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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.
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22 Red, White, and Blue Desserts for a Patriotic Celebration
vanilla sponge cake with strawberry-meringue buttercream
55 Very Special Mother’s Day Desserts
Nachos on a sheet pan with beer, lime
How to Make the Best Nachos, No Recipe Needed
Heart shaped brownies with raspberries
3 Chocolate Dessert Recipes for Every Skill Level, From Beginner to Expert
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How to Cook for a Crowd When You Have Limited Oven Space
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Tired of Your Traditional Holiday Menu? Try These Alternatives to 7 Classic Dishes
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6 Thanksgiving Leftovers You Should Eat Right Away—and 4 You Can Freeze for Later
Broccoli Casserole
20 Thanksgiving Recipes That Are Perfect for Feeding a Crowd
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A Thanksgiving Feast to Remember
Roast Spatchcocked Turkey
8 Ways to Cook a Turkey, From the Traditional Roast to a Modern Roulade
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15 Fresh Cranberry Recipes (That Aren't Sauce)
Pomegranate Relish
14 Homemade Condiments to Serve With Turkey—That Aren't Cranberry Sauce
Classic Cheesecake
27 Cheesecake Recipes for Every Skill Level
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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 25 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
Ham and Spinach Dip
Our 32 Best Party-Ready Recipes for Any Occasion
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 15 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
Simple Coleslaw
12 Tasty Sides to Serve With Burgers (Other Than Fries)
lunar new year
5 Lunar New Year Traditions You Can Observe at Home
Close up of friends clinking champagne glasses while enjoying Christmas dinner together sitting by elegant dining table with candles
The Fastest Way to Chill Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines
grilled buttermilk chicken tenders
32 Party Food Ideas for Every Kind of Celebration
three types of cookies and coffee
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
21 Special Date-Night Recipes for Two
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33 Super Bowl Desserts That (Almost) Taste Sweeter Than Winning
Chocolate and pecan covered strawberries
How to Make 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
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
holiday sugar cookie varieties
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
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 Hardworking Oven-to-Table Cookware Pieces Pretty Enough for Holiday Meals
turkey platter
How to Carve a Turkey Like a Professional
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
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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
holiday sugar cookie varieties
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 Successful Bake Sale