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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    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their...


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...


    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...


    Chocolate Oat Bars

    These chocolate oat bars are one of my favorite go-to snacks. I love that I usually have all the items...


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    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars

    Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead layered dessert, adorable in individual Mason jars, will disappear...


    Pretzel and Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

    I love the combination of salty, sweet, and chocolate. These cookies hit all those beautiful notes and come together in...


    Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

    The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people...

    Decadent Spinach-Stuffed Shells

    This comforting dish can easily be assembled and frozen to bake at a later date. If you have any leftover...


    Italian Beef Vegetable Soup

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


    Steakhouse Soup

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


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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...


    Beef Taco Chili

    This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....


    Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

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


    Rich Seafood Chowder

    This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish....


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    Chocolate Comfort Cake

    This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...


    Butter Pound Cake

    Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...

    Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies

    My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...


    Easy Tortellini Spinach Soup

    This is the easiest soup you will ever make—believe me! I always keep the ingredients on hand, so if I'm...


    Frosted Chocolate Cake

    This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...


    Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

    For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one
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    Chocolate Malt Cheesecake

    My mother-in-law loved chocolate malts and cheesecakes, too. Can you guess who passed this recipe on to me? Sometimes, I...


    Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup

    This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want...

    Curried Shrimp Pasta

    his light and spicy shrimp dish comes together easily. My favorite pasta to use is capellini, but angel hair works...


    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...


    Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup

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    Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look...


    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...


    Chicken & Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

    This go-to weeknight recipe is one I tweaked over and over till it was just right. It has morphed from...


    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...