy...


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    Spicy Skeleton Ribs

    1 review

    These ribs are sure to add kick to the party thanks to the haunting combination of spices. This can be...


    Amaretto-Peach Preserves

    3 reviews

    Chock-full of peaches, raisins and pecans, this lovely conserve enhances ordinary slices of toast.—Redawna Kalynchuk, Sexsmith, Alberta

    Be-My-Valentine Pizza

    3 reviews

    Refrigerated pizza dough makes short work of this cute and crusty heart-shaped entree. Topped with pepperoni, three kinds of cheese,...


    Sweet Potato Yeast Bread

    5 reviews

    This is the most delicious bread a person can serve. Even sweet potato-haters love it. Don't expect any leftovers.


    Tres Leches Cake

    8 reviews

    Finish off a fiesta with a piece of this moist and refreshing cake from Anna Yeatts of Pinehurst, North Carolina....


    Strawberry-Rhubarb Cream Dessert

    13 reviews

    A neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I created my own variation using garden-fresh rhubarb and strawberries. The shortbread...


    Carrot-Pineapple Gelatin Salad

    1 review

    "My grandma frequently fixed the salad when she was asked to bring a dish to a family gathering," writes Sue...


    Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes

    1 review

    It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its...