
Hazelnut Mocha Eclairs
Once you try these, especially the filling, you'll be in heaven. They make a special ending to a meal, and...

Cinnamon Praline Nuts
Take these crunchy bites anywhere! Serve them at your holiday party, wrap up a batch for your favorite hostess, or...

Macadamia Sunshine Bars
Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when...
Apple and Walnut Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Red Currant Sauce
My roasted pork tenderloin is stuffed with two of our favorite ingredients: walnuts and apples. This comforting entree is my...

Roasted Cheddar Herb Almonds
I prepared these one Christmas for my son, who was on a low-carb diet. I was afraid he'd be disappointed...

Chocolate-Hazelnut Butter
Store varieties of chocolate-hazelnut butter just can’t compete with the homemade kind. Slather it on everything from toast and pretzels...

Butter Pecan Cheesecake
Fall always makes me yearn for this pecan cheesecake, but it’s delicious in any season. You’ll want to put it...

Bacon Walnut Bread with Honey Butter
My savory walnut bread filled with bacon bits and blue cheese dressing is complemented by the sweetness of honey-flavored butter....

Chili Spiced Pecans
A simple spice blend puts the spotlight on crunchy pecans. Make sure you have plenty on hand because they disappear...

Cheddar-Pecan Crisps
Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The...

Butterscotch Pears
This grand finale simmers during dinner and impresses as soon as you bring it to the table. Serve as is,...

Yogurt Berry Parfaits
Homemade granola layered with fresh fruit and yogurt makes a superb breakfast. Sometimes I skip the parfait step to enjoy...

Pignoli Cookies
Don't let a holiday go by without baking these traditional almond cookies rolled in pine nuts.

Broccoli-Cauliflower Cashew Salad
I make this salad often in summertime. It is very refreshing, healthy and low in calories. If I want to...

Key Lime Bars
These refreshing Key lime bars have the perfect balance of sweet-tart flavors. Offer them up as handheld treats for a...

Pecan Apple Strudel
This is one of my favorite recipes during autumn. The aroma of this dessert baking on a cool, crisp day...


3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Yes, you really can make amazing peanut butter cookies with just three ingredients; just follow this three-ingredient peanut butter cookie...

Almond Tea Cakes
When I have time—usually in the winter—I love to bake. I make these tea cakes every Christmas, double the recipe...

Rhubarb Pecan Muffins
I usually make these for breakfast and as a coffee-time snack. I also like using my rhubarb for pies and...

Easy Peanut Brittle
Whenever my grandmother was in the kitchen, everything had to be "just so" to guarantee her time-tested results. Watching her...

Almond Raspberry Stars
The first Christmas that I baked these, I ended up quickly making a second batch! The whole family enjoyed them....


Owl Cookies
I came up with these cookies as a treat for my kids’ class parties. Not only do they look cute,...

Cranberry Pecan Upside-Down Cake
At our house, cranberries are a favorite. I made this dessert for the first time in the 1990s. It started...

Cranberry Walnut Tart
Meet the Cook: People tell me that they like the combination of a tart cranberry taste and the crunchy walnut...

Cranberry Nut Swirls
This recipe originated with my sister-in-law. It gets used a lot over the holidays when we want to pull a...


Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies
These cinnamon-sugar cookies blend a classic snickerdoodle with a tender sugar cookie. They are packed with warming cinnamon, with the...

Salmon with Horseradish Pistachio Crust
Impress everyone at your table with this elegant but easy salmon that's delicious and nutritious. You can substitute scallions for...

Grandma’s Pecan Rum Bars
My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars that we all love. The candied cherries are a must....

Apple-Peanut Blondies
My family and I love apples any time of year, but in the fall, they are always crisp, juicy and...