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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    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


    Wild Blueberry Muffins

    12 reviews

    Nothing is better than a warm blueberry muffin in the morning, and these muffins are the best I have ever...


    Bourbon Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs

    4 reviews

    At our house, it doesn’t get any better than deviled eggs with bacon—bourbon candied bacon, that is. See if you...


    Apple-Cranberry Stuffing

    1 review

    I leave out the giblets my mom used in her stuffing and bump up the fruit and wild rice instead....


    Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake

    2 reviews

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

    Hearty Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

    17 reviews

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


    Swirl Cinnamon Bread

    13 reviews

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


    Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

    12 reviews

    With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...


    Spicy Touchdown Chili

    37 reviews

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


    TLC (Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole)

    5 reviews

    Turkey, stuffing and veggie leftovers come together into a fabulous casserole. There’s comfort in every bite. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania


    Buttery Lemon Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    My grandson approves of these lemony sandwich cookies made with crackers and prepared frosting. Decorate them with whatever sprinkles you'd...

    Best Ever Chicken Fajita Chowder

    24 reviews

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


    Five-Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Dip

    10 reviews

    Whenever I go to an event, I'm always asked to bring this hot dip. Five types of cheese make it...


    Boston Baked Beans

    10 reviews

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...


    Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake Pie

    3 reviews

    I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I changed it up by adding a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it...


    The Best Eggplant Parmesan

    25 reviews

    I love eggplant and have many recipes that include it, but this one is my favorites. The cheeses and seasonings...


    New Orleans-Style Scalloped Corn

    5 reviews

    This colorful casserole is very popular among family gatherings in many New Orleans homes. I started making it years ago,...