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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    Creamy Holiday Eggnog

    For a nice, rich and creamy treat, try this eggnog recipe. You can serve it plain or add rum for...


    Cherry Cranberry Sauce

    My mother-in-law makes this super-easy sauce every Thanksgiving. Cherries give tart cranberries a slightly sweet flavor. I serve it alongside...


    Beef Macaroni Skillet

    This stovetop favorite is tasty and stick-to-your-ribs. It's easy to prepare—perfect after a long day at work. —Carmen Edwards, Midland,...


    German Chocolate Cookies

    Chewy German chocolate cookies are named for a baker rather than a country, and if you love German chocolate cake...


    Aloha Brittle

    A vacation to Hawaii inspired me to create this mouthwatering brittle. Coconuts, macadamia nuts and pecans make my tropical-tasting recipe...


    Flavored Oyster Crackers

    These jazzed-up oyster crackers created by our Test Kitchen have such great flavor, we bet you’ll have trouble not eating...


    Bavarian Mint Fudge

    My sister-in-law sent this mint chocolate fudge to us one Christmas, and it's been a traditional holiday treat in our...


    Peach Cobbler Coffee Cake

    “Absolutely delicious,” is how our Taste Testers described this comforting coffee cake that features peaches and a delectable frosting. Serve...

    Minty Meringue Drops

    These pretty mint green drops are dotted with chocolate chips. My kids don't consider it the Christmas season until I...


    Round Steak Italiano

    My mom used to make this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The
    gravy is especially dense and...


    Broccoli Cheese Tortellini

    “When we lived in Seattle, my favorite restaurant served a wonderful dish I ordered every time I ate there. When...


    Nut Fudge

    Some 17 years ago, when I was dating the man who is now my husband, his mother gave me this...


    Macaroni Scramble

    This quick-and-easy dinner from Patty Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania has all the pasta, cheese, meat and sweet tomato sauce that...


    Soft Vegetable Tacos

    This easy vegetarian tacos feature corn and black beans. They're easy and fast, and the heat can be adjusted depending...


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    Chocolate Billionaires

    Crunchy, chewy and covered in chocolate—this chocolate billionaires candy is the ultimate sweet treat. It combines caramel, pecans and crispy...


    Cherry-Pecan Icebox Cookies

    During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to...


    Peppermint Biscotti

    Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, these flavorful biscotti are a favorite. They are among the...

    Chewy Almond Nougat

    We've been making this nougat recipe for years. It continues to be a tradition for when the kids and grandkids...


    Fudgy Mint Cookies

    Chocolate lovers will get a double dose when they bite into this cakelike cookie. The cookies are especially popular served...


    Grandma’s Star Cookies

    My husband's grandma would make these butter cutouts only with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...


    Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

    With just 30 minutes of prep time, you'll have two dozen super-cute mini pineapple upside-down cakes before you know it!


    Celebration Cranberry Cake

    After I've served this cake, guests never leave my house without requesting the recipe. The sweetness of the butter cream...


    Partridge in a Pear Tree Pie

    Delight guests and have a partridge in a pear tree make an appearance on your holiday table! The crimson cranberry...

    Best Beef Fajitas

    My sister, Laurie, served these yummy fajitas on a hot summer night, Linere Silloway explains from East Charleston, Vermont. They’re...


    Ginger-Orange Pork Tenderloin

    A fast-to-fix mix marinates grilled pork tenderloin in this simple yet special entree from Lynn Roth of Ypsilanti, Michigan.


    Sausage-Stuffed Shells

    I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...


    Almond Cookies

    Quick and easy to make yet quite appealing on the plate, these almond cookies are a great sweet treat for...


    Citrus Vinaigrette

    Bright, sweet and a little bit tangy, citrus vinaigrette is an excellent choice for salads of all stripes.


    Pork Goulash

    With sauerkraut, potatoes and dill, this pork goulash has a traditional Hungarian flavor—ideal for a cold, blustery evening.