Holidays and Events Recipes

Celebrate with top-rated holiday cookies, appetizers, and desserts. Find the right recipe for any holiday.

Staff Picks

Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa)

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Fresh fruit waters, or Aguas de Frutas, made with crushed or blended fruit are a common and popular drink all over Mexico. This recipe is extremely flavorful and refreshing, especially when fresh strawberries are in season.
By Olivia

Juicy Lucy Burgers

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A favorite of Minnesotans! The famous Juicy Lucy! Mmmm. So good. You MUST use American cheese on this to achieve the juiciness in the middle! I like sauteed mushrooms and onions on mine!
By Cooking Mama

Scrumptious Frosted Fudgy Brownies

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MMMMMMM, I can never eat just one of these melt-in-your-mouth brownies, they are so rich and chocolaty.
By Celeste

Boston Baked Beans

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A wonderful old-fashioned baked bean flavor. This recipe has served by family for 29 years and originally came from my mother-in-law. It tastes great served with fresh cornbread or biscuits and honey. Although you need to allow time for soaking and simmering the beans, this recipe is still quite easy.
By AJRHODES3

Grilled Corn on the Cob

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This is an easy method for grilling corn on the cob. The corn will be very tasty and tender.
By SUETEITSMA

Spinach Watermelon-Mint Salad

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A great summer salad with a fresh minty taste that everyone will love!
By TAMMTEXAS

Funnel Cakes II

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These are Pennsylvania Dutch cakes. The batter is poured through a funnel into cooking oil and fried, then sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
By Sally

Indian Summer Raspberry Peach Sangria

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Love at first sip!
By Robert Farabaugh

Summer is Here Triple Berry Peach Pie

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The best part of summer is the fresh, juicy fruit available in grocery stores or farmers' markets. This pie is my own creation after visiting the market and seeing beautiful berries and peaches for sale. After experimenting with different fruits and sugar levels, I have put together a fresh berry and peach pie that just screams 'summer is here!'
By krista v.

Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

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This is a great recipe that I found in my Grandma's recipe book. Judging from the weathered look of this recipe card, this was a family favorite.
By dakota kelly

Banana Banana Bread

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Why compromise the banana flavor? This banana bread is moist and delicious with loads of banana flavor! Friends and family love my recipe and say it's by far the best! It's wonderful toasted!! Enjoy!
By Shelley Albeluhn

Best Brownies

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These brownies always turn out!
By Angie

Inspiration and Ideas

15 Recipes For A Perfect Labor Day Cookout

15 Recipes For A Perfect Labor Day Cookout

You'll love gathering outdoors with your family to enjoy these 15 boldly flavored and ultra-seasonal recipes for your Labor Day cookout.
15 Labor Day Cocktails and Mocktails to Toast the End of Summer

15 Labor Day Cocktails and Mocktails to Toast the End of Summer

The Best Cookies to Bake for Labor Day

The Best Cookies to Bake for Labor Day

Labor Day Cupcakes for Your Cookout

Labor Day Cupcakes for Your Cookout

Over-The-Top State Fair Food You Can Make at Home

Over-The-Top State Fair Food You Can Make at Home

Avon's End of Summer Sunday Morning Peach Coffee Cake

Avon's End of Summer Sunday Morning Peach Coffee Cake

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

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This tangy, creamy dip tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings. It's best served hot with crackers and celery sticks. Everyone loves the results!

More Holidays and Events Recipes

Taco Seasoning I

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Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want.
By BILL ECHOLS

Guacamole

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You can make this avocado salad smooth or chunky depending on your tastes.
By Bob Cody

Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing

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After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.
By xoshadyxo

Easy Sugar Cookies

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Quick and easy sugar cookies! They are really good, plain or with candies in them. My friend uses chocolate mints on top, and they're great!
By Stephanie

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

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Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
By swedishmilk

The Real Mojito

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This is an authentic recipe for mojito. I sized the recipe for one serving, but you can adjust it accordingly and make a pitcher full. It's a very refreshing drink for hot summer days. Be careful when drinking it, however. If you make a pitcher you might be tempted to drink the whole thing yourself, and you just might find yourself talking Spanish in no time! Tonic water can be substituted instead of the soda water but the taste is different and somewhat bitter.
By Brandy

The Best Meatballs

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I never knew how to make good meatballs until I found this recipe. I normally make mine with just ground beef and they still taste great. I've used the combination of pork, beef and veal and they are equally good. Definitely use fresh bread crumbs and freshly grate your cheese instead of using the canned variety...it really does make a difference.
By Geanine

Basic Crepes

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Here is a simple but delicious crepe batter which can be made in minutes. It's made from ingredients that everyone has on hand.
By JENNYC819

Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

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Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.
By cmccreight

Basic Mashed Potatoes

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If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious.
By Esmee Williams

Microwave Corn on the Cob

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This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the year!
By Cheri Weiner

Quick and Easy Pizza Crust

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This is a great recipe when you don't want to wait for the dough to rise. You just mix it and allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then it's ready to go!! It yields a soft, chewy crust. For a real treat, I recommend you use bread flour and bake it on a pizza stone, but all-purpose flour works well too. Enjoy!
By CHEF RIDER

Juicy Roasted Chicken

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My grandmother's recipe for roasted chicken. We are German and she used to do it this way all the time. I never have had a chicken this juicy before; this little trick works and makes the people eating it go silent. It's funny. We nibble on the celery after.
By ROBINROCKINGBIRD

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

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You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.
By Diana Swenson-Siegel

Balsamic Bruschetta

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Simple appetizer - the balsamic vinegar gives it a little kick. Best if the mixture has 1 or 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.
By Kathy Bias

Easy Pancakes

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This recipe doesn't require much thought early in the morning, and tastes great!
By Sharon Holt

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

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Better than the typical poppers.
By videogator

Buttery Garlic Green Beans

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Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.
By LookWhatsCooking

Spaghetti Pizza I

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This is a recipe from my children's preschool. The children love it!
By Kathy

One Bowl Chocolate Cake III

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This is a rich and moist chocolate cake. It only takes a few minutes to prepare the batter. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
By shirleyo

Peach Pie the Old Fashioned Two Crust Way

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This is a simple, quick, old fashioned, baked, two crust peach pie made with fresh peaches and simple ingredients. It's great during summer peach season.
By BERNIERONE

Classic Macaroni Salad

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This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.
By Graden

Apple Crisp II

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A simple dessert that's great served with ice cream.
By Diane Kester

Golden Sweet Cornbread

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If you like sweet cornbread, this is the recipe for you! My mom made this for me as a child, and now it's my family's favorite.
By bluegirl
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