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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    Easy Pesto Pasta

    Adding pasta water to pesto sauce helps create a silky, saucy texture. Toss in more or less depending on your...


    No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

    Craving cheesecake, but don’t have the experience, time or confidence to make the classic recipe? Short of going to The


    Fried Chicken and Waffles

    Chicken and waffles as a culinary tradition has origins in both Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine and soul food, with some variations....


    Panko Chicken Tenders

    Our favorite foods to cook are back pocket recipes. You know the ones—the quick pasta dish you eat once (or


    33 Best Housewarming Gifts, According to a New Homeowner

    New place? Help them celebrate with a thoughtful housewarming gift. From the personal to the practical, we found ideas at...


    Almond Flour Pie Crust

    A good pie crust is the base of many recipes, from sweet pies to savory supper pies and quiches. If


    French Dip Sliders

    1 review

    If you ask me, the appetizers are the real winners at a game-day party. I mean, we all gotta eat—regardless


    Creamy Beef and Onion Pasta

    1 review

    This delicious pasta sauce originated after I noticed a box of onion soup packets in my cupboard. I could not...

    Apple and Sausage Sheet-Pan Pancakes

    After my daughter told me about sheet pan pancakes, I knew I needed to try them! Using my homegrown sweet...


    Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

    Cream cheese and red velvet cake go together like bread and butter, so I figured why not make a cheesecake-filled...


    Cherry Cordial Cookies

    This is hands-down my most-requested cookie recipe at holiday gatherings. These cookies are reminiscent of chocolate-covered cherries, so they are...


    Butterscotch Pecan Pound Cake

    My father just loves nuts and anything butterscotch flavored, so I'm always on the lookout for recipes that combine these...


    Copycat Samoa Cookies

    We love Girl Scout cookies, especially Samoas, but you can only buy those once a year. I started tweaking a...


    Caramel Apple Toffee Cookies

    I had bags of caramel bits and toffee bits in my pantry that I needed to use, and that's how...


    Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Rosemary

    This special layer cake has a refreshing orange flavor with a hint of rosemary. Since it's an oil-based cake, it...


    Almond Joy Cupcakes

    I created these Almond Joy cupcakes for my daughter, Julianna, after our spring break trip to Fort Lauderdale. I wanted...


    Classic Almond Ricotta Cake

    1 review

    After I started making homemade ricotta cheese, I was inspired to use it in desserts, not just savory dishes. This...

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Crunch

    1 review

    If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you'll love this easy candy recipe! Anyone who's ever tried it wants me...


    Scalloped Butternut Squash

    1 review

    Not only is this winning recipe delicious, it has just five hardworking ingredients. I make it at least once a...


    Hoisin Chicken Wonton Cups

    This is an easier take on the sesame chicken wonton tacos from Applebee's. I made these recently for the big...


    Feta Peach Salad

    1 review

    This refreshing, five-ingredient side salad is a perfect way to celebrate the peach harvest. Incorporate it into your weekend brunch...


    Fig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread

    With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It's also delicious...


    Vegan Enchiladas

    This vegan enchilada recipe starts out with a homemade cashew cheese sauce. You could skip the cheese sauce if you...


    Bacon, Blue Cheese & Fig Bruschetta

    This is my decadent, robust version of bruschetta. I like to serve it at parties, especially on New Year’s or...


    Minty Pea Soup with Lemon

    This is one of our favorite St. Patrick's Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You...


    Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling

    2 reviews

    My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day, so the holiday is extra special in our house. Each year...


    Mother’s Day Ham

    1 review

    After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I've ever made. I invented it because...


    Peach Bourbon Shrimp

    After a whiskey tasting in Kentucky, I decided to create this shrimp recipe. Peach bourbon whiskey has notes of caramel,...