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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    Savory BLT Cheesecake

    Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...


    Strawberry Ice Cream Charlotte

    My family loves ice cream cake, so they were delighted when I first presented this dessert. It's light, delicious and...


    Pepperoni Pizza Soup

    Once upon a time, my husband and I owned a pizzeria and this dish was always popular on the menu....


    Brown Rice Chutney Salad

    A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire...


    Berry Mini Cheesecakes

    There's always room for some mini desserts! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Simple Turtle Cheesecake

    For an almost instant dessert, I spread homemade ganache and caramel sauce over premade cheesecake. It always makes busy holidays...


    Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake

    The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone...


    Hazelnut Macarons

    You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...

    Hearty Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

    Garlic and herb cream cheese adds subtle notes of flavor to this creamy, hearty soup. On a chilly day, it's...


    Simple Tomato Soup

    I created this recipe on a bad weather day. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup...


    Easy Lemon Berry Tartlets

    These fruity, flaky tartlets filled with raspberries and topped with lemon-tinged cream cheese are a sweet ending to any weeknight...


    Easy Pork Posole

    Looking for a meal in a bowl? Sit down to a Mexican classic full of cubed pork, sliced sausage, hominy...


    Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll

    Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...


    Spicy Touchdown Chili

    For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on...


    Fresh Corn & Potato Chowder

    This soup was one of my favorites as a child in upstate New York, and I still love it today....


    Satisfying Tomato Soup

    After craving tomato soup, I decided to make my own. My sister Joan likes it chunky-style, so she doesn't puree....


    Best Ever Chicken Fajita Chowder

    Warm up weeknights with bowls of this thick, cheesy soup that nicely captures the zippy flavors of the Southwest. —Beverly...


    Quicker Chicken and Dumplings

    Ready in just 30 minutes, this homey meal relies on convenience items and timesaving drop-style dumplings. It couldn’t be any...



    Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake

    My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...


    Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake

    I bake from scratch because I believe that love—and sweetened condensed milk—are the best ingredients. —Kathryn Work, Louisville, Kentucky

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    Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    I tasted a similar soup at Olive Garden and wanted to see if I could re-create it myself at home....


    Spicy Fresh Seafood Cioppino

    Using prepared pasta sauce makes this hearty and hot one-pot dinner a cinch. —Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington


    Inside-Out Veggie Dip

    Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices transform into these savory, bite-sized treats ideal for any gathering. —Judie Thurstenson, Colcord, Oklahoma


    Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon

    The golden color, smooth and creamy texture, and wonderful taste of this soup make it welcome on a chilly fall...


    30-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

    This quick and easy chicken noodle soup recipe is perfect for a cold, wintry day. It is my favorite thing...


    Easy Pasta Salad for a Crowd test

    Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead...