
Cardamom Almond Biscotti
These crunchy slices are requested often during the holidays, particularly by my husband. He likes to dunk them in coffee.

Homemade Smoked Almonds
Mom passed this recipe on to me— much to my husband's delight! We like to take the flavorful nuts to...
Crunchy Almond Turkey Casserole
A special cousin shared the recipe for this comforting casserole. The almonds and water chestnuts give it a nice crunch....

Toffee Crunch Grahams
Only four ingredients make up these toffee bars loaded with crunchy almonds. "My sister gave me the recipe years ago,...

Almond Cherry Biscotti
I love baking all kinds of cookies, but since I'm Italian, biscotti is my all-time favorite. I remember nibbling on...

Dutch Treats
I was born and raised in Holland, where we used almond paste quite often in our baking. I created this...


Ramen Coleslaw
This super-easy, veggie-packed ramen coleslaw is a special side dish for barbecues, potlucks or any quick meal.

Viennese Cookies
A Swedish friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. A chocolate glaze tops tender cookies filled with apricot...

Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad
Like a salad with plenty of crunch? Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please. Toasted ramen noodles, almonds and...


Italian Rainbow Cookies
Colorful, gorgeously layered and filled with yummy almond, raspberry and chocolate flavors, our Italian rainbow cookies will be a recurring...

Christmas Eve Mice
Assembling these merry mice is so much fun that the kids will definitely want to help. My daughter gave me...

Almond-Orange Tossed Salad
Another highlight of my Easter menu is this pretty salad, with its slightly sweet homemade dressing and crispy sugar-toasted almonds....

Chicken with White Wine Sauce
My daughter calls this chicken dish with crunchy almonds my "favorite company recipe," because I love making it for friends...

Raspberry Almond Strips
Get ready to pour yourself a cup of tea, because you won’t be able to resist sampling one of these...

Almond Pastry Puffs
This tender, nutty almond pastry is one of my favorite brunch treats. It looks and tastes so special, people won’t...

Almond Apple Cheesecake
Cheesecake—who doesn’t like cheesecake? When the fruit ripens on our backyard trees, this treat is a must. The flavorful apple-cinnamon-nut...

Matzo Toffee
Once you start eating matzo toffee, you may not be able to stop! Matzo crackers are topped with buttery caramel,...

Almond Chicken Casserole
This mouthwatering casserole makes an excellent potluck dish. It's creamy and just bursting with flavor. A golden topping made of...

Smoked-Almond Cheese Toasts
I created my recipe for appetizer toasts while planning the menu for a friend's bridal luncheon. Smoked almonds add a...

Raspberry Linzer Bars
Even though this dessert feels a little sophisticated, it puts a childlike grin on everyone who tastes it. — Holly...

Apple-Almond Muffins
I like to snack on apple slices slathered with almond butter. That's the flavor combo that inspired these muffins. Add...

Holiday Kipferl Cookie
My family has been making the classic kipferl cookie on December 1 every year since I can remember. During the...

Frozen Lime Cake
We've got just the thing for block parties, cookouts or anytime you need a super cool dessert. Making the crust...

Fruit ‘N’ Nut Tossed Salad
With its sweet lemony dressing, this green salad comes together in only 15 minutes. Sue Stewart shares the pretty medley....

Gooey Lemon Rolls
My mother made these hard-to-resist rolls when I was young. I always warm up after having one, and so will...

Chocolate Almond Brittle
Here in Kern County, there are thousands of acres of almond orchards. I like to experiment with recipes—always trying to...

Coconut Crunch Delight
I tasted this light dessert 7 years ago at a potluck and got the recipe from my mom's dear friend....

Chocolate Mocha Dusted Almonds
I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them...

Delicious Almond Braids
Similar to an almond crescent, this coffee cake is light and flaky with a rich almond center. It’s versatile, so...