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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    Blueberry Cobbler

    4 reviews

    This simple slow-cooked dessert comes together in a jiffy. If you'd like, you can substitute apple or cherry pie filling...


    Maple Mousse

    3 reviews

    I love to make this dessert with maple syrup produced in our area. For a change from heavier cakes and...


    Grilled Veggie Pizza

    4 reviews

    I came up with this recipe one summer as a way to use up vegetables from our garden. Grilling the...


    Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies

    9 reviews

    My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the...


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    Chocolate Banana Bundles

    11 reviews

    Banana with chocolate is such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top these...


    Quick & Easy Chocolate Sauce

    2 reviews

    Mom made this chocolate sauce recipe to drizzle on cake, and we like it over ice cream, too. —Janice Miller,...


    Big Batch Cheeseburger Soup

    14 reviews

    When my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for cheeseburger soup, I changed it a little to make it my own....


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    All-American Sheet Cake

    3 reviews

    My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...

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    Cookie Crust Deep-Dish Apple Pie

    4 reviews

    One of my favorite make-and-take desserts, this deep-dish pie is based on an old Hungarian recipe that's popular in this...


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    Grilled Hamburgers

    8 reviews

    Sour cream makes these grilled hamburgers delightfully moist, and thyme and black pepper give them zip. These sandwiches are a...


    Old-Fashioned Green Beans

    20 reviews

    Mom would prepare home-grown green beans using this recipe, and boy did they ever taste good. The bacon provides rich...


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    White Chocolate Party Mix

    48 reviews

    You won't be able to stop eating this irresistible white chocolate party mix. The light, sweet coating is great over...


    Mama’s Spice Cake

    6 reviews

    Whenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake. Great cooks in my family have...


    Pumpkin Chili

    44 reviews

    This unique chili freezes well…but it still doesn't last around our farmhouse very long, especially when my five children and...


    Grandma’s Applesauce Cake

    12 reviews

    This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family...


    Turkey White Chili

    9 reviews

    Growing up in a Pennsylvania Dutch area, I was surrounded by excellent cooks and wonderful foods. I enjoy experimenting with...


    Easy Seafood Bisque

    10 reviews

    I've always enjoyed seafood bisque at restaurants and one day decided to try my hand at a homemade version. Everyone...

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    Traditional Popcorn Balls

    23 reviews

    Having an old-fashioned popcorn ball will make you feel like a kid again. You'll find one batch of this sweet...


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    Easy Refrigerator Pickles

    65 reviews

    This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is a great way to use cucumbers and onions from the garden. Here in upstate...


    Pizza Roll-Ups

    10 reviews

    Since getting this recipe from our 4-H club, it's been a regular after-school snack. We like to dunk these bite-sized...


    Cinnamon Star Cutouts

    8 reviews

    These cookies fill your home with an irresistible aroma as they bake. My grandmother made them every Christmas when I...


    Toffee-Mocha Cream Torte

    11 reviews

    When you really want to impress someone, this scrumptious torte is just the thing to make! Instant coffee granules give...


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    Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake

    80 reviews

    You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...

    Warm Christmas Punch

    11 reviews

    Red Hot candies add rich color and spiciness to this festive punch, and the cranberry juice gives it a little...


    Taco Twist Soup

    21 reviews

    The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...


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    Gran’s Apple Cake

    55 reviews

    My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the sweet...


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    Easy Smoked Salmon

    7 reviews

    A magazine featured this recipe years ago, and it's still my favorite way to serve salmon. Just add crackers for...


    Pineapple Pudding Cake

    137 reviews

    My mother used to love making this easy pineapple sunshine cake in the summertime. It's so cool and refreshing that...


    Garlic Parmesan Orzo

    30 reviews

    This buttery pasta dish calls for orzo, which cooks quickly and is a nice change from ordinary pasta shapes. "This...