
Asparagus Phyllo Bake
I'm Greek and I grew up wrapping everything in phyllo dough. When asparagus is in season, I bring out the...

Company Green Salad
I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix...

Sweet Almond Twists
These delicate almond pastries make lovely light-as-air accompaniments for coffee, tea or cocoa. Your guests will never guess the recipe...

Apple Frangipane Phyllo Tart
An almond-flavored frangipane creates a nutty bottom layer for my apple tart. Golden phyllo dough creates a delicate and crispy...

Almond Sandies
Buttery, rich and delicious, these classic almond sandies are my husband's favorite cookie and very popular wherever I take them....

Chocolate Almond Bars
Loaded with almond flavor, these chewy bars are one of my husband's favorite sweet treats.

Quick Almond Chicken Stir-Fry
I make this almond chicken stir-fry often because it is so quick and easy to prepare. My family likes the...

Poppy Seed Tossed Salad
So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who...

Lemon Tart with Almond Crust
Our state produces an abundance of lemons, and everyone is always looking for new ways to use them. This beautiful...
Bacon-Almond Green Beans
“I adapted this recipe from one I saw in a magazine that required a lot of work," says Jackie Matthews...
Cherry Ice Cream
This custard-based cherry ice cream recipe churns up a frozen dessert as rich and decadent as something you'd find in...

Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
Almonds add a nice crunch to this pretty salad that's always a hit when I sere it. It's refreshing and...

Lemon Almond Asparagus
I love this timesaving way to dress up fresh asparagus. Drizzle butter and lemon juice over the spears before topping...

Almond Croissants
This tender almond croissant recipe is a little lighter than others I've tried. A close friend of mine serves these...

Chicken Almondine
My husband and I keep busy on our farm. So I appreciate meals like this that are simple yet satisfying.

Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad
Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be...

Cherry-Almond Balls
I have included this treat in my Christmas baking for years, much to the delight of my family. Instead of...

Delectable Granola
Here's a great make-ahead recipe! Be sure to remove from the cookie sheets within 20 minutes after baking so the...

Garlic Almond Shrimp
“This attractive and delicious stir-fry makes a perfect dinner for two,” says Nancy Zimmerman of Cape May Court House, New...

Thyme Green Beans with Almonds
Thyme is a lovely addition to this classic vegetable side dish. The recipe is a snap to make for family,...

Almond Toffee
I love this almond toffee recipe because it makes me look like an expert candy maker...it's so easy! This candy...
Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake
I've received many rave reviews for this tender coffee cake that's chock-full of blueberries and sliced almonds. Since it's not...

Almond Rice Pilaf
Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, "With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it...

Nutty Cracker Delights Cookie
I always receive compliments when I serve these crispy snacks. Both sweet and salty, they're fun as appetizers or for...

Almond Cheddar Appetizers
I always try to have a supply of these appetizers on hand in the freezer. If guests drop in, I...


Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy
Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...

Austrian Nut Cookies
These are my family's favorite Christmas cookies. If you arrange the slivered almonds in pinwheel fashion, the cookie looks like...

Almond Rhubarb Cobbler
In spring, I frequently make this tangy biscuit-topped treat.—Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Best Coconut Chocolate Cake
I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies...