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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    Cheesy Sausage Dip

    The garlic really comes through in this crowd-pleasing cheese dip. It's one of our family's all-time favorites. I serve it...


    Lemon Angel Cake Roll

    "Every time I make this sunny cake roll, people comment on its fresh flavor and festive look," observes Diana Hardwick...


    Rosemary Garlic Shrimp

    Delicate shrimp take on fabulous flavor when simmered in a chicken broth mixed with garlic and ripe olives. —Taste of...


    Basil Vinegar

    Never made an herb vinegar? It's easy! Our Test Kitchen came up with a super simple recipe with just three...


    Chinese Five Spice

    This easy-to-make Chinese five-spice blend brings complex, balanced flavor to your dishes. It's perfect for roasting meats, enhancing stir-fries or...


    Asparagus in Puff Pastry

    This is one of my all-time favorite appetizers. Fast and easy, the golden bites are always a huge hit. I...


    Tomato Black Bean Salsa

    This fresh-tasting medley bursts with homegrown garden goodness, including tomatoes, red pepper and crunchy corn. "Serve this salsa in the...


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    Fresh Veggie Pizza

    We love veggie pizza, period! But especially because fresh vegetables are 10x better when they're served on a crescent roll...

    Angel Hair Pasta with Garden Vegetables

    "This family favorite is especially fun to make when the garden is full of fresh vegetables," reports Jun Barrus from...


    Berry Phyllo Tarts

    Lightly glazed fresh fruit nestled in delicate pastry creates a looks-like-you-fussed dessert. Shares TerryAnn Moore of Vineland, New Jersey. "One...


    Buttery Carrots ‘n’ Onions

    My mother served this attractive side dish for all her special dinners, so I've been eating carrots this way since...


    Cheese Ball Snack Mix

    "Folks love the zippy burst of flavor in every bite of this snack mix," notes Mary Detweiler of West Farmington,...


    Venison Meatballs

    "I learned to cook game while my husband was a forestry student," recalls Sheila Reed from Fredericton, New Brunswick. "We...


    Classic Creamy Coleslaw

    Classic Creamy Coleslaw was served with fried chicken for years at an auction near Martha Artyomenko's Beaver Bay, Minnesota home....


    Hot Turkey Sandwiches

    If you're looking for a deliciously different entree, try Hot Turkey Sandwiches suggested by Janice Bilek of Holland, Michigan. Her...


    No-Knead Knot Rolls

    My mom, Velma Perkins, loved to serve these light, golden rolls when I was growing up on our Iowa farm....


    Fire Truck Cookies

    I created these simple snacks as part of fire safety program at the school. The activities also included a visit...

    Spaghetti Mac

    "This hearty meal is my mother's creation and ranks among my kids' favorites," relates Linda Sawin of Sterling, Massachusetts. "I...


    Slow-Cooked Cabbage Rolls

    The slow cooker is the go-to solution when weeknights become so busy that finding time to eat dinner, let alone...


    Ham with Vegetables

    "There isn't a quicker complete meal than this one—it takes just minutes in the pressure cooker," confides Ernestine Beoughter of...


    Cinnamon Snaps

    Since I'm a longtime cinnamon fan, I decided to give traditional gingersnaps a different twist. My husband and son agree...


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    Swedish Cookies

    These Swedish cookies are shaped perfectly for nibbling on alongside coffee or tea. Grab a couple for a quick, sweet...


    Tomato Bread

    Easy to make and bursting with savory, herby flavor, this home-baked tomato bread will soon be a favorite in your...

    Creamy Vegetable Pasta Salad

    It's always fun to incorporate the vegetables we grow in our garden into different dishes. This salad not only gives...


    Mint Chocolate Cake

    My husband works for a mint farmer, so I'm always looking for recipes with mint in them. I received this...


    Lincoln Log Cake

    To celebrate Presidents' Day, try this treat from Mary Thomas of Hartford, Wisconsin. "My mother always made this cake roll...


    Frosted Peanut Butter Bars

    These sweet, chewy peanut butter bars are a great no-fuss treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. A...


    Pizza Carbonara

    Convenient refrigerated pizza crust is dressed up with a creamy Parmesan sauce and a topping of Monterey Jack cheese, bacon...


    Cranberry Fruit Relish

    Rich color, a perky texture and tongue-tingling flavor make this relish a feast for the eyes and the taste buds....