Holiday Recipes

There's pumpkin pie—but pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin curry, and pumpkin soup might just surprise you as new favorites. From dinner to dessert, healthy to indulgent, quick to time-consuming, these are the pumpkin recipes you should be making this holiday season. ...

Host a party of any size with easy finger foods. From cold appetizers, sweet bites, and make-ahead treats, we've got plenty of finger food ideas. ...

Our king cake recipe features the classic ring shape and uses a pecan as the hidden baby. Learn about the king cake tradition and how you can celebrate Mardi Gras at home. ...

Autumn is a perfect time to be with friends and family to watch the big game or a rom-com. Our 12 fall potluck ideas are delicious dishes to serve. ...

There's something for everyone on this list of Fourth of July picnic ideas, from star-spangled-salads to patriotic desserts. ...

These easy no-bake Christmas cookies are the holiday shortcut you've been looking for. You'll love these holiday no-bake cookie recipes, including peanut butter sandwich cookies, chocolate haystacks, and candy-topped crispy treats. ...

There's something for everyone among these Thanksgiving menu ideas. This year, try our best classic Thanksgiving recipes or try something new like a vegan Thanksgiving dinner. ...

When you need game-day recipes that are ready when you are, use these make-ahead football food ideas. The dishes here are our top football recipes. ...

These savory pumpkin recipes deserve room on your holiday menu, along with pumpkin desserts. Try pumpkin soup, pumpkin bread, and even pumpkin salad. ...

Use these easy charcuterie board ideas for party appetizers, pre-dinner munchies, small gatherings, and big soirees. They taste as good as they look! ...

While the original recipe, using spices, rum or brandy, and a creamy egg yolk mixture, is always a delicious go-to, this roundup of eggnog recipes thinks outside the glass. From baked goods to fun twists on the original, there’s a variety of eggnog recipes to try this holiday season! ...

From latkes and kugel to brisket and challah, these traditional Hanukkah sides will spark old memories and new traditions—and leave only empty plates behind. ...

Ready to win the potluck? You will when you tote along one of these flavorful potluck cold side dishes. Here you'll find potluck recipes for pasta salad, baked beans, potato salad, and much more. ...

For this smoked turkey recipe, we concocted a rub using spices typically found in a traditional Mexican mole (a rich chocolate-chili sauce), including cocoa, cinnamon, cumin, and chili powder. If you don’t have a smoker, you can still use the warm spice combo on a roasted turkey. ...

We've got recipes for delicious cranberry desserts for Thanksgiving, including pies, cakes, cookies, and more. They're great any time of year. ...

Here's our holiday gift to you: Christmas brunch ideas, including make-ahead Christmas breakfast casseroles, pillowy pancakes, better-than-bakery pastries, gravy-topped biscuits, and more ways to round out your Christmas day menu. ...

Every year, our Test Kitchen staff and Better Homes and Gardens editors test hundreds of recipes to find the perfect ones for you. We've collected the top-rated favorite fall recipes for you to try, such as hearty casseroles, spiced desserts, savory side dishes, and lush cheesecakes. We suspect these will become part of your treasured recipe collection, too. ...

Classic Japanese Christmas Cake is made with layers of vanilla sponge cake, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. We'll walk you through how to make the airy sponge cake, including tips for making it ahead and storing the finished holiday dessert. ...

From traditional pumpkin pie recipes to elegant and creative variations (such as pumpkin pie pudding, cheesecake, and cupcakes), these scrumptious pumpkin pies will make your Thanksgiving holiday dessert a smashing success. ...

The pressure's on when you're hosting Thanksgiving—the turkey needs to be delicious! Our cooking turkey 101 list of basic skills can ease your nerves. ...