Holiday and Occasion Food

Staff Picks

Tee's Corn Pudding Recipe

This quick and easy recipe is a Southern favorite for Thanksgiving Day.

Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Recipe

This savory biscuit-topped cobbler is the most comforting dinner you'll serve this holiday season.

Fresh Fruit Salad

Whip up an easy-to-make batch of our Fresh Fruit Salad before hosting your next brunch and luncheon.

Buttermilk Frosting Recipe

Buttermilk Frosting is a quick and easy frosting to whip up.

Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel Recipe

Don't even think about spending Christmas morning flipping pancakes.

Herbed Potato Stacks Recipe

These Herbed Potato Stacks completely transform the humble potato into an elegant side dish that will impress any holiday dinner guests.

Blueberry-Lemon Iced Tea Recipe

Add fruity flavor to basic iced tea with blueberries and lemon juice for a refreshing drink that's great for entertaining.

Cornbread Dressing Recipe

This no-fail cornbread dressing recipe is as classic as it gets.

Lump Crab Mornay

This creamy dip is sure to be a hit at your next party. Julia adapted this creamy dip from a recipe in Bayou Cuisine by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Indianola, Mississippi.

Cappuccino Swirl Bars Recipe

These coffee chocolate bars may look fancy, but are actually super easy to make.

Sausage-and-Cheese Grits Quiche Recipe

Feed a holiday brunch crowd with this cheesy crustless quiche.

Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, and Greens Casserole Recipe

As a hefty vegetarian main course or as a side, this one delivers big flavor and meaty texture.

Inspiration and Ideas

50 Extra Festive Recipes for Your Fourth of July Cookout

Let freedom ring with these classic summer dishes and colorful berry-filled treats.

Recipes That Deserve a Spot on Your Fourth of July Menu

We've got your Fourth of July menu planned, from festive appetizers to patriotic desserts.

30 Crazy-Good Fruit Cobbler Recipes You Can Enjoy All Year Long

Pecan Spice Cake with Caramel-Rum Glaze Recipe

Mascarpone Frosting

Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon Recipe

Classic Candied Yams Recipe

Lightly spiced and oh-so-sweet, these candied yams will become a mainstay in your Thanksgiving recipe lineup.

All Holiday and Occasion Food

Grilled Kabob Recipes to Cook All Summer Long

Easy to make and always delicious, kabobs are the perfect way to serve up a complete dinner from the grill.

70 Fresh Tomato Recipes To Make All Summer Long

Incorporate ripe, juicy tomatoes into your everyday meals with these fresh ideas.

Our Favorite Blue and White China Patterns

For all of the blue-and-white purists—we know you're out there.

Chilled Summer Pies

These fun pies are the perfect make-ahead treat for easy summer treats.

Three-Cheese Corn Pudding Recipe

If Mama's corn pudding recipe needs an upgrade, this cheesy recipe will please every palate.

How To Set a Stunning Table

These ideas will show you how to set a stunning table for any occaision.

Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies Recipe

These sweet treats are from Southern chef Damaris Phillips' first cookbook.

Chocolate-Buttermilk Pudding Recipe

This dreamy recipe will satisfy every sweet tooth at your table.

Green Bean Lasagna Recipe

Green bean casserole and lasagna meet in a Southern-ized dish that's comfort food at its best.

Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

Sandwich your favorite barbecue between slices of Sweet Potato Cornbread for a change of pace, or serve along side your favorite meal as you would regular cornbread.

Retro Rum Punch Recipe

Get every holiday party going with this retro punch recipe.

Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Free up some oven space this Thanksgiving and make a classic cornbread dressing in your slow cooker.

Cheese Snappy Wafers Recipe

Southern hostesses have long relied on cheese wafers to keep their party guests satiated.

40+ Classic Recipes for Mardi Gras

You don't have to visit the Big Easy to enjoy its legendary Cajun and Creole flavors. With these Mardi Gras recipes for appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, every day can be a party!

Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach Recipe

The pimiento cheese flavors give creamy spinach casserole a uniquely Southern twist.

Sugar-and-Spice Cake Recipe

Make a classic white cake for Christmas or Easter this year. This cake starts with boxed mix, then adds a few key ingredients to make the end result light, fluffy, and totally delicious.