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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    Chai Snickerdoodles

    5 reviews

    When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...


    Sausage and Kale Soup

    34 reviews

    This is my family’s absolute favorite soup, and I can have it on the table in less than 45 minutes....


    Tiger Butter Bark Candy

    4 reviews

    Fans of tiger butter fudge will revel in this version that's very similar to bark candy. The chocolate swirls are...


    Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Enjoy this holiday dessert without worrying about calories. Plus it is so luscious that no one will guess that it...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats

    33 reviews

    Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...


    Purple-Ribbon Pumpkin Cake

    19 reviews

    I belong to a Christmas village collectors' club and we all bring a potluck dish to our monthy meetings. The...


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    Mixed Berry French Toast Bake

    21 reviews

    I just love this recipe! It's perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company. It’s scrumptious and so easy to...


    Pearl Onion Broccoli Bake

    10 reviews

    With its creamy white cheese sauce and buttery crumb topping, this dish is great comfort food. If you’re looking for...

    Frosted Gingerbread Nut Cookies

    1 review

    I received the recipe for these soft ginger cookies from a dear friend who has since passed away. A comforting...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    10 reviews

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Buffet Meatballs

    31 reviews

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Harvest Apple Cider

    2 reviews

    I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland


    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    84 reviews

    This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


    Rhubarb-Filled Cookies

    10 reviews

    I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling...


    Butterscotch Apple Cake

    14 reviews

    "My family often requests this easy old-fashioned cake for get-togethers—especially in the fall," writes Beth Struble from Bryan, Ohio.


    Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

    6 reviews

    I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...


    Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    2 reviews

    When you don't have time to bake a real cheesecake, reach for this easy recipe. An almond-flavored dough serves as...

    Spinach Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    Spinach adds unexpected color and flavor to this tasty variation on deviled eggs. They're easy to make and are an...


    Banana Crepes

    10 reviews

    I like to serve this impressive treat at parties. The pleasant banana-orange flavor makes it wonderful for dinner or brunch....


    Savory Beef Sandwiches

    14 reviews

    Before heading to work in the morning, I'll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it's all ready to...


    Cherry Danish

    5 reviews

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...


    Hearty Italian Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's...


    Buttermilk Cranberry Muffins

    5 reviews

    I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like...

    Cathedral Cookies

    9 reviews

    Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light...


    Pumpkin Sloppy Joes

    9 reviews

    When my oldest granddaughter gave me eight of the 50 pumpkins she grew in her backyard, I didn't know how...


    Sacher Torte Cookies

    6 reviews

    This cookie recipe will be a hit whether you are making it for your family or for a potluck. Apricot...


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    Country Potato Pancakes

    16 reviews

    These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main...


    Dilly Turkey Melt

    8 reviews

    This is a hearty grilled sandwich with a distinctive and delicious combination of ingredients. The pickle slices add a bit...


    Fruitcake Cookies

    6 reviews

    These old-fashioned goodies are fun, colorful and chewy without being sticky. —Dorcas Wright, Guelph, Ontario