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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    Lemon Cake Mix Dessert Pizza

    Light and lemony, this blueberry dessert pizza is nice to serve after dinner, as an accompaniment to a cup of...


    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    1 review

    Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...


    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears

    2 reviews

    This year I decided to create a brand-new Brussels sprouts recipe for Thanksgiving dinner. I came up with an easy...


    Pumpkin Cheesecake Empanadas

    1 review

    These cute pumpkin cheesecake empanadas make the perfect treat—and we love that they are baked and not fried! —Taste of...


    Pretzel Strawberry Bark

    This is my candy version of the classic strawberry pretzel dessert. It uses ruby chocolate, which is fairly new on...


    Reese’s Pieces Bark

    1 review

    Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese's Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the...


    Maple Bourbon Salmon

    2 reviews

    This flavorful salmon feels fancy for a holiday but it is so simple to make! —Diane Higgins, Tampa, Florida


    Peppermint Bark Trifle

    2 reviews

    We're always looking for those showstopping desserts, especially during the holidays. This one is very impressive, but couldn't be easier...

    Grandma’s Roasted Duck

    1 review

    When I was growing up, my grandma always served roast duck for the holidays, and for other family events throughout...


    White Chocolate Coconut Bark

    Full of macadamia nuts, coconut and ginger, this bark will transport you to a tropical island. Make sure to get...


    Matcha Bark

    How could you not love the brilliant green color of this matcha bark? The flavor is a little earthy and...


    One-Pot Creamy Vegan Pasta

    2 reviews

    Here’s a creamy vegan pasta recipe with tons of fresh sauteed vegetables. The spicy tomato sauce with sweet sun-dried tomatoes...


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    Peppermint Sugar Cookies

    These peppermint sugar cookies take my taste buds right to winter. Their crisp, distinct taste reminds me of the peppermint...


    Chocolate Bacon Bark

    2 reviews

    Sweet, salty, crunchy, smooth—bacon and chocolate is a match made in heaven in this chocolate bacon bark. —James Schend, Taste...


    Buddy the Elf Bark

    2 reviews

    Drawing inspiration from one of our favorite holiday movies, this Buddy the Elf dessert incorporates ramen noodles with chocolate, candy...


    Malted Milk Bark

    1 review

    An old-time candy gets a fresh makeover. This is one of our favorite malted milk ball dessert recipes. The malted...


    10 Places to Buy Amazing Pumpkins This Fall

    If you're wondering where to buy pumpkins for your fall decorating (and baking) needs, these in-person and online retailers have...

    Easy Dutch Oven Minestrone Soup

    7 reviews

    This Dutch oven minestrone soup is quick to prepare with shortcut ingredients and is ready in less than an hour....


    Pecan Banana Bundt Cake

    5 reviews

    My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder...


    Prosciutto, Egg and Spinach Strata

    1 review

    This is one of my favorite things to make for holidays and special celebrations! It's a wonderful, sweet and savory...


    Orange and Olives Salad

    My grandmother made sure this orange and olives salad was on our holiday table every year. It's so light and...


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    2 reviews

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


    Upside-Down Blood Orange Cupcakes

    Making blood orange cupcakes is my favorite way to use fresh blood oranges. I start with a cake mix and...

    Turnip Greens Salad

    1 review

    My Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to...


    Turkey Corn Chowder

    9 reviews

    This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped...


    Egg Yolk Cookies

    These simple egg yolk cookies truly melt in your mouth. They're thin cookies, just like the ones my grandma used...


    Michigan Cherry Japanese-Style Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    Michigan is known for its amazing cherries, especially the tart ones, so we have plenty of opportunities to find new...


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    Set yourself up for snuggles with the best fall candles money can buy.


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    32 Slow-Cooker Brunch Recipes to Make on Black Friday

    If you're a Black Friday early bird, you know that serious shopping works up a serious appetite. This year, enjoy...