Holiday and Occasion Food

For your favorite foodie holidays, you'll find the best recipes, menu ideas, and more—from ideas for a Thanksgiving feast with all the southern trimmings (fried turkey, chestnut stuffing) to incredible and easy appetizer recipes for the Super Bowl or any game day occasion.

 

Staff Picks

Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Recipe

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

Tee's Corn Pudding Recipe

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

Cappuccino Swirl Bars Recipe

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

Fresh Fruit Salad

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

Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls Recipe

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These decadent little delights are a cross between bourbon balls and chocolate truffles—the ideal holiday treat.

Buttermilk Frosting Recipe

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

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.

Classic Candied Yams Recipe

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

Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon Recipe

Bacon baked in the oven means all the taste with no greasy mess.

Herbed Potato Stacks Recipe

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

Christmas Morning Strata

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Forget alarm clocks—the aroma of warm strata will get them out of bed and opening presents in no time.

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.
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Cornbread Dressing Recipe
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Mascarpone Frosting
Cheese Snappy Wafers Recipe

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

All Holiday and Occasion Food

25 Heavenly Chocolate Cakes To Make For Any Occasion

Calling all chocolate lovers.

38 Ideas for Setting a Stunning Table

These ideas will show you how to set a party-ready table for any occasion.

Our Favorite Blue and White China Patterns

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

How To Set a Stunning Table

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

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

With recipes served cool or warm, these fruit cobblers prove it's always cobbler season.

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.

Three-Cheese Corn Pudding Recipe

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

Green Bean Lasagna Recipe

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

Hot Honey Recipe

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This chile-infused honey will make a welcome addition to anyone's pantry as a holiday gift (yours included).

Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions Recipe

This light, flavorful 20-minute recipe might replace your trusty green bean casserole this holiday season.

Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, and Greens Casserole Recipe

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

Chocolate-Buttermilk Pudding Recipe

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

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.

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!

Apple Cider Caramel Sauce Recipe

For straight-up apple flavor, start with fresh-pressed cider from a farm stand.

Retro Rum Punch Recipe

Get every holiday party going with this retro punch recipe.

Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach Recipe

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

20 Traditional Easter Dinner Recipes That'll Wow Your Crowd

Grace your table with these classic main dish winners for your Easter dinner.

Port Wine Ham Glaze (Cumberland Sauce) Recipe

The best ham glaze for your holiday is a zesty sauce that's delicious on other meats as well.

Apple Pie-Infused Bourbon Recipe

This oh-so-Southern bourbon recipe is delicious on the rocks or in our Apple Pie-Bourbon Sweet Tea.

26 Fresh Tomato Recipes to Make While the Picking is Good

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

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.

Buttermilk Frosting Recipe

This dreamy white frosting pairs with our Gingerbread Cake with Buttermilk Frosting for the ultimate holiday dessert.

Our Top 3 Mother's Day Brunch Menus of All Time

Enjoy your time with Mama this Mother's Day as much as we're sure she'll enjoy these brunch recipes.
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