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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    Peppermint Cake Rolls

    With angel food cake, fudge sauce and peppermints, this cake roll is easy and pretty. —Suellen Calhoun, Des Moines, Iowa


    Mushroom and Bacon Cheesecake

    My clan loves anything with cream cheese, so I knew this savory cheesecake appetizer would go down as an all-time...


    Berry Breakfast Parfaits

    Expecting brunch company but short on time? Parfaits are the perfect solution. Feel free to mix and match with whatever...


    Spinach Hash Brown Frittata

    I love this recipe for its ease! Make it the night before, cover with plastic and pop it in the...


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    Brisket Tacos

    Brisket tacos are perfect for tailgates, family get-togethers and potlucks. Use a slow cooker to make tender beef brisket. Then,...


    Festive Nut Cake

    With almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts, this spiced cake is loaded with crunchy nuts. It's the perfect ending to a...


    Orange-Ancho Spiced Nuts

    Get ready for a flavor adventure. These nuts offer a tasty combination of orange, ancho chili pepper and chocolate. The...


    Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

    A wedge salad gets the creamy treatment when topped with blue cheese dressing. Keep the dressing as a topper, or...

    Special Occasion Beef Bourguignon

    I've found many rich and satisfying variations for boeuf bourguignon, including an intriguing peasant version that used beef cheeks for...


    Acorn Treats

    You only need three ingredients to make these super simple acorn cookies! —Jane Stasik, Greendale, Wisconsin


    Fiesta-Twisted Brunswick Stew

    Traditionally made with game meat, this updated Brunswick stew, using spicy sausage, is a modern mom’s best friend. —Donna Marie...


    Sage & Prosciutto Pinwheels

    I love, love, love to make appetizers and I especially like this recipe because I can make the rolls ahead,...


    Toffee Candy

    This crunchy toffee is covered with milk chocolate and topped off with a generous sprinkling of pecans.—Janice Cranor, Bartlesville, Oklahoma


    Wilted Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash

    Make quick work of peeling butternut squash. First, prick it with a fork and give it 45 seconds in the...


    Tangerine-Glazed Turkey

    A technique passed down from generations—drenching cheesecloth in melted butter and oil, then draping the cloth over the turkey before...


    Cranberry Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce

    To make light and airy gnocchi, work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible. You'll be pleased with...


    Raspberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

    Coffee and cake are like a wink and a smile. You’ll take one without the other, but given a choice,...

    Leeks au Gratin

    Leeks are too delicious to stand only as an enhancement. Here, they're the star of a side dish, with a...


    Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts

    I grew up near Idaho, which is famous for spudnuts, a doughnut made from mashed potatoes. I reworked a recipe...


    Creole-Spiced Shrimp Po’Boys

    My father is Cajun, and I grew up eating Cajun food. This easy recipe makes me think of happy childhood...


    Silky Chocolate Pie

    Chocolate makes the world go round! We have a family that loves chocolate pies, and this version with a splash...


    Chili Baked Brie

    Chili and garlic powder shine in this cheesy loaf that’s best right out of the oven. It’s always a favorite...


    Swirl Cinnamon Bread

    If you like cinnamon, you’ll love this quick bread! It’s crusty on top, soft and moist inside. Make extra loaves...

    Spaghetti Squash & Sausage Easy Meal

    My son’s favorite dish uses homegrown spaghetti squash, kielbasa, and pico de gallo or salsa. —Pam Mascarenas, Taylorsville, Utah


    Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower Gratin

    I combined two of my favorite vegetables in this creamy gratin to create a family-friendly dish that fits right into...


    Moist Carrot Cupcakes

    If your kids think they don’t like carrots, just wait until these cinnamon-scented, lightly frosted little cakes hit the table....


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    Ham & Veggie Casserole

    I’ve paired ham with broccoli and cauliflower for years. To complete this casserole dinner, I pass around some dinner rolls....


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    Fresh Pumpkin Pie

    Pumpkin pie starts with a can, right? Not so fast! Learn how to make a pumpkin pie from scratch.


    Caramel Apple Cake Pops

    For a perfect fall treat, mix spice cake and apples with frosting to form cake balls. Then dip them in...