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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    Chicken Escarole Soup with Meatballs

    This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It...


    Cabbage Soup

    My husband was never too fond of cabbage—until the first time he tried this cabbage soup recipe from my aunt....


    Chewy Caramel-Coated Popcorn

    When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and...


    Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

    The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...


    Creamy Butternut Squash & Sage Soup

    I recently started experimenting with new soup recipes, and finally created a rich squash version that omits heavy cream altogether,...


    Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

    The taste of a good bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat until you try this cheeseburger chowder! It's hearty, convenient...


    Asparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche

    A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending...


    Italian Shredded Pork Stew

    Need a warm meal for a chilly night? Throw together this slow-cooked stew that’s brightened with fresh sweet potatoes, kale...

    Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake

    When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...


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    Brownie Torte

    My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...


    Pureed Butternut Squash Soup

    For several years, we've been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut...


    Big Batch Cheeseburger Soup

    When my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for cheeseburger soup, I changed it a little to make it my own....


    Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

    You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe. I used four varieties! The wild rice...


    Cold-Day Chicken Noodle Soup

    When I was sick, my mom would make me this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It was soothing when I had...


    Dutch Apple Pie Tartlets

    These adorable mini apple pie pastries make a delightful addition to a dessert buffet or snack tray. The recipe calls...


    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...