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!
Side Dishes
It’s the classic summertime side dish! And this recipe is a family favorite potato salad. With large chunks of potatoes, a creamy mayo-centered dressing, and lots of delicious flavor, you’ll love this dish! Whether for a summer party or holiday, this is the recipe to make!
Side Dishes
Homemade baked beans cooked to saucy perfection with onions, smoky pieces of bacon, sweet molasses, and a zesty kick! Seriously, you’ve never tasted baked beans this good!
Side Dishes
When there’s a potluck on the schedule or it’s just a summer picnic, this easy-to-make macaroni salad is needed! Made with the iconic elbow pasta and combined with a creamy sauce as well as some herbs and cheese, each bite is the taste of summer! Make the recipe and you’ll know exactly what I mean!
Grilled Dish
Perfectly tender but still charbroiled, these baby back ribs are sticky sweet and fall right off the bone. The best part? They start in the oven and are finished on the grill. With this recipe in hand, these will be the best ribs you’ve ever had!
Dessert
While these seem like a decadent treat to make for Halloween, the recipe is actually quite simple! It’s a mixture of rice cereal, marshmallows, peanut butter, and chocolate candy! Super delicious!
Cookies
Made with pecans and coconut, these “spooky” finger cookies are a perfect dessert to make for Halloween! The best part is that they aren’t really that scary and are super delicious! Plus, they’re easy to make, and kids will love them!
Cookies
These cookies are totally spooktacular! Spiced ginger cutout cookies are flavored with fall spices and topped with a buttercream frosting.
Pie
Why is it that a lemon meringue pie is such an iconic springtime pie? Likely, it’s because of the bright, fresh flavors of the lemon curd filling paired with the fluffy topping! Such a simple pairing is also pretty easy to make, especially with an already-baked pie crust!
Cake
This layered carrot cake will be your new go-to recipe! Topped with a cream cheese frosting, this spongy cake is truly a classic!
Dinner
While not a tradition everywhere, ham balls are a Midwestern staple. And a lot of times, they’re served around Easter as an alternative to the more traditional ham. Either way, this combination of three ground meats with a sweet, tangy sauce on top is a new type of meatball that you will love!
Easter
One of the simplest bread recipes to make, monkey bread is perfect for any special breakfast. With cinnamon, pecans, and a sweet butterscotch undertone, these rolls will go fast!
Thanksgiving
Sweet, classic casserole with pecans, caramel, and Thanksgiving flavor.
Christmas
Chewy, delicious, and the perfect candy to make during the holidays.
Cookies
Chocolate cookies with a cherry center and rich ganache topping.
Breakfast
Almond-flavored cake with spiced streusel and tender texture, perfect for coffee.
Muffins
A cardamom crumb, vanilla-orange glaze, and pistachios in two places.
Appetizer
A totally unique appetizer recipe made with dates, marinara, and sausage.
Dessert
Three components come together to make this tart yet sweet holiday-ready dessert.
Cheesecake
When you combine Basque cheesecake and pumpkin, you get something magical.
Side Dishes
A crispy side dish with Parmesan crumbs and tangy vinaigrette.
Side Dishes
Caramelized onions and croissants make for a stuffing with buttery flavor.
Main Dishes
A unique, rolled version of the traditional turkey with apple and herbs.
Cake
Strawberry poke cake is one of those desserts that just feels like summer. It's light, fruit-flavored, and a little bit retro, all in the best way.
Sandwich
These chicken burgers are juicy, flavorful, and anything but boring. They’re perfect for cookouts, quick dinners, or whenever the grill is fired up.
Side Dishes
A springtime primavera pasta salad combines pasta with crisp asparagus, radishes, red onion, and spinach in a creamy sauce, finished with basil and Parmesan. Vibrant and refreshing for any spring meal!
Dips & Spreads
Bright cilantro pesto loaded with fresh cilantro, pepper, lime juice, almonds, pistachios, and a hint of Parmesan for a zesty, creamy punch. Perfect for drizzling over roasted veggies, tossing with pasta, or slathering on grilled chicken!
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