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Recipes by Occasion

Monumental holidays throughout the year are how we live our lives, so it only makes sense that we would have recipes by occasion. Whether it’s a big summertime party, a spring celebration, or a winter holiday, these recipes will be the ones you return to time and again. Get your party and your appetite ready for these delicious dishes!

Need a suggestion? Make sure to try out all of my Christmas recipes, set the summer mood with recipes for the Fourth of July, or get ready ahead of time for Thanksgiving!

Top down view of wood cutting board sitting on white countertop with decorated sugar cookies on top in all kinds of colors

White marble surface with brown bowl filled with sweet corn guacamole with chunky texture.

Lemon cheesecake bars resting on a white parchment surface dusted with powdered sugar showing each layer of the bar.

Baby back ribs dripping in sauce sitting on metal baking rack with more sauce to the side.

Lights strung from tree branches along with patriotic fourth of July pinwheels in red, white, and blue colors.

Sloppy Joe meat sitting in between a bun on a white plate with metal pot and copper pots in background.

Popular Memorial Day recipes

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Side Dishes

Classic Potato Salad

A creamy mayonnaise based version with big potato chunks and classic flavor.

Side Dishes

Grandma’s Homemade Baked Beans

Saucy baked beans with smoky bacon, molasses, and bold flavor.

Side Dishes

Classic Macaroni Salad

Creamy salad with herbs, cheese, and dressing that’s perfect for summer.

Grilled Dish

Sweet Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

Sticky sweet baby back ribs, oven baked then finished on the grill.

Popular Halloween recipes

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Dessert

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

A perfect recipe to make any time of the year, especially at Halloween.

Cookies

Spooky Finger Cookies

Pecan and coconut “finger” cookies, perfect for Halloween.

Cookies

Spiced Ginger Cutout Cookies

Spiced ginger cutout cookies with cozy frosting for fall.

Ice Cream

Pumpkin Ice Cream

All the flavor of pumpkin pie in a rich, churned ice cream.

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Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Bright, fresh lemon flavor paired with a fluffy meringue topping.

Cake

Classic Carrot Cake

Spiced carrot cake layers with rich cream cheese frosting.

Dinner

Ham Balls

A Midwestern staple and an Easter alternative to the traditional ham.

Side Dishes

Homemade Scalloped Potatoes

From scratch potato side dish baked in a rich, creamy sauce.

Popular Thanksgiving recipes

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Thanksgiving

Butterhorns

Soft, buttery homemade dinner rolls better than store-bought.

Bars

Pecan Pie Bars

Buttery crust and rich pecan filling in easy bars.

Thanksgiving

Honey Oat Dinner Rolls

Soft dinner rolls with sweet honey and hearty oats.

Thanksgiving

Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet, classic casserole with pecans, caramel, and Thanksgiving flavor.

Popular Christmas recipes

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Candy

Grandma’s Peanut Brittle

Classic peanut brittle with sweet crunch and roasted peanuts.

Candy

English Toffee

Buttery crisp toffee topped with chocolate and chopped pecans.

Cookies

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

Chocolate cookies with a cherry center and rich ganache topping.

Christmas

Homemade Christmas Caramels

Chewy, delicious, and the perfect candy to make during the holidays.

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Dips & Spreads

Restaurant-Style Salsa

Smooth and fresh and made in minutes with simple ingredients.

Dressings & Sauces

Chipotle Mayo

An easy sauce with a few ingredients that's perfect as a dip or condiment.

Pudding

Homemade Lemon Pudding

Made with real lemon flavor, this dessert is delicious and easy to make.

Drinks

Cranberry Orange Mocktail

A perfect nonalcoholic option for those who still want to celebrate.

Breakfast

Frangipane Coffee Cake

Almond-flavored cake with spiced streusel and tender texture, perfect for coffee.

Muffins

Pistachio Muffins with Vanilla-Orange Glaze

A cardamom crumb, vanilla-orange glaze, and pistachios in two places.

Appetizer

Sausage-Stuffed Dates

A totally unique appetizer recipe made with dates, marinara, and sausage.

Side Dishes

Garlic Bread

A secret ingredient that's not traditional makes for the best bread.

Snacks

Sweet & Smoky Party Mix

Toasted snack mix with nuts and a sweet, smoky coating.

Dinner

Baked Ziti

Cheesy baked pasta with sausage, ricotta, and a fresh lemon-herb finish.

Drinks

Cranberry Margarita

A festive flavor in margarita form to put you in the holiday spirit.

Dessert

Cranberry Tart

Three components come together to make this tart yet sweet holiday-ready dessert.

Pie

French Silk Pie

A silk chocolate filling topped with light whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Cheesecake

Burnt Basque Pumpkin Cheesecake

When you combine Basque cheesecake and pumpkin, you get something magical.

Side Dishes

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A crispy side dish with Parmesan crumbs and tangy vinaigrette.

Side Dishes

Caramelized Onion & Croissant Stuffing

Caramelized onions and croissants make for a stuffing with buttery flavor.

Main Dishes

Turkey Roulade with Apple & Sage Filling

A unique, rolled version of the traditional turkey with apple and herbs.

Dips & Spreads

Mexican Street Corn Dip

Creamy corn, zesty lime, and Cotija cheese for a perfect dip.

Dips & Spreads

Whipped Ricotta Dip

A creamy dip topped with thyme, walnuts, and lemon zest.

Dips & Spreads

Whipped Goat Cheese

Creamy and tangy with pistachios and hot honey.

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