Holidays Recipes

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond this year with our easy party ideas and holiday recipes that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    Vanilla White Chocolate Mousse

    I needed a quick dessert for my daughter's bridal shower, and a co-worker gave me this vanilla mousse recipe. It's so pretty with almonds and raspberries on top. —Marina Castle, Canyon Country, California

    Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup)

    I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any...


    Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti

    I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...


    Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies

    I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends....


    How to Get a Grillo’s Pickle Bouquet for Valentine’s Day

    The Grillo's pickle bouquet sells out before Valentine's Day, so plan ahead!

    Hearty Baked Potato Soup

    I got this recipe from my aunt, a terrific cook. Full of bacon, cheese and chives, the soup tastes just...


    Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes

    Take some time to linger over this decadent dessert. There is nothing better than a gooey chocolate cake with a...


    Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup

    This outstanding soup will be popular with the whole family. Though it feels special, it's actually quick to make. I...


    Chai Snickerdoodles

    When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...


    Garlicky Herbed Shrimp

    I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook ’em in butter and what could be better? —Dave Levin, Van Nuys,...


    Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach

    I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...


    Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

    I think mushrooms often get used only to add flavor, but I think they are delicious enough to be the...


    Cheddar Seafood Chowder

    Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra special. It’s packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon...

    Traditional New England Clam Chowder

    I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands...


    Spring Pea Soup

    Truly a soup for the pea lover, this recipe originated with an idea in an old cookbook about eating better...


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    Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

    Plan ahead to marinate chicken overnight for wonderful flavor. Leftovers of this teriyaki grilled chicken breast are fabulous the next...


    Elegant Seafood Bisque

    Creamy bisque is elegant enough for sit-down dinners yet hearty enough for casual gatherings.—Mike Payne, Hixson, Tennessee


    Quick Golden Squash Soup

    This delectable soup feels like fall! Its golden color and rich, satisfying flavor have made it a favorite of mine—which...


    Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

    Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make...


    Glazed Chocolate Angel Food Cake

    A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3g of...


    Cheesy Cream of Asparagus Soup

    Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety,...


    Sausage-Stuffed Shells

    I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...

    Squash Ribbons

    Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash...


    Chocolate Heart Cookies

    For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit...


    Spicy Seafood Bisque

    This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...



    Seafood Bisque

    We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...


    Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

    This tender pork is seasoned with a wonderful herb and lemon rub I created. Even my husband, who is a...