National Barbecue Month

May kicks off the barbecue season as National Barbecue Month. The barbecue not only makes for some tasty meals, but it's a great way to spend time with family and friends outdoors.

National Salad Month

Celebrate National Salad Month with a huge variety of salad recipes on CDKitchen.com. Everything from potato salad, to Caesar salad, to fruit salad - a recipe for any occasion.

National Egg Month

The American Egg Board named May as National Egg Month to promote egg awareness. Check out our various egg recipes.

National Strawberry Month

National Hamburger Month

How did the 'Hamburg-style steak' emerge as that quintessential American food, the hamburger? German immigrants may have introduced the shredded or ground steak sandwich to America, but it really exploded in popularity after being part of the bill of fare at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. Hot, juicy, and portable, the hamburger appealed to on-the-go Americans. Go figure!

National Salsa Month

National Gazpacho Aficionado Month

National Chocolate Custard Month

May
1stNational Chocolate Parfait Day

Parfaits make a tasty dessert so celebrate National Chocolate Parfait Day with some smooth chocolatey goodness!

May
2ndNational Truffles Day

On the one hand, truffles are an edible fungus, a hard-to-grow delicacy that have been called 'the diamond of the kitchen.' On the other hand, truffles are chocolate bon-bons, called truffles because of their rounded resemblance to the natural kind. Which are celebrated on National Truffles Day, the sweets or the mushroomy kind? As far as we know, both!

May
3rdNational Raspberry Popover Day

These light, hollow rolls 'popover' the tops of the muffin cups they're baked in. Raspberries make a delicious addition to the batter, or you can use them in a cream filling mixture that will fill all that empty interior space with the taste of delicate, tart raspberries. Together, these two tastes get their own day of recognition, National Raspberry Popover Day!

May
3rdNational Chocolate Custard Day

May
4thNational Hoagie Day

May
4thNational Homebrew Day

May
4thNational Orange Juice Day

Is there anything more refreshing and more nutritious than orange juice? Because it's so good for you, you might feel that you're eating health food when you try CDK's recipes for orange juice cake, pie, and cookies, or when having orange juice cocktails like screwdrivers and Harvey Wallbangers. Health food? Not exactly, but a great way to celebrate National Orange Juice Day nonetheless!

May
4thNational Raisin Week

May
4thNational Herb Week

What's the difference between herbs and spices? Herbs are usually the green leafy parts of a plant, whereas spices tend to derive from a plant's seeds, roots, or fruit. Home cooks and gourmet chefs alike know that herbs are a vital ingredient in countless dishes, adding flavor, color, and aroma. They're beautiful, they're natural, they're part of the 'spice of life!'

May
4thNational Candied Orange Peel Day

May
5thCinco de Mayo

More a holiday in the United States than in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo commemorates 1862's Battle of Puebla, a victory of outnumbered Mexican forces over the invading French army. Today, it's become a celebration of Mexican-American heritage, with food and drink at the heart of festivities! Check out CDK's Cinco de Mayo holiday recipe section. Arriba!

May
6thInternational No Diet Day

International No Diet Day began in 1992, the idea of a British author who was trying to raise awareness of eating disorders, size acceptance and weight discrimination in society. CDK thinks that it's healthy to enjoy good foods once in a while, regardless of their calorie count. So today, eat carbs! Eat fats! More importantly, ENJOY your food. Did we mention that it's also National Crepe Suzette Day?

May
6thNational Crepe Suzette Day

Okay, you're dying to know: Who's Suzette? Why, the princess of Monaco in the late 1800s, of course. By accidentally igniting the liqueur in the orange sauce that he was applying to some pancakes (i.e., crepes) he prepared for the royals of Monte Carlo, chef Henri Charpentier claimed to have caused a chemical reaction in the ingredients that led to a "harmony of taste." Could he have been the first 'molecular gastronomist?'

May
7thNational Roast Leg of Lamb Day

You might say that 'it's the other red meat!' From rare to well done, a roast leg of lamb makes a delicious alternative to the usual at your next backyard cookout. The meat can be roasted in the oven or on your grill. Since the weekend's coming up, why not get a leg up on your neighbors by preparing one of our dozens of recipes for leg of lamb?

May
8thNational Empanada Day

May
8thNational Coconut Cream Pie Day

May
9thNational Butterscotch Brownie Day

May
10thNational Shrimp Day

As Bubba said, 'You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it.' If you watched the movie 'Forrest Gump,' you might remember that Bubba went into much greater detail on the amazing versatility of shrimp! Possibly the most popular crustacean with fish, whales, and humans alike, CDK has three thousand shrimp recipes. Ha, try to remember all those, Bubba!

May
11thMother's Day

Mother's Day is one of the biggest days of the year for long-distance calls, ordering flowers, and restaurant dining. What?! You're taking Mom to a restaurant that she's been to a dozen times before, instead of cooking her a meal from the heart? Even if you're a cooking neophyte, CDK has quick and easy recipes, kid-friendly recipes, everything you need to make a home cooked meal as your gift to Mom. No reservations necessary!

May
11thNational Hamburger Week

May
12thNational Nutty Fudge Day

May
13thNational Apple Pie Day

Finally, a Fun Food Holiday that's as American as . . . er, well, apple pie. There is some evidence that this expression, plus 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away,' were strategic marketing slogans of the Prohibition era, when sales of apples plummeted following the law's ban on hard cider production. Anyway, apple pie is an awesome dessert, after all. So what's on your menu for National Apple Pie Day?

May
13thNational Fruit Cocktail Day

Peaches, pears, pineapple, grapes, and cherries. If it don't got all 'dat, it ain't fruit cocktail, according to the USDA! Oh, and the fruit should be diced, or you might actually be eating fruit salad! National Fruit Cocktail Day celebrates a food formula that was developed at UC-Berkeley. You didn't know there was so much science behind your favorite healthy snack, did you?

May
14thNational Buttermilk Biscuit Day

Hot, flaky and moist. Buttermilk biscuits are fairly easy to make, and go well with multiple spreads, jellies, jams, gravy, or just butter. CDK has some two dozen recipes for this southern-style comfort food. Make your breakfast a down-home breakfast in just half an hour on National Buttermilk Biscuit Day!

May
15thNational Chocolate Chip Day

Ah, the ubiquitous chocolate chip. As Fun Food Holidays go, National Chocolate Chip Day is a no-brainer, as these heavenly little drops represent the primary way many people eat chocolate in the first place. Good in cookies, muffins, trail mix, pancakes, and so much more, you'll find chocolate chips in over three thousand CDK recipes!

May
16thNational Coquilles St. Jacques Day

First, we know what you're thinking: What are Coquilles St. Jacques? Well, they're delicious seafood that you can saute, grill, deep fry, or even eat raw! While it sounds like a religious holiday, National Coquilles St. Jacques Day is a Fun Food Holiday and is rather a good time to prepare a food that you might know by another name -- scallops! And now you know the rest of the story.

May
17thNational Cherry Cobbler Day

It's like cherry pie, without all the formality! An intensely delicious dessert that's fairly easy to make, cherry cobbler uses fresh cherries or cherry pie filling, with a loose crust or topping of crumbs, biscuits or cake mix. If you don't prepare many desserts at home, National Cherry Cobbler Day is the right time to give it a try!

May
18thNational Cheese Souffle Day

Maybe the slogan for this Fun Food Holiday should be 'A ramekin today for your cheese souffle.' From the French verb meaning 'to puff up,' most souffles owe their puffy, airy tops to a meringue made with lots of egg whites. With some two dozen recipes for savory cheese souffles, CDK can help you add pinache to your dinner table. That's French for 'outta sight!'

May
18thInternational Pickles Week

Gherkin, bread and butter, Kosher dills, Polish, and Swedish pickles. It's a league of nations of briny cucumbers, a celebration of International Pickles Week just in time for picnic season! Whether you like them on your sandwich or on the side, don't forget the pickles for your spring siesta!

May
19thNational Devil's Food Cake Day

What makes devil's food different from regular chocolate cake? In many recipes, nothing! But authentic devil's food recipes typically use cocoa instead of chocolate, and hot water instead of milk in the ingredients. The result is a rich, chocolate dessert that's nevertheless light and airy. Why do they call it devil's food? Probably because it's so sinfully good!

May
20thNational Quiche Lorraine Day

The original quiche, Quiche Lorraine is a savory custard and egg based pie that makes a fine entree item for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Many recipes add chopped bacon, onions, and cheese, although it sort of stops being Quiche Lorraine with too much inventiveness. Not to worry; CDK has hundreds of quiche recipes and over a dozen for Quiche Lorraine in particular!

May
20thNational Pick Strawberries Day

If you're looking for an outdoor activity to share with your kids, combine fun, flavor and a little physical exertion on National Pick Strawberries Day! It's strawberry season, and even large strawberry farms need to harvest the sweet-tart fruit by hand. Many farms permit regular folks to come out and, for a small fee, collect strawberries in containers to take home with them. And they've got so many uses once you get them home. That is, if you don't eat them all fresh in the car first!

May
21stNational Strawberries and Cream Day

On the heels of National Pick Strawberries Day comes a subtle suggestion for how to use those fresh, ripe strawberries you've gathered. National Strawberries and Cream Day highlights a fun dessert or snack that won't weigh you down, or add too many calories to your daily intake. Fresh strawberries with fresh cream and a dusting of fine sugar are a fresh idea for a Fun Food Holiday.

May
22ndNational Vanilla Pudding Day

In the days of thirty-one flavors, many people came to regard vanilla ice cream, pudding, or yogurt as 'unflavored.' But nothing could be further from the truth! Vanilla is the one edible orchid, and the plant requires a lot of TLC to produce good vanilla pods, making this the second most expensive spice after saffron. So take pride in making vanilla pudding for dessert tonight. It's one of the thirty-one flavors, after all!

May
23rdNational Taffy Day

Sticky and sweet, this is a fun treat to try your hand at. Nothing beats homemade taffy!

May
24thNational Escargot Day

Escargot are delicious and quite easy to prepare. Impress your friends with Escargots A La Bourguignonne or Escargot And Chanterelle Pizza on National Escargot Day.

May
25thNational Brown-Bag-It Day

Eat healthier and save money by bringing your lunch to work or school today!

May
25thNational Wine Day

Raise a glass, say a cheer, for our favorite day of the year! Wine is used in recipes as a marinade, flavoring a sauce, or as the base of a beverage like Sangria. Find recipes using wine as an ingredient.

May
25thNational Frozen Yogurt Week

Frozen yogurt is the low fat alternative to ice cream. Try a different flavor each day of National Frozen Yogurt Week

May
25thAmerican Beer Week

Beer isn't just for drinking - try out some of our great recipes containing beer for American Beer Week.

May
26thNational Barbecue Day

Memorial Day is the perfect time for National Barbecue Day! Try some great recipes for your backyard barbecue, campground cookout, or park picnic.

May
26thNational Blueberry Cheesecake Day

The perfect combination of creamy cheesecake and decadent blueberries. Check out our recipes to celebrate National Blueberry Cheesecake Day.

May
26thNational Cherry Dessert Day

Life is just a bowl of cherries... so why not stir up some tasty sweets for National Cherry Dessert Day?

May
26thNational Hamburger-Cheeseburger Day

Hamburger or cheeseburger - What's your favorite? Recipes like Beef Burgers In Blue Cheese Sauce or All-Star Cajun Burgers can make your picnic, barbecue or Memorial Day weekend a hit!

May
26thMemorial Day

Celebrate Memorial Day... Foodie Style! Marinades, baked beans, ribs, burgers, potato salad, pasta salad, the list goes on!

May
27thNational Grape Popsicle Day

The perfect popsicle flavor! Find recipes for grape and other flavors at CDKitchen.

May
28thNational Hamburger Day

We've already celebrated National Hamburger-Cheeseburger Day this month, but this time it's all about the burger! Get tips and tricks for making the perfect hamburger.

May
28thNational Brisket Day

Celebrate National Brisket Day with recipes, info, and cooking tips like how to properly cook brisket.

May
29thNational Coq Au Vin Day

Chicken in wine, how divine! Learn about Coq au Vin and find a recipe to try for National Coq au Vin Day (it's easier than you think!)

May
30thNational Mint Julep Day

Everyone can be a little 'southern' when sipping a mint julep! Try this refreshing bourbon based drink on National Mint Julep Day.

May
31stNational Macaroon Day

Little bites of heaven! Celebrate National Macaroon Day with these popular cookies containing almond paste or coconut.