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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    Ham & Mandarin Salad

    I created this salad at the request of all the men in our house. They asked for something tangy, sweet,...


    Raspberry Truffle Cake Pops

    Rich chocolate with a hint of raspberry liqueur—it doesn't get any better than this! —Taste of Home Food Styling Team


    Caramel Lollipops

    These pops offer a fun and unique way to enjoy the sweet, toasty flavor of homemade caramel. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee,...


    Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

    One night I goofed, accidentally using the balsamic butter I save for grilling chicken on my pound cake. What a...


    Cod with Hearty Tomato Sauce

    Cod in tomato sauce is a sweet, flavorful recipe that goes excellently with nutty grains and starches such as brown...


    Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern...


    Lemon Mushroom Orzo

    Sometimes I serve this side dish chilled and other times we enjoy it hot.
    It has a pleasant tinge...


    Company Green Salad

    I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix...

    Sesame Cilantro Shrimp

    On days when I don't feel like spending much time in the kitchen, I reach for shrimp. I can have...


    Mixed Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

    This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with...


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    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Spicy, flavorful and—best of all—easy to make. Buffalo chicken meatballs will be a hit at any party.


    Crab Appetizers

    These crab appetizers are simple to assemble and very flavorful.


    Mini Hawaiian Burgers

    These are excellent burgers for a backyard gathering! I came up with the dish while trying to find something new...


    Sloppy Joe Pockets

    Hand-held sloppy joe pockets are a fun dinner surprise for your kids. They're also a great game-day snack!


    Andouille Sausage Hash

    I threw this hash together last minute for a church brunch. Folks liked it so much they asked me for...


    Herbed Cheese Sticks

    We love the breadsticks we get hot from the oven at our local pizza parlor. Now I can serve that...


    Chicago-Style Beef Rolls

    I have fond memories of eating these big, messy sandwiches at a neighbor's house when I was growing up. Freeze...

    Bacon-Topped Mini Meat Loaves

    Here's all the savory deliciousness of Mom's meat loaf in a single-serving size! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Powerhouse Protein Parfaits

    Parfaits have marvelous taste and texture, but many are loaded with sugar and leave you peckish for more. Here’s my...


    Lane Cake

    >What’s the most sumptuous, indulgent cake you can bake for your guests? The answer is Lane Cake, a southern classic...


    Veggie Omelet with Goat Cheese

    My family eats a lot of vegetables so I'll set some aside at dinner to use in an omelet the...


    Hot Cocoa Souffle

    A friend invited me to go to a cooking demo at her church years ago, and one of the recipes...


    Black Forest Sandwich Cookies

    Speed up prep time for these sandwich cookies by using chocolate wafers from the cookie aisle. You can even make...

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream

    Our pumpkin cheesecake ice cream recipe proves that cool treats are just as good on chilly days as scorching-hot ones.


    Champagne Blood Shots

    There's no reason the adults can't get in on Halloween fun, too! You can make the simple syrup and chill...


    Cherry Mice

    Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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    Pumpkin Pie Shots

    Grown-up treats that feature canned pumpkin and butterscotch schnapps will lure guests back for more. The gelatin shots are made...


    “Boo” Berry Ghosts

    Ghoulish treats cause quite a fright, but these strawberry cakes are so yummy they won't haunt you for long! —Taste...


    Spider Nest Candies

    These creepy crawlies are much sweeter than they are scary. Kids love to help make the simple treats. —Taste of...