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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    Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    These festive sugar-coated red velvet cookies are perfect for Christmas. They're just as delicious as they are beautiful. —Colleen Delawder,...


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    32 Fall Birthday Cake Recipes You’ll Love

    Celebrate your special day and the season with these fall birthday cake ideas. We have tasty recipes featuring pumpkin, apple,...


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    31 Apple Cake Recipes Perfect for Fall

    Enjoy fall's favorite fruit in one of these amazing apple cake recipes. We have ideas for upside-down cake, German apple...


    10 Back to School Ideas That’ll Get Your Kids Excited

    Are your kids bummed about the end of summer? These back-to-school ideas will get them excited to go back.


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    80 Easy Apple Desserts for Fall

    Check out our most a-peel-ing easy apple desserts.


    Mulled Wine Margaritas

    These margarita wine cocktails are so fun, festive and unique. This favorite holiday beverage has complex flavors and warms the...


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    Oktoberfest Casserole

    7 reviews

    In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines...


    Birthday Cake Shot

    These festive birthday cake shots are a fun way to get a party started. Use chocolate cake-flavored vodka and chocolate...

    Lobster Tartlets

    I love lobster, so I created this lobster tart recipe. They are the perfect appetizer for a cocktail party or...


    Sausage and Pancake Casserole

    12 reviews

    Trial and error made this pancake casserole recipe one that my family asks for time and time again. It's so...


    Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites

    1 review

    These mushroom puff pastry bites make the perfect finger food. I even freeze them for a quick appetizer for unexpected...


    Aunt Karen’s Shrimp Salad

    1 review

    When unexpected company calls during the holidays, this shrimp salad is the perfect fit. It's quick to put together, too,...


    Cranberry-Apple Spritzer

    This is an easy five-ingredient drink to make for your guests for the holidays. Serve it hot or cold. —Courtney...


    Triple Chocolate Ricotta Ice Cream

    1 review

    You're going to fall in love with this thick, luxuriously rich ice cream made with ricotta cheese. It has a...


    Mama’s Buttermilk Coconut Pie

    3 reviews

    My mama showed me how to make this pie about 40 years ago, just as her mama showed her how...


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    Mexican Tea Cookies

    Mexican tea cookies are a holiday favorite in our family. I updated the recipe by frosting them with a buttercream...


    Cauliflower Gratin

    3 reviews

    This is a lower-carb side dish that pairs well with pork, ham or beef. It's so creamy and delicious! If...

    Cake Mix Brownies

    9 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...


    Hot Creole Shrimp Dip

    4 reviews

    I came across a recipe for hot crawfish dip, and it sounded delicious, but we don't have a lot of...


    Pesto Star Bread

    I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of my


    Christmas Pavlova

    1 review

    Crisp and crunchy on the outside, soft and almost marshmallowy on the inside, this elegant pavlova gets dressed up for...


    Strawberry Lime Pretzel Salad

    5 reviews

    I gave a classic summer salad a holiday twist by making green, white and red layers. The combination of salty,...


    The Best Sweet Potato Pie

    I love this recipe's rich sweet potato flavor and irresistibly buttery crust. Sour cream makes the filling super smooth, and...

    22 Birthday Gifts for Her

    Shopping for birthday gifts for her doesn't have to be stressful. We rounded up the best ideas for every woman...


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    Your Diabetic-Friendly Meal Plan for October

    Fall is in full swing, and this diabetic-friendly meal plan captures October's best flavors. Enjoy stews, soups, hearty bakes and...


    Back-to-School Survival Kit Ideas for Kids from Kindergarten to College

    These are the handy items to pack in a back-to-school survival kit that your student will rely on day after...


    Dry-Rub Grilled Pork Chops over Cannellini Greens

    4 reviews

    My family was not a huge fan of pork until I tried this pork chops and green beans recipe. Feel...


    Miso Butter Roasted Chicken

    4 reviews

    I love this recipe for its simple front-end prep. Spatchcock the chicken yourself or ask your butcher to spatchcock it...


    Mushroom & Bacon Spaghetti Squash Bowl

    This spaghetti squash bowl has a light cream sauce, along with fresh sage and crispy bacon. I love spaghetti squash...