Seasonal

Recipes for holidays and special occasions, such as New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and more.

  • Seven Layer Casserole

    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

    This old-fashioned seven layer casserole is a complete meal, with layers of ground beef, corn, rice, tomato sauce, and strips of bacon.

  • Seared Scallops With Bacon and Spinach

    Seared sea scallops with bacon and spinach, an elegant yet easy dinner for any occasion! And cheaper than dining out!

  • Sausage and Butternut Squash Stew

    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

    A cozy Southern-style stew with smoked sausage, tender butternut squash, tomatoes, and corn—warm, hearty, and full of flavor.

  • Rutabaga Gratin

    Total Time: 55 minutes

    Diced rutabaga baked in a cheddar cheese sauce with a buttery breadcrumb topping. A cozy and classic fall or holiday side dish.

  • Mashed Rutabaga and Carrots

    Total Time: 32 minutes

    This mashed rutabaga and carrot dish is a colorful, flavorful side with a hint of nutmeg that pairs beautifully with any meal.

  • Rotini and Ham Pasta Salad

    Total Time: 29 minutes

    A creamy, flavorful pasta salad with rotini, ham, vegetables, and olives—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead meals.

  • Rocky Road Ice Cream

    Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

    Rocky road ice cream is the perfect combination of chocolate ice cream, marshmallows, and chocolate chips! This ice cream is always a hit!

  • Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup

    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

    This roasted sweet potato soup is blended until creamy and smooth, with warm fall spices, a touch of brown sugar, and aromatic sage. Finish it with maple syrup, toasted pecans, or crispy fried sage leaves for a comforting cool-weather soup that’s both elegant and easy.

  • Roasted Root Vegetables

    These roasted root vegetables are great with steaks, chicken, or seafood entrées, and the preparation is a snap. Just prep the vegetables, toss them with some oil and seasonings, and roast!

  • Roasted Potatoes and Ham

    Total Time: 45 minutes

    This savory roasted potato and ham dish is an all-in-one meal, and it’s a great way to use leftover ham.

  • Roasted Cauliflower With Cheese Sauce

    Total Time: 40 minutes

    A cheddar cheese sauce gussies up this simply seasoned roasted cauliflower. Add this easy side to your menu!

  • Roasted Butternut Squash With Balsamic Glaze

    Total Time: 50 minutes

    Roasted butternut squash with cinnamon and a balsamic brown sugar glaze—easy, flavorful, and perfect for fall dinners.

  • Easy Roast Turkey and Gravy

    Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

    Easy roast turkey seasoned with herbs and butter, plus simple homemade gravy—perfect for a no-fuss holiday dinner.

  • Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon or Ham

    Total Time: 25 minutes

    Creamy ranch pasta salad with bacon or ham, cheddar, and veggies—perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or easy make-ahead meals.

  • Potato Salad With Bacon and Egg

    Total Time: 40 minutes

    Diced cooked bacon adds flavor to this yummy potato salad. The tangy mayonnaise dressing includes Dijon mustard and relish.

  • Slow Cooker Onion Soup Pot Roast

    Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes

    Use dry onion soup mix or a can of French onion soup for this delicious and easy slow cooker onion soup pot roast. You’ll repeat this recipe again and again!

  • Oven-Braised Pork Chops With Apples

    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

    Apples and raisins flavor these oven braised pork chops. Molasses and a bit of vinegar balance the flavors perfectly.

  • Homemade Plum and Peach Jam

    Total Time: 37 minutes

    Homemade plum and peach jam is easy to make. The combination produces a delicious, harmonious jam that is full of flavor.

  • Weekend Potato Salad

    Total Time: 30 minutes

    This is an excellent egg and potato salad to take along to a cookout. The mayonnaise and mustard dressing is classic.