Holiday Recipes and Menus

When you're entertaining this holiday season, you want everything to be perfect. But you don't want to have to work so hard that you're exhausted by the time your guests arrive. That's where these five spectacular, yet easy, menus come into play. Enjoy everything from salmon fillets to stuffed turkey tenderloins to a rich beef stroganoff with...

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Searching for five ingredient holiday recipes? These super easy and delicious holiday recipes will have you in and out of the kitchen in a hurry, including Pineapple Lamb Chops and Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies.

These delicious and easy menus and recipes are specially developed for company during the holiday season.

Recipes for a patriotic party on the Fourth of July. Get simple ideas, menus and recipes for throwing an Independence Day celebration in your own backyard or at the beach.

An Open House is a wonderful way to entertain a large group without spending a lot of money and effort on a sit-down dinner. When you invite friends and family to your open house, just tell them the beginning and ending times and that it will be a casual, relaxed gathering.

Labor Day is this weekend; do you have plans? Try any of these easy and delicious celebration menus; one is totally make-ahead (even the ribs!), one is cooked in crockpots, and the other is a classic summer cookout.

Searching for super easy side dish recipes? These five ingredient holiday side dish recipes are quick and easy to prepare, including Crockpot Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Apple Stuffing.

Football fans need snacks. And it's very easy to make them happy. These traditional appetizers are great for munching during the game. Put down the platters and get out of the way!

This fabulous collection of make ahead appetizer recipes should see you through the holiday season. Make Onion Jam to serve with cream cheese, Tex Mex Snack Mix, Pesto Torte, or Cherry Chutney so you're ready for parties and hungry family members.

Now is the time to start making foods for the holidays and freezing them. You will be ready for drop-in guests, impromptu parties, weekend guests, and last-minute entertaining with these easy and foolproof recipes. Try Jalapeno Poppers, Banana Slush Punch, or Spicy Chili to get ready for the holidays.

Now I don't want to make football fans angry, but there are some people who just aren't interested in the Super Bowl. This party is for nonfans.

As part of The Weekend Cook series, find a weekend's worth of menus to celebrate Memorial Day. Get your grill going with Fruited Fish Kabobs and Grilled Cheese Bread, or go on a picnic with Cabbage Tortellini Salad.

Your crockpot can be such a space and time saver in the kitchen during the holidays. You can make everything from appetizers to side dishes to beverages to gifts in this wonderful appliance. Add Crockpot White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Crockpot Oyster Stew, or Sugared Nuts to your holiday repertoire

This weekend, celebrate Mexico's independence day with some fabulous Mexican-inspired recipes. Try Mexican Peacocks, Santa Fe Chicken, or Chocolate Cinnamon Cake to treat your family and friends.

Shrove Tuesday (the European version of Fat Tuesday of Mardis Gras) is celebrated with a rich menu of pancakes. Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with delicious pancake recipes.

Searching for super easy holiday recipes? These five ingredient holiday entree recipes are quick and delicious, including Italian Turkey Tenderloins and Microwave Shrimp Scampi.

Searching for the best appetizer recipes? These Top Ten Appetizer recipes are delicious and easy for entertaining, including Buffalo Chicken Dip, Filo Onion Rolls, and Devils on Horseback.

Searching for easy holiday appetizer recipes? These five ingredient holiday appetizer recipes are super quick and delicious, including Devils on Horseback and Mini Polenta Sandwiches.

Looking for some quick and easy recipes to serve your family so you have time to run holiday errands? Turn to these delicious recipes, including Santa Fe Chicken Casserole and Slow Cooker Gingered Beef, to get you through with flying colors.

Searching for a special holiday dinner menu? This fabulous menu features a festive crockpot Jambalaya recipe with chicken and shrimp, a crisp lettuce salad, some special breadsticks, and a fabulous dessert pie.

Searching for delicious and easy holiday dessert recipes? These five ingredient holiday dessert recipes are simple to make for Christmas and New Year's Eve, including White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies and Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies.

Searching for a fabulous and easy special holiday dinner menu? Salmon filets are the centerpiece of this delicious dinner, paired with Stuffed Potatoes and Mini Cranberry Filo Shells.

Searching for an easy and festive holiday dinner menu? This simple five ingredient holiday dinner menu is an easy alternative menu with simple recipes that are perfect for entertaining.

Searching for easy holiday recipes to make on the weekend? These fabulous menus feature delicious recipes such as Perfect Pot Roast and Oatmeal Cranberry Bread.

Searching for an easy and delicious holiday dinner menu? Make these recipes, featuring Baked Tortellini with Three Sauces and a fabulously decadent, yet simple, cake.

Searching for a fabulous holiday dinner menu? Make Steak with all the Trimmings, a menu with recipes special enough for the most fancy company.

Searching for easy freeze ahead cake recipes? Make these delicious and simple cake recipes ahead of time and freeze them for holiday celebrations, including Peanut Butter Fudge Layer Cake and White Chocolate Maple Mousse Cake.

Searching for easy and festive freeze ahead cookie recipes? Make these delicious and simple cookie recipes ahead of time and freeze them for holiday celebrations, including Nut Lover's Brownies and Caramel Cream Cookies.

Looking for easy and luscious freeze ahead pie recipes? Make these delicious and simple pie recipes ahead of time and freeze them for holiday celebrations, including Coffee Almond Tart and Lemonade Pie.

Searching for easy and fabulous freeze ahead dessert recipes? Make these delicious and simple dessert recipes ahead of time and freeze them for holiday celebrations, including Ribbon Angel Food Sherbet Cake and Buster Bars.

Searching for delicious and easy crockpot dessert recipes? These Holiday Crockpot Dessert recipes are perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve.

Learn how to heat ham, how to reheat a spiral-sliced ham, and find recipes and ideas for ham glazes. Help for cooking ham and how to reheat ham so it stays moist and tender.