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Whether you are planning a meal for a holiday such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, or for an event such as anniversary or baby shower, we've got you covered! Check out our delicious main dishes, appetizers, dessert ideas, cookies, and many more recipes and menus to make your celebration perfect.
Basic Chicken Soup -
Basic Chicken Soup
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
5 hrs 15 mins
easy creamed spinach in red serving bowl
Easy Creamed Spinach
30 mins
Perfect Roast Chicken
Perfect Roast Chicken
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Baked-Eggplant Parmesan
1 hr 30 mins
Steamed Artichokes
Easy Steamed Artichokes
Vanilla Pound Cake
Vanilla Pound Cake
1 hr 15 mins
Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
5 hrs
Salsa board with chips, cilantro, lime and sour cream
How to Build a Salsa Board, an Easy, Colorful Appetizer Perfect for Sharing
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32 Winning Appetizers, Sides, and Desserts for When You Need to Bring a Dish
Classic Chicken Potpie
Classic Chicken Potpie
1 hr 45 mins
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Apple Crisp
1 hr 25 mins
Pan Fried Steak
Pan-Fried Steak
15 mins
Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Lasagna With Meat Sauce
2 hrs 30 mins
Peach Crumble
Peach Crumble
1 hr 20 mins
Shredded Beef Chuck Roast
Shredded Beef Chuck Roast
6 hrs 20 mins
Everyday Vegetable Soup
Everyday Vegetable Soup
1 hr 15 mins
Raisin Bran Muffins
Raisin Bran Muffins
40 mins
Perfect Roast Turkey with Cheesecloth
Perfect Roast Turkey: Cheesecloth Method
Chocolate Souffle
Chocolate Soufflé
1 hr 20 mins
Turkey in brine bag
How to Brine a Turkey the Right Way
garlic ginger cucumber
12 Tasty Sides to Serve with Burgers (Other Than Fries!)
lunar new year
5 Lunar New Year Traditions You Can Observe at Home
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The Fastest Way to Chill Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines
Frosted Cake - Carla Hall
How to Make Dairy-Free Versions of Your Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes
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20 Movies to Watch on New Year's Eve Before the Clock Strikes Midnight
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How to Host a Cookie Swap, the Sweetest of All Holiday Parties
roberta heart cakes topped with swiss-meringue buttercream
27 Heart-Shaped Treats to Share with Your Valentine
Steak With Pink-Peppercorn Butter
20 Special Date-Night Recipes for Two
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33 Super Bowl Desserts That (Almost) Taste Sweeter Than Winning
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How to Make the Ultimate Chocolate Covered Strawberries—Using Just 2 Ingredients
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40 Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes That You'll Fall in Love With
XO cinnamon toast and yogurt
16 Valentine's Day Breakfast Recipes for a Romantic Start to Your Day
Creamy chicken mushrooms and egg noodles
17 Family-Friendly Recipes to Make for New Year's Eve Dinner at Home
vanilla-bean sugar cookies
How to Freeze Cookies and Cookie Dough the Right Way
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19 Hanukkah Dinner Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
pork wellington with prosciutto and spinach mushroom stuffing
31 New Year's Eve Dinner Recipes That Feel Extra Special
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A Glimpse Inside One of Martha's Famous Holiday Cookie Parties
three variations of lamington thumbprint cookies
23 Delicious and Impressive Recipes for Your Next Cookie Swap
Fizzy Finales prosecco and sorbet
20 New Year's Eve Cocktails That Are Perfect for Celebrating
30 cookies from one dough
This Essential Holiday Cookie Recipe Can Be Customized 30 Different Ways—Here's How
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This Shopping List Has All the Ingredients and Tools You Need to Make Your Favorite Holiday Cookies
Adding the Icing on Baked Christmas Cookies
How to Plan a Cookie Decorating Party, According to a Baker Who Hosts One Every Year
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14 Cookie Baking and Decorating Essentials You Need This Holiday Season
Smithey Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Oval Roasting Pan
9 Oven-to-Table Holiday Cookware Pieces That Work Hard in the Kitchen, but Look Beautiful on Your Tablescape
turkey platter
How to Carve a Turkey Like a Professional
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Stock Up Now: These Are the 9 Kitchen Essentials You Need to Get Thanksgiving Dinner on the Table
Woodland Turkey Rectangular Platter, 17.5"
The 7 Best Turkey Platters to Show Off Your Bird This Thanksgiving
Maple-Glazed Turkey with Gravy
15 Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes for Every Preparation, Including Roasted, Stuffed, Roulade, and Smoked
Thanksgiving Leftovers in Containers on White Wood
How to Store Thanksgiving Leftovers to Keep Them Fresh
Maya-Camille Broussard baker and cookbook author
Celebrated Chicago Baker Maya-Camille Broussard Shares Her Best Tips for Baking Creative, Delicious Thanksgiving Pies
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Martha Has 3 New Must-Watch Shows Debuting on the Roku Channel—Here's How to Stream Them
carving pumpkins for halloween and saving the pumpkin seeds
Everything You Can Do With Pumpkin Seeds After Carving a Jack-O'-Lantern for Halloween
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These Are the Most Impressive Gingerbread Houses That Martha Has Ever Made
pink martinis with lemon peel
Cheers! Toast the Season With These Christmas Martini Recipes
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Think Beyond Cheese and Charcuterie: These Creative Food Boards Are Your Answer to Easy Holiday Entertaining
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The Most Important Rules for Baking a Perfect Batch of Holiday Cookies, According to Our Food Editors
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6 Tips for Decorating Martha-Level Holiday Sugar Cookies
string light christmas tree cookies
How to Store Christmas Cookies So They Stay Fresher for Longer—Plus, 2 Genius Ways to Refresh Too-Dry Treats
easy fudge bites in paper cups
15 Easy, Festive Holiday Baking Recipes for When You're Short on Time
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Bake Sale
chai snowballs recipe
The Christmas Cookie Recipes Our Food Editors Make Year After Year
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15 Wonderful Christmas Cookies to Make for Santa This Year