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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    Slow-Cooker Tropical Orange Cake

    Inspired by the fruity tropical flavors of my all-time favorite yogurt, this makes
    for a fresh, fun and comforting...


    Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes

    1 review

    I make this dish in the fall and sneak grated vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture, which is especially good...


    Slow-Cooker Strawberry Soda Cake

    1 review

    When you want a sweet cake without the heat of the oven, this slow-cooked strawberry spin
    on cola cake...


    Slow-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto

    3 reviews

    I love risotto, but I don't always love the time and stirring it takes to get the creamy goodness. I...


    Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole

    1 review

    I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use...


    Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew

    6 reviews

    This recipe was a lifesaver when I worked full time and needed a dinner that we all would enjoy when...


    Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa

    4 reviews

    I love this beef barbacoa because the meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is smoky, slightly spicy and so...


    Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers

    Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be...

    Spicy Honey Sriracha Game-Day Dip

    3 reviews

    You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy, salty dip. For parties, I love dips in the slow cooker—just turn...


    Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

    7 reviews

    This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share...


    Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

    Lettuce wraps make light, lively appetizers. These are easy to make because the slow cooker does most of the work....


    Slow-Cooker Bourbon Pork Chops

    2 reviews

    My dad created a baked version of this recipe years ago. Delicious as it was, when I updated his recipe,...


    Slow-Cooker Chipotle Pork Chops

    4 reviews

    I love the tender texture of pork chops made in the slow cooker! The flavor of this sauce is similar...


    Apple Butter Pork with White Beans

    1 review

    This enticing dish is an entire dinner with meat, vegetables and beans, wonderful to come home to after I've run...


    Hungarian Treasure (Szekely Gulyas)

    6 reviews

    This combination of pork, sauerkraut, sour cream and paprika is heavenly served on buttery egg noodles with or without poppy...


    Grampa’s German-Style Pot Roast

    17 reviews

    Grampa was of German heritage and loved the old-world recipes his mother gave him. I made a few changes so...


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    39 Desserts Perfect for a Summer Picnic

    It's officially picnic season! And no summer spread is complete without a sweet treat at the end, so we've rounded...

    Cast-Iron Cherry-Berry Peach Pie

    I had an overabundant supply of cherries one year, so I adapted several recipes to use them up. I knew...


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    40 Snacks to Bring to the Pool

    Work up an appetite during your swim? Check out these yummy and easy pool snacks to keep you fueled all...


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    81 Fun Recipes to Make over Summer Vacation

    Ready or not, summer vacation is here. Make the most of it with these yummy kid-approved recipes.


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    49 Easy Party Food Ideas You’ll Make All the Time

    Keeping snacks on rotation makes for some happy guests, and we have all the party food ideas you'll need to...


    43 Picnic Recipes for Two

    Dig in to our best picnic food ideas for all those summer concerts in the park, lazy weekend picnics and...


    Spicy Peanut Butter and Pork Sandwich

    A little spicy, a little sweet, with just a hint of curry, this flavor combo is something you just have...

    Cast-Iron Apple Nutmeg Coffee Cake

    3 reviews

    I'm not a great baker, but I do love coffee. In an effort to practice my baking, I use up...


    Peanut Butter S’Mores Sandwich

    1 review

    Favorite flavors from s'mores come together in this tasty peanut butter sandwich—no campfire required. —James Schend, Dairy...


    Peanut Butter Pickle Sandwich

    1 review

    Crunchy, tangy, salty and sweet, this open-faced peanut butter pickle sandwich hits all your cravings. —James Schend, Taste of Home...


    Peanut Butter, Strawberry and Honey Sandwich

    Who needs jam when you have fresh strawberries? A drizzle of honey and a bit of mint make this sandwich...


    12 Outdoor Items We’re Buying at World Market This Month

    It's outdoor season! Here are 12 outdoor items we're buying at World Market this month to help us make the...


    65 Italian Potluck Recipes That Serve a Crowd

    It's a family-style potluck starring oodles of noodles, a bounty of bread, scores of sweets and all the Italian recipes...