Holidays and Special Occasions

  • Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

    ByDiana Rattray

    Take your hot dogs to the next level with this easy homemade Coney Island hot dog sauce!

  • Shrimp Fra Diavolo With Garlic Breadcrumbs

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 45 minutes

    Enjoy shrimp fra diavolo for dinner tonight! This quick and flavorful dish combines shrimp with a spicy tomato sauce.

  • Curried Chicken Salad

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 20 minutes

    Try this curried chicken salad for a tasty meal. Enjoy bold flavors with apples, cranberries, and a creamy dressing.

  • Classic Pommes Anna (French Layered Potato Cake)

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

    Pommes Anna – Buttery, crisp-edged layered potatoes with a tender center—elegant, easy, and always impressive.

  • Instant Pot Potato Salad

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 26 minutes

    Instant Pot potato salad with eggs, celery, pickles, and creamy dressing—ready in under 25 minutes.

  • Creamed Leeks

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 22 minutes

    Creamed leeks are a delicious side dish. Cooking them in cream brings out their sweetness, and they pair perfectly with various main courses.

  • Dauphinoise Potatoes (Potato Gratin)

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

    Dauphinoise potatoes are the perfect side dish for just about any meal, from family dinners and parties to special brunches and potluck suppers. They’re surprisingly easy and always a hit!

  • Instant Pot Wine Braised Lamb Shanks

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Savor instant pot wine braised lamb shanks, a quick and comforting dish perfect for weeknight meals and elegant enough for a dinner party.

  • Pulled Pork Sliders

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 35 minutes

    Make your gatherings memorable with pulled pork sliders. Flavorful, easy to prepare, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

  • Slow Cooker Little Smokies

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

    Enjoy a mouthwatering appetizer with these slow cooker little smokies. Tender sausages slow-cooked in grape jelly and BBQ sauce.

  • Fondant Potatoes

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

    Treat yourself to fondant potatoes, inspired by French cuisine. Crispy, golden, and perfect with any main dish you serve.

  • Duck Confit Pasta With Mushrooms

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 40 minutes

    Duck confit pasta with mushrooms, wine, and cream is rich and flavorful—an easy, elegant meal for special occasions.

  • Easy Duck Confit

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

    Discover how to make easy duck confit at home. Enjoy rich flavors and crispy skin with this simple recipe.

  • Chocolate Fondant (Molten Lava Cakes)

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 30 minutes

    Treat yourself to a decadent chocolate fondant, an easy recipe for a restaurant-quality dessert at home.

  • Irish Champ (Mashed Potatoes with Scallions)

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 35 minutes

    Elevate your meals with Irish champ, a delightful mashed potato dish that combines tradition and comfort in every bite.

  • Creole-Style Mussels With Pasta

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 50 minutes

    Try Creole style mussels with pasta for a taste of Louisiana cuisine. Delight in briny mussels and linguine in a rich, spicy tomato sauce.

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 25 minutes

    Transform your carrots into a gourmet side dish with this quick and easy recipe for brown sugar glazed carrots. Perfect for any day of the week.

  • Elevated Tuna Melt (And It’s Easy!)

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 16 minutes

    Take your taste buds to the next level with this elevated tuna melt. Creamy tuna, melty Gruyere cheese, and a satisfying crunch.

  • Air Fryer Mashed Potato Croquettes

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 30 minutes

    The air fryer is the perfect way to create mashed potato croquettes that are soft and fluffy with a crisp coating. And what better way to use leftover mashed potatoes?

  • Instant Pot Baked Ham

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 55 minutes

    Save time in the kitchen with this Instant Pot baked ham recipe. Tender and mouthwatering results in a fraction of the time.