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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    Orange Butter

    This flavored orange butter is so simple and easy to make. You can also add a dash of cinnamon or...


    Mango Bellini

    Simple yet delicious, this mango Bellini is made with fresh mango puree and your favorite sparkling wine—I usually choose Prosecco...


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    Frozen Snowflake Gingerbread Cookies

    These snowflake cookies will melt in your mouth as soon as they hit your tongue. Experiment with your favorite colors...


    Florentine Ciabatta

    2 reviews

    I came up with this appetizer because of my love for white pizza. I've served my ciabatta pizza at many...


    Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

    1 review

    After making some delicious dessert bars, I was determined to turn the recipe into a chocolate peppermint cheesecake. This festive...


    Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Orange Dressing

    Roasted pumpkin and dried fruits make this beautiful seasonal salad a natural match for holiday recipes. The dressing is a...


    Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

    6 reviews

    My family just can't get enough bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using...


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    Letter-Stamped Butter Cookies

    1 review

    Alphabet cookie stamps make creating these one-of-a-kind treats a snap. Surprise your guests with dessert before dinner! —Taste of Home...

    Nacho Triangles with Salsa-Ranch Dipping Sauce

    2 reviews

    These nacho bites are a fun fusion of Greek appetizers and flavors of the American Southwest. The simple dipping sauce...


    98 Holiday Party Dishes That Wow Every Time

    Party guests won't be able to help themselves from polishing off—and requesting—these show-stopping recipes.


    Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    I created these cookies for my family after I realized that we had been without Nutella for far too long!...


    Orange Gingerbread Tassies

    I make big Christmas cookie plates every year, and it’s fun to have something with a different shape to include....


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    Santa’s Elf Cookies

    These rosy-cheeked elf cookies will make a showstopping addition to your holiday cookie tray. Or set them atop cupcakes for...


    Martin’s Rhubarb Strudel

    1 review

    Although I have always loved strudel, apple strudel was the only kind I ate for many years. But when my...


    Creamy Yellow Squash Casserole

    1 review

    Here’s a simple yet yummy garden recipe my granny used to make. She’d pick her veggies daily, then cook them...


    Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots

    3 reviews

    These carrots are yummy and so simple to make. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit...


    Slow-Cooked Vegetables with Cheese Sauce

    Who can pass up veggies smothered in cheese? No one I know! This is an inviting recipe to serve kids...

    Easy Scottish Shortbread

    1 review

    These traditional butter cookies require only three ingredients. They’re so yummy, you won’t be able to stop at just one!...


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    73 Extra-Cozy Fall Potluck Ideas

    Cozy up with friends and family with these fall potluck ideas. Every recipe is made with the season's most heartwarming...


    These Elf on the Shelf Cookies Will Be the Stars of Your Cookie Tray

    We teach you how to make rosy-cheeked Elf on the Shelf cookies that will impress kids and adults alike.


    8 Recipes That Prove Pumpkin & Chocolate Are the Perfect Match

    Pumpkin and chocolate pair perfectly in these fall desserts.


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    35 Last-Minute Holiday Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes

    Fast and festive recipes for apps, desserts, sides and more make holiday party prep easy. Relax. You got this.


    71 Low-Carb Recipes for Fall

    Stay healthy all through sweater-weather and pumpkin-spice season with delicious low-carb recipes.

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    9 Polish Christmas Cookie Recipes

    These (mostly) traditional Polish Christmas cookies are anything but basic!


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    50 Beach Picnic Recipes You Need This Summer

    Pack up easy-to-eat beach picnic recipes, including snacks, sandwiches and pasta salads. Everything can be made in advance, will travel...


    Steakhouse Soup

    17 reviews

    Enjoy a steak dinner in a bowl with this super simple, hearty steak soup. Because of the chili powder and...


    Italian Beef Vegetable Soup

    1 review

    This hearty vegetable beef soup features a ton of fresh veggies, making it the perfect dish to use up all...


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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


    29 Treats to Bring to the Office Halloween Party

    Treat your coworkers to some spooky good bites thanks to these Halloween-themed recipes.