
White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints
When I pass around the cookie tray, all eyes land on these fancy thumbprints. The white chocolate filling and dab...

Mocha Hazelnut Torte
I make this cake on birthdays and other special occasions because it looks and tastes so amazing. The combination of...

Cranberry-Pecan Brie Cups
These appetizer cups are great for entertaining since you can make them ahead of time and refrigerate until you're ready...

Almond Strawberry Salad
It's easy to love this pretty salad topped with strawberries and sliced almonds. With just a few ingredients, it's loaded...

Peanut Butter Candy
During the holidays, I make a lot of candy for friends, and this simple recipe seems to be a favorite....


Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy
With only three ingredients, these chocolate-swirl treats take just moments to whip up! If you have little ones visiting for...


Pistachio Cranberry Bark
I picked up this bark recipe at a Christmas sweets swap hosted by a woman in my Bible study group....

Macadamia-Crusted Salmon
One evening when my husband and I went out to dinner, he ordered a salmon dish that sounded interesting. It...

Peanut Butter Brownie Cups
—Karen Presbrey, Pascoag, Rhode Island

Orange-Pistachio Divinity
Old-fashioned divinity candy is even yummier with a hint of refreshing orange zest and bits of crunchy pistachios. Store-bought versions...

Apricot-Nut White Fudge
We look forward to this luscious apricot fudge recipe every Christmas. It's easy to make, and it melts in your...

Mixed Nut Clusters
Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts—box them up...

Nut Fruit Bark
Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If...

Coconut Almond Candy
The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise—no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what’s in...

Chocolate Pecan Fondue
When our kids have friends sleep over, I like to surprise them with this chocolate treat. Our favorite dippers include...

Strawberry Truffles
The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...

Gingered Almond Truffle Tart
Fresh ginger complements the chocolate truffle filling in this elegant, almost sinful tart. Small servings are best! —Janice Elder, Charlotte,...

Chocolate Espresso-Nut Torte
I love chocolate and nuts, and they come together deliciously in this torte. Serve it with sweetened whipped cream or...

Pecan French Toast
Make-ahead convenience is a bonus with this yummy brunch dish. It couldn’t be easier to make, but it tastes like...


Raspberry Pistachio Thumbprints
Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas classic, and I especially like my updated version with pistachios. The rich, buttery bites are...

Peanut Butter Pie Cookies
I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, but my favorite—peanut butter pie—is tough to eat on the go....

Warm Apple & Pistachio Spinach Salad
I'm really not a salad person, but this unusual salad is actually worthy of bringing to a dinner party or...

Hazelnut Torte
—Helen Gerard, Milwaukie, Oregon

Chocolate Nut Cookies
Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...

Peanut Butter Cutout Cookies
I used peanut butter in place of the butter in my take on a traditional cutout cookie, which turned out...

Chocolate Lover’s Cream Pie
We love the sweet hazelnut-cocoa spread. Now try it as Nutella pie – true love! —Jenn Stewart, Lavergne, Tennessee

Chocolate-Praline Layer Cake
For the chocolate-lover in all of us, this dessert is the one. Packed with pecans, the luscious layers are topped...

Chocolate-Amaretto Mousse Pie
My mother made this silky pie when I was a child. It was my father's favorite. The fluffy chocolate-almond filling...

Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a...