Special Occasion Faves - 1660 recipes
Special events call for special, memorable recipes! Whether you're looking for the shining star of your holiday feast, a birthday surprise, a seasonal specialty, or a festive themed dessert, you'll find it here.
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Old-Fashioned Holiday Glazed Ham
By á-28050
![Old-Fashioned Holiday Glazed Ham](/media/54/c2/184d0ded6a67e358b72dffeb256fbff4d68f.jpg/rh/old-fashioned-holiday-glazed-ham.jpg)
Details
Preparation time 90
Cooking time 30
- 1 spiral-sliced half ham
- 1 20-ounce can pineapple slices, juice reserved
- 15 to 20 whole cloves, optional
- 1 small jar maraschino cherries
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Using a pre spiral cut ham makes it easy to carve and serve
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By Vickspd
The Hawaiian Bread rolls provide a sweet contrast to the savory flavors of ham, Gruyere cheese and the chive and on...
- 1 (12 count) package Hawaiian bread rolls
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- 1/2 cup butter, melted
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Holiday Toffee Bars
![Holiday Toffee Bars](/media/63/3a/d7f08e8ff1b270bbcdb2dc04776a5cca11e6.jpg/tsp/holiday-toffee-bars.jpg)
By á-174535
Double your batch when making these holiday toffee bars - they will go quick! These make a perfect gift
- 1 1 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 1 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1 1 egg yolk
- 2 2 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired
Picnic Potato & Chicken Salad Cups
![Picnic Potato & Chicken Salad Cups](/media/b9/79/48612f73a5e232933b5f9fdaca224827c1ca.jpg/tsp/picnic-potato-and-chicken-salad-cups.jpg)
By Bujvary
Perfect picnic food! Chicken and potato salad served in a lettuce cup! No need to make both potato salad and chicke
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 2 heads Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
Birthday Cake Jello Shots
![Birthday Cake Jello Shots](/media/38/04/5d00a365df37881f482cd9de72a9b075b839.jpg/tsp/birthday-cake-jello-shots.jpg)
By DeliciouslyDished
Spice things up on that special day with these fun and tasty Birthday Cake Jello Shots! They'll make everything tas...
- 2/3 cup cream soda
- 2/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 envelopes plain gelatin*
- 2/3 cup cake-flavored vodka
- Few drops food coloring, if desired
- Whipped cream - fresh or store-bought
- Sprinkles or Jimmies for garnish
Oven-Roasted Smoked Sausage & Potatoes
![Oven-Roasted Smoked Sausage & Potatoes](/media/fa/40/52965d3815d7eb221c39004b85dbdbb9c9e8.jpg/tsp/oven-roasted-smoked-sausage-and-potatoes.jpg)
By á-2225
This sausage and potato dinner is easy to make with ingredients you already have in your fridge and pantry
- 1 (16-ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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By jab120638
This mac-and-cheese recipe is an easy-to-make slow cooker recipe that frees-up your hands, so that you can focus on...
- 16-ounces elbow macaroni
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- 12-ounces evaporated milk
- 3 cups cheddar
- 8-ounces cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
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By á-8559
This is a favorite at my house
- 4 pork chops, boneless
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
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By LyndaD
Quick and easy cheese danish made at home with ingredients you probably have in your refrigerator! Perfect for a w...
- 2 cans Pillsbury butter crescent rolls
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Cinnamon & sugar (I used about 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon)
Jalapeno Popper Spread
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By bdjrempel
I've been told by fellow party-goers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper
- 2 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
- 1/4 cup canned jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
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Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
![Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler](/media/61/d1/fdd960a07d9c69878b701d1246d73625b3a4.jpg/tsp/old-fashioned-peach-cobbler.jpg)
By HyzQueen
This Southern speciality is guaranteed to always be a hit when served warm and à la mode
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 (28-ounce) can peaches, undrained
- 3 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- milk as needed
Snickerdoodle Bread
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By á-25138
This Snickerdoodle bread is perfect for cinnamon-lovers! Serve hot with fresh butter or slice and make french toast...
- LOAVES:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 (10-ounce) package Hershey's cinnamon chips
- TOPPING:
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
Bisquick ~ Drop Biscuits
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By Angela-4
The easiest drop biscuit recipe ever! It’s so easy the kids can do most of the work! These biscuits are ready in ...
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- 2/3 cup milk
Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Shells
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By Jomamma
Butternut squash, ricotta, spinach and spices are combined to perfection in these stuffed pasta shells, enjoy!
- 1 (12-ounce) package jumbo pasta shells (about 24 shells total)
- 2 cups of ricotta
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 fresh smashed garlic clove
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach (squeezed and drained)
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Roasted squash, around 2 cups
- grated lemon peel
- 1 stick of butter
- 10 sage leaves
- Fresh lemon juice
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By XrayKim
These irresistible pumpkin pie cupcakes are a great alternative to a complicated pumpkin pie
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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Crock Pot Sour Cream & Bacon...
- 8 bacon slices
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Roasted Turkey Breast Tenderloins
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Amish Cinnamon Bread
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- 3 large eggs
- 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
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