
Spinach Pesto
This clever pesto recipe takes a spin on traditional pesto by using equal parts spinach and basil. Serve this vibrant...

Turtle Praline Tart
This rich dessert is my own creation, and I'm very proud of it. It's easy enough to make for everyday...

Cherry-Almond Streusel Tart
Brimming with fresh cherries and topped with a crunchy streusel, this tempting tart is a great way to end dinner...


Turtle Candy
Classic turtle candy is super easy to make with pecans, caramel and chocolate—even for beginner candy makers! Try it once,...

Ben’s English Toffee
I’ve been cooking since I was very young, and I first made this toffee recipe when I was 12 years...

Spiced Peanuts
It’s always nice to have something simple for guests to nibble on while mingling. These special peanuts are just the...

Makeover Peanut Butter Bars
Lighter in calories and fat, these ooey-gooey peanut butter bars are still family favorites. Try them and you'll see why!...

Green Beans with Pecans
I collect cookbooks from all over the world and love to try new recipes for my husband or for entertaining...

Rocky Road Cookie Pizza
Short and sweet, this recipe will win big with guests no matter how the game winds up. —Loraine Meyer, Bend,...

Walnut Pastry Rolls
These are really tasty served warm with a little bit of butter spread on top, and they reheat well. The...

Pineapple and Chicken Salad
I serve this entree salad in hollowed-out pineapple halves as a pretty company dish. Tender chicken tossed with fruit, nuts...

Raspberry Pear Salad with Glazed Walnuts
The sweet and tart tastes of this spectacular salad both surprise and please the palate. A raspberry vinaigrette ties everything...

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Walnuts
This classic salad goes with just about anything you’re serving. The juicy berries add a pop of color to the...

Hazelnut and Pear Salad
My husband, daughter and I raise hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley-so this salad is a family favorite. Since our home...

Peanut Butter Chip Cookie
I bake these crispy yet chewy peanut butter cookies often. My grandchildren, both near and far, can't wait to dig...

Blueberry Walnut Bars
With power-packing oats, walnuts and blueberries, kids aren't the only ones that are going to love this sweet treat. Health-minded...

Chinese Spinach-Almond Salad
This recipe combines power-packed spinach, a good source of vitamins A and K, with other veggies, lean meat and crunchy,...

Wholesome Whole-Grain Waffles
I created this recipe by tweaking one I already had. I added flax seed, substituted whole-wheat flour for some all-purpose,...

Walnut-Crusted Orange Roughy
A crispy, crunchy crust and moist, tender fish make this recipe a winner. The dipping sauce is salty-sweet and pairs...
Chocolate Lover’s Pizza
I created this after my dad said that my graham cracker crust should be topped with dark chocolate and pecans....


Peanut Butter Eggs
Make your own peanut butter eggs with this easy no-bake recipe. A rich peanut butter filling, a chocolaty coating and...

Almond Chicken & Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce
Crispy chicken with a sweet-tart sauce is served alongside wilted spinach for this special meal. I created the recipe many...
Almond Cheese Spread
I love this dip recipe! It's a fabulous way to use up leftover or different kinds of cheeses I've already...

Peanut Butter Crumb Cakes
These cute, individual cakes from Ana Colon of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin burst with yummy peanut butter and chocolate flavor.

Chestnut Stuffing
This chestnut stuffing gets its flavor from Italian herbs and uses only six ingredients overall; it'll be right up there...

Chocolate Nut Bars
When I ask my husband what he would like me to bake, he often asks for these fudgy, nutty bars....

Fresh Asparagus with Pecans
This is one of my family's favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we...

Peanut Banana Bread
"My family literally comes running when they smell this bread baking." Between the thick chocolate layer and the crumbly topping,...

Drizzled Butternut Bread
My two young children love this buttercup yellow bread. Squash makes it moist and goes so well with the cinnamon....