Holidays and Occasions

Recipe collections for every holiday season and special occasion.

Staff Picks

Red Pepper Miso Wings

Rating: 5 stars 1
Skip the cream cheese and pepper jelly appetizer and use the red pepper jelly for something new. These sticky, yet crispy chicken wings take full advantage of the red pepper jelly flavor. The result is a hot, sweet, savory sauce with a vibrant color. Add scallions and fresh basil for an impressive festive-looking dish that is just asking to be taken to a holiday potluck. 
By Karen Rankin

Chorizo and Caramelized Onion Stuffed Intestines

Rating: 4 stars 1
Take your Halloween party to the next level with Mexican sausage and onion stuffed "intestines". Store-bought pastry dough makes this masterpiece simple to make and contributes to the rich taste and flaky texture. A cranberry sauce adds sweetness to this salty, savory dish while contributing to the realness of its presentation. This appetizer is sure to be a memorable one!
By Rishon Hanners

Marinated Mozzarella Eyeballs

Rating: 5 stars 1
Serve a mad scientist-inspired, Jekyll and Hyde-themed appetizer for the ultimate spooky Halloween or horror snack. Your friends will not believe just how real these mozarella balls look and just how delicious they taste. With spices like garlic and red pepper and fresh Italian herbs, this ballin' recipe is packed with flavor that will keep your guests coming back for more.
By Julia Levy

Soft Gingerbread Cookies

What's the key to these six-ingredient soft gingerbread cookies? Spice cake mix.
By Corey Williams

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Rating: 3 stars 2
This powerful cranberry-apple sauce carries enough flavors to make it go far. Keep it traditional and serve with turkey, or think outside the box and use a dollop on this Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup. Although it's quick and easy to make, we'd suggest prepping it a few days in advance—this Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce only gets better with time.
By Paige Grandjean

Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Casserole

Rating: 4 stars 1
Unsure what to do with all of those Thanksgiving leftovers? While most people will have heard of putting them to work in a casserole, a breakfast casserole might be a new idea.

Everything Rugelach with Ricotta and Dill

Rating: 3 stars 1
Everybody's favorite Jewish cookie gets a savory makeover in this salty, crunchy treat. Perfect served as an appetizer or as a part of a special breakfast spread, this everything rugelach is the perfect marriage between flaky dough and classic everything bagel toppings. Eat them on their own, or smear on a thin layer of cream cheese and top with fresh lox and capers for a non-traditional snack.
By Sara Tane
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Inspiration and Ideas

27 Easy Fourth of July Side Dishes
As the grill heats up to char and sizzle classic Fourth of July mains, fill the picnic table with a plethora of summer side dishes to complete the celebratory cookout. Side dishes should be bright, easy-to-prepare, and complementary to just about anything that's slathered with barbeque sauce. These go-to sides will be winners at any backyard gathering you bring them to. 
29 Deliciously Easy Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides
Thanksgiving isn't complete without an array of veggie-based side dishes.