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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    Spinach Rice Salad

    Here's a salad that goes well with many menus. It has a hint of Asian flavor, with spinach and green...


    Fantastic Chicken Fajitas

    Fajitas are my favorite dish when I'm at a Mexican restaurant, so I decided to try making them at home....


    Sweet-Sour Beef

    I like to serve this sweet and sour dish over pasta shells and then garnish each serving with fresh chives....


    Pennsylvania Pot Roast

    This heartwarming one-dish meal is adapted from a Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. I start the pot roast cooking before I leave...


    Blue-Ribbon Beef Nachos

    Chili powder and convenient jarred salsa season a zesty mixture of ground beef and refried beans that's sprinkled with green...


    Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken

    You won't have to pack a lot of supplies to stir up the easy marinade shared by Dorothy Smith of...


    Hearty Eight-Layer Salad

    I'm a 77-year-old great-grandmother and have been making this satisfying salad for years. It's my most requested recipe for family...


    Vegetable Seasoning Mix

    "My husband wouldn't eat green beans until I seasoned them with this simple blend," writes Susan Johnson of Arlington, Texas....

    Oat Snack Mix

    "Kids of all ages seem to enjoy the creative combination of ingredients in this not-so-sweet mix," says Patti Brandt of...


    Chocolate Cobbler

    Pudding-like on the bottom, with a spongy cake layer on top, this chocolate cobbler is similar to lava cake and...


    Chewy Surprise Cookies

    "With four daughters, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, I've baked lots of cookies," notes Lavon Timken of Cimmaron, Kansas. "This...


    Maple Cream Bonbons

    "My family always smiles when I fix these chocolates," writes Ginny Truwe of Mankato, Minnesota. "They recall the winter when...


    Spudnut Doughnuts

    These spudnut donuts have been a popular recipe in the United States since the 1940s. Make them as directed or...


    Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches

    At the Victorian-theme bridal shower I hosted, I spread this dressed-up chicken salad on bread triangles. It's also appealing served...


    Pecan Crescent Cookies

    Rich, buttery and absolutely irresistible, these old-fashioned nut cookies were one of Mom's specialties. Any meal was a memorable event...


    Refrigerator Cucumber Slices

    My family can never get enough of these sweet cucumber slices in the summer. They're crunchy, delicious and simple to...


    Sausage Bean Burritos

    Like my mother and grandmother, I'm a frugal cook. I purchase meats in bulk, including sausage. This is one creative...

    Wontons with Sweet-Sour Sauce

    This super-simple finger food makes an awesome appetizer and is perfect for potlucks. I serve these crispy pork rolls with...


    Fruit-Pecan Pork Roast

    This spectacular roast was a huge hit with members of the cooking club I belong to. The sweet, tangy fruit...


    Pork Veggie Stir-Fry

    Even kids find this colorful combo of vegetables, pork strips, seasonings and peanuts very appealing. Serve it over rice for...


    No-Guilt Brownies

    Yes, you can watch your diet and enjoy treats, too! These healthy brownies are the perfect cure for a serious...


    Pecan Brownies

    Indulge in the rich, complex flavors of these chewy, gooey pecan brownies, where rich chocolate meets caramel-tinged pecans in a...


    Mint Brownie Cupcakes

    "Are they a brownie or are they a cupcake?" There's no wrong answer to this question, I tell my first-grade...

    Glazed Chocolate Chip Brownies

    Shortly after we married, my husband asked if I would bake up a pan of brownies for him to take...


    Coconut Pecan Blondies

    Here's a classic white chocolate brownie that I've entered in the state fair and frequently made for the men I...


    Grilled Pork and Poblano Peppers

    My husband and I entertain a lot in summer, and this has quickly become the most-requested dish. I usually serve...


    Baked Onion Dip

    Some people like this cheesy dip so much that they can't tear themselves away from the appetizer table to eat...


    Yeast Pancakes

    These tender and golden pancakes from Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas are a little thicker than traditional versions, so...


    Lime Chiffon Dessert

    "This make-ahead recipe was given to me by an aunt many years ago," writes Joyce Key. "Her recipe called for...