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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    Cranberry Torte

    "Besides being eye-catching and delicious, this treat is conveniently made ahead and frozen," says field editor Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs,...


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    Grilled Salmon Fillet

    Grilling salmon is a fantastic way to enjoy this rich, buttery fish—and our recipe makes it incredibly easy. In just...


    Meat Fondue

    Fun to cook and tasty thanks to a pair of homemade sauces, this beef fondue recipe is one you'll come...


    Seasoned Snack Mix

    "You'll never miss the oil or nuts in this crispy well-seasoned party mix," assures field editor Flo Burtnett of Gage,...


    Garden Vegetable Spread

    For a tempting dip or spread, try this fresh-tasting version suggested by field editor Jan Woodall of Indianapolis, IN. "It's...


    Veggie Party Pizza

    "I originally made this yummy veggie pizza to share with a friend who was watching her cholesterol," says Laura Kadlec...


    Rhubarb Strawberry Coffee Cake

    We have a rhubarb patch, so I'm always looking for recipes featuring this "fruit". I've served this coffee cake to...


    Western Omelet Sandwich

    I created this recipe for my 15-year-old son, who has a ravenous appetite. He couldn't believe I was able to...

    Hickory Nut Pie

    My father use to make this pie when I was younger. I would go out in the woods looking for...


    Almond Danish Coffee Cake

    Filled with almond paste, sugar and butter, this pastry will melt in your mouth. It's a must for me to...


    Confetti Bean Soup Mix

    With its colorful variety of beans and delicious flavor, this soup is tempting. I like to give it to friends...


    Snowflake Pudding

    Flakes of coconut give my pudding it's snow-like texture— and plenty of taste besides! The crimson currant-raspberry sauce is delicious...


    Coffee Cream Pie

    I created this sweet coffee-flavored recipe as an entry for our state fair, adding the toffee topping to "dress it...


    Orange-Sugared Pecans

    I regularly cook up these candied pecans for Christmas gift-giving and family munching. The citrusy-sweet flavor is different and delicious....


    Sugarplums

    When our kids read about sugarplums in a holiday tale, they were intrigued ... and I was too. I figured...


    Speedy Oven Fudge

    This rich fudge is a holiday favorite for me and my family. The recipe yields plenty of old-fashioned flavor with...


    Chocolate Caramel Wafers

    To keep my holiday cooking quick, I've come to rely on fast recipes like this one. The crunchy-chewy tidbits are...

    Chocolate Toffee Crunchies

    From the buttery crust to the golden toffee, melted chocolate and chopped pecans, these bars are filled with Noel flavor....


    Almond Crescent Cookies

    To me, it isn't Christmas until my kitchen is filled with these almond crescent cookies baking by the dozens. My...


    Chocolate Fruit N Nut Cookies

    Filled with fruit, nuts, chocolate and loads of flavor, these traditional Italian treats hit the spot. We enjoy them at...


    Cardamom Almond Biscotti

    These crunchy slices are requested often during the holidays, particularly by my husband. He likes to dunk them in coffee.


    Spumoni Slices

    My sweet rectangles get their name from the old-fashioned tri-colored ice cream. Our whole family prefers them. —Mary Chupp, Chattanooga,...


    Raspberry Bars with Coconut

    These raspberry bars with coconut taste like summer, but you can make them at any time. They use preserves instead...

    Perfect Scalloped Oysters

    This restaurant classic is an attainable luxury that can easily elevate any meal.


    Swedish Fruit Soup

    Our children expect me to make this sweet soup for the holidays. It's a delicious dessert served with pound cake...


    Herbed Rib Roast

    The aromatic mixture of herbs and garlic turns this tender roast into a real treat. Our children and grandchildren look...


    Savory Wild Rice Casserole

    Seasoned with sage and tasty pork sausage, this filling rice casserole is a hearty accompaniment to roast turkey, chicken or...


    Mashed Potato Stuffing

    It wouldn't be Christmas in our family without this satisfying stuffing made from potatoes. My mother-in-law shared the recipe years...


    Pineapple Cranberry Punch

    Combining refreshing pineapple flavor with the zing of cranberry juice is how I created an easy-to-fix sipper to take to...