
This Seafood Farfalle Fiesta Salad is a playful spin on Seefood and Bows, made with smoky chipotle shrimp, tender bowtie pasta, and mild poblano peppers for a fresh, colorful twist.
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Recipes and tips for foods you might want to serve for a holiday celebration, special occasions, or just because you want something a little fancy.

This Seafood Farfalle Fiesta Salad is a playful spin on Seefood and Bows, made with smoky chipotle shrimp, tender bowtie pasta, and mild poblano peppers for a fresh, colorful twist.
Enchilada Meatball Casserole is all the good things you love about an enchilada dinner – all in one dish. It’s cheesy, with flavorful rice, creamy beans, gluten-free corn tortillas, and those spicy enchilada meatballs.
Watermelon Fix is your new summer cocktail. When it’s hot, you’re thirsty, and you want something that’s refreshing and a little unexpected, try a cocktail that combines smooth whisky with the briny-sweet magic of pickled watermelon rind juice. Yes. You read that right. And yes—it’s shockingly good.

Clam pizza with Red Sauce starts with a sourdough crust topped with a bold red sauce, mild canned clams, three cheeses, and fresh tomatoes. Baked on a pizza stone, and transferred safely using parchment, it comes to the table bubbling hot.

When the weather heats up and grills get fired, side dishes often fall into a rut—potato salad, pasta salad, maybe some coleslaw. But let me introduce you to something better: Eech (also spelled itch), a traditional Armenian salad made with fine bulgur wheat, simmered in a savory tomato-onion base, and brightened with lemon and fresh herbs.

If tiramisu and strawberry shortcake had a glamorous, rose-scented love child, this would be it. My No-Bake Strawberry Rose Tiramisu is what dessert dreams are made of—layers of airy wafers, mascarpone, espresso, rose petal preserves, hazelnut spread, and juicy strawberries, all crowned with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa.
Carrot Ginger Sesame Drop Cookies bring together the warmth of ginger, the sweetness of carrot, and a nutty sesame finish — perfect for Easter or anytime you’re craving something a little different.

Green chili sauce is so good on a variety of foods, including enchiladas, chili relleno, burritos, and even as dip. It’s easy to make at home and so much better than canned.

Triple Citrus Meringue Pie is the Good Plate’s celebration of Pi Day – but you don’t have to wait for March 14th to make this. Enjoy this easy to make, citrusy pie any day.

Rose Bliss Bundt cake is our take on King Arthur Baking’s 2017 Recipe of the Year. Roses are edible, delicious, and nutritious. The flavor is subtle and tastes like roses smell. Taking a bite of this cake truly makes you feel blissful.