889 holiday recipes

Pecan stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese, crumbled bacon, chives, and white wine, broiled until bubbling. A make-ahead appetizer that's ready in 20 minutes.

Halloween witches' broom sticks shape biscuit dough into twisted handles topped with fringed twig bundles, brushed with butter and Parmesan. A savory shaped snack kids can help craft for Halloween parties.

Festive marshmallow popcorn Christmas tree shaped from lime Jello-coated popcorn and decorated with candy pieces. A fun, edible holiday centerpiece kids can help build.

Ruby punch bowl with Burgundy wine, cranberry juice, apple cider, and a cinnamon-clove spiced syrup. A deep red holiday punch for 24 guests.

Varicose Veins on a Leaf is a creepy Halloween appetizer with French-style green beans dyed red to look like veins, arranged on lettuce leaves with sliced almond bones. Spooky, edible, fun.

Moroccan-style charoset balls made with dates, raisins, walnuts, and sweet Passover wine. Bite-sized, naturally sweet fruit and nut confections for the Seder table.

Chocolate-dipped coconut macaroon Easter eggs made with egg whites, unsweetened coconut, pecans, and brown sugar. A homemade holiday candy project.

Transform herring fillets into tender, tangy pickled bites with this simple two-day marinade. A classic Polish holiday tradition that takes minutes of hands-on work.

Microwave candied pineapple rings simmered in sugar syrup until glossy and transparent, then dried and double-coated in sugar. Just 3 ingredients. A sparkling holiday confection.

Pecan wild rice pilaf with wheat pilaf, dried currants, fresh mint, orange zest, and Italian parsley. A festive room-temperature side dish for holiday tables.

An apricot stuff for roasting whole chicken or turkey, perfect for the holidays. From a church LIFE cookbook. Bake outside the bird for a low fat alternative.

Festive flag cake decorated with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream in red, white, and blue stripes. A showstopping patriotic dessert for July 4th.

Macaroon meets chocolate chip cookie in this co-winner in the drop cookie category, with a twist of cinnamon, nutmeg and mint; it's from Jessica Wall-Valadez of Milwaukee.

Try this interesting grasshopper pie, it is lots of fun to make, and you will love it!

Halloween is coming, make these cute yet delicious cupcakes for your Halloween party. Everyone will love them.

A delicious sage dressing that can easily be made with your slow cooker.