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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    Crepe Quiche Cups

    When it comes to trying new recipes, I'm always up for the challenge, and crepe cups have turned out to...


    Cheddar Bread Twists

    These quick-to-fix bread sticks are light and flaky, with a little crunch. Serve the cheesy twists as a side dish...


    Christmas Almond Toffee

    After trying a coworker’s fabulous toffee, I had to have the recipe! It’s now a regular on my Christmas cookie...


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    Layered Pumpkin Dessert

    Pretty layers of cheesecake and pumpkin star in this prize-winning torte. Not too heavy, it's especially nice with a big...


    Caramel Praline-Topped Cheesecake

    This cheesecake is a showstopper with its pretty wafer crust, creamy center and the ooey-gooey carmel-pecan topping cascading down the...


    Green Chile Egg Casserole

    Green chile breakfast casserole has everything you want in a breakfast egg bake: flavorful chiles, fluffy cottage cheese and gooey...


    Holiday Spritz

    I tried substituting rum extract for vanilla in a classic Christmas recipe, and the end result was a cookie that...


    Simple Stollen

    "When it comes to seasonal sweets, this easy Christmas stollen is a recipe I know I can count on," notes...

    Flaky Creme-Filled Cookies

    The light, incredibly flaky base of these delightful sandwich cookies is an easy-to-make form of French puff pastry. Mix and...


    Italian Sausage Egg Bake

    This hearty entree warms up any breakfast or brunch menu with its herb-seasoned flavor. —Darlene Markham, Rochester, New York


    Beefy Dog Treats

    These healthy, meat-flavored biscuits make perfect “pet” gifts. Don’t forget to leave a few for Santa’s reindeer, too!—Lori Kimble, Mascoutah,...


    Cherry Rhubarb Jam

    This tangy sweet spread is "jam-packed" with lots of cherry flavor, plus a hint of rhubarb. My mother gives jars...


    Chicken ‘n’ Dressing Casserole

    This casserole is a real favorite in our area and in my family, too. It’s a great way to use...


    Maple Mousse

    I love to make this dessert with maple syrup produced in our area. For a change from heavier cakes and...


    Walnut Zucchini Muffins

    Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...


    Chocolate Cherry Fudge

    This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


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    Magic Cookie Bars

    Whether you call them magic cookie bars, seven-layer bars or Hello Dolly bars, we know that this super simple dessert...

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    Watermelon Candy

    Who knew making hard candy could be so easy? This old-fashioned watermelon candy recipe requires only a few ingredients and...


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    Easy Apple Cake

    Break out this easy apple cake recipe the next time you’re craving a no-fuss fall dessert. With tart apples, warm...


    Makeover Chicken ‘n’ Broccoli Braid

    A beautiful chicken and pastry braid delivers both on taste and presentation. It's rich, creamy, full of chicken and veggies,...


    Maple Candied Sweet Potatoes

    A traditional sweet potato bake like this one from our Test Kitchen never goes out of style. It's perfect when...


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    Candied Walnuts

    Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple recipe that’s prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown...


    Crispy Potato Cubes

    “My mother used to serve these savory herb potatoes when I was growing up, and she included the recipe in...

    Crumb-Topped Cherry Pie

    “This pie was my dad’s favorite and one my mom made frequently for Sunday dinner,” recalls Sandy Jenkins from Elkhorn,...


    Pecan Chocolate Waffles

    If you like waffles and chocolate, this recipe is for you. These tender but crunchy waffles are great for breakfast,...


    Chocolate Cherry Cookies

    When you want chocolate and tangy cherries, make these chocolate cherry chunk cookies. A thick cookie base studded with rich...


    Mocha Pudding Cakes

    These mouthwatering mini cakes make the perfect treat for a twosome. My mom used to make these when I was...


    Orange Pecan Bread

    My husband loves this bread. Whenever I ask him to suggest a nice tea bread, he says, "What about that...


    Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

    These fall-off-the-bone tender wings have just the right amount of heat, and the cool blue cheese dressing makes the perfect...