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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    The Best Artificial Christmas Trees in 2024 [Tested and Reviewed]

    Searching for the best artificial Christmas trees to put up in your home? We researched and tested the top picks for flocked, slim and full options.

    The Best Balsam Hill Christmas Trees

    Are top-of-the-line Balsam Hill trees worth the hype? Our Christmas expert picks the top options.


    Lemon Bars

    76 Reviews

    These lemon squares are a delightful recipe from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. This lemon...


    The 12 Best Seder Plates for Celebrating Passover

    Our home editor hosts a yearly Passover celebration for her family. Here are her favorite Seder plates for everyone to...


    Malted Butter Pecan Waffles

    Dust off the malted milk powder that’s sitting all the way at the back of the pantry. These malted butter...

    Wok-Seared Green Beans with Bacon and Chili Crisp

    This recipe turns plain green beans into a spectacular side dish. Chili crisp, fresh ginger and bacon give the recipe...


    Brandy Old-Fashioned Thumbprints

    These thumbprint cookies taste just like a classic Wisconsin brandy old-fashioned cocktail. The shortbread cookie bursts at the seams...

    Salty Malty Scones

    Our triple-chocolate salty malty scones are infused with malted milk powder, drizzled with chocolate glaze and finished with flaky salt.


    Zucchini Blueberry Muffins

    Our small-batch recipe for zucchini blueberry muffins is quick and perfect for summer snacking.


    Steak Bruschetta

    1 Reviews

    Kick off your holiday feast with impressive steak bruschetta, which are stacked with crisp pancetta, premade tomato topping and peppery...


    Lemon Buttercream Frosting

    A trio of lemon curd, lemon zest and lemon juice make this the best and brightest lemon buttercream frosting ever.

    Hoosier Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

    These pork tenderloin sandwiches are just like the ones you can get at the fair! The pork is way bigger...


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    How to Build a Gingerbread Cottage

    Here’s how to build the gingerbread cottage from the cover of our Taste of Home Christmas 2026 cookbook, including a...


    Copycat Pronto Pups

    Pronto Pups look similar to corn dogs, but the batter is made with rice flour, corn flour and cornmeal, which...


    This Protein Oatmeal Is the Hunger-Fighting Breakfast Hero I Needed

    Magic Spoon Maple Brown Sugar Protein Oatmeal is already easy to make and high in protein. But it's the creamy...


    Rhubarb Jam

    You don't need a canning kettle, a candy thermometer or any preserving experience to pull off this rhubarb jam.

    Lemonade Shake-Ups

    To recreate this classic midwestern state fair drink at home, shake fresh lemons with sugar and ice water right in...


    Gooey Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

    2 Reviews

    With a layer of sweetened condensed milk running through them, these gooey peanut butter cookie bars are an indulgence waiting...



    There’s a New Lenox Spice Village Set—Just in Time for Spooky Season

    With its haunting, hand-painted details and scary-cute charm, the Lenox Halloween Spice Village is the classic set's ultimate autumnal upgrade.


    Peach Delight

    When fragrant peaches fill the farm stands and produce aisles, don't waste a minute. Pick up an armload and slice...


    Zuccamole (Zucchini Guacamole)

    No avocados? No problem. This creamy zucchini guacamole transforms humble zucchini into a fresh dip that's surprisingly similar to the...


    Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Bars

    1 Reviews

    With their soft cookie base and a cloud of sweet pastel buttercream on top, these copycat Lofthouse cookie bars taste...


    No-Churn Frozen Yogurt

    No ice cream maker? No problem! This instant no-churn frozen yogurt is thick, creamy and bursting with fresh berry flavor.


    Corn Cookies

    Our corn cookies with whipped honey-cinnamon butter are a summer dessert dream.

    Pickled Pineapple

    A jar of this fresh pickled pineapple in the fridge means there's always a little extra sweet heat on standby...


    Fudgy Zucchini Brownies

    1 Reviews

    Have a surplus of zucchini sitting in the fridge? Use them in these ultra-decadent, supremely moist and deeply fudgy zucchini...


    Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Harissa Vinaigrette

    The craggy surface of these crispy smashed potatoes catches every drop of the spicy-sweet harissa vinaigrette.


    Haupia

    Silky, creamy and lightly sweet haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made for coconut lovers.


    Pistachio Cinnamon Rolls

    We added chopped pistachios to our best cinnamon rolls and wound up with these extra-indulgent pistachio cinnamon rolls.


    Presenting the Winners from Our ‘Christmas Cookies & Candies’ Recipe C...

    Home cooks shared the Christmas treats that make the season feel extra special. From sugar plum thumbprints to dunkable triple-ginger...