
Church Window Cookies
These church window cookies might be our most visually stunning, and they don’t even require baking! Here's how to make...

Pumpkin Walnut Squares
My mother-in-law handed this pumpkin bar recipe down as a surefire way to keep my husband happy during the holidays....

Mother’s Walnut Cake
Indulge in our homemade walnut cake! It is a versatile treat perfect for any time of day and elevated with...

Blueberry-Filled Muffins
I consider this recipe a blank canvas for different combinations of preserves and zest. The blueberry-lemon is a tried-and-true favorite,...
Walnut Toffee Tart
I usually serve this scrumptious tart on Christmas and New Year’s Day. It really showcases walnuts and is so impressive...

Walnut Stuffing
Toasted walnuts and other flavorful ingredients make this stuffing perfect alongside roasted turkey.—Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Tassies
Dainty and delicious, these nut-filled tarts are an old-fashioned favorite in our family. They make a pretty gift when packaged...
Vanilla Wafer Fruitcake
This was my dear grandmother's recipe. She was a farmer's wife and a very good cook. Even folks who don't...

Poppy Seed Torte
I've loved this torte since I was a youngster, and now I can pass it on to my eight grandchildren....

Applesauce Cake
This applesauce cake recipe is moist, delicious and perfect for any day. The cake features plump raisins, as well as...

Baki’s Old-World Cookies
My uncles have always called these "cupcake cookies" because of the unique, pretty way they're baked. My maternal grandmother mixed...

Walnut-Crusted Salmon
Whenever I can get salmon for a good price, I always turn to this simple and delicious recipe. It’s good...
Cranberry Walnut Biscotti
A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri

Pumpkin Banana Bread
This easy pumpkin banana bread recipe is a delicious way to welcome in fall.

Caramel Apple Walnut Pie
Loaded with lots of tender apples and adorned with a nutty caramel topping, this pleasing pie recipe is always a...

Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute
In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish—and my kids eat it up. The...

Makeover Cappuccino Muffins
These makeover muccins were just great! I seriously could not tell a difference between them and my original recipe—and neither...

Soul-Satisfying Oatmeal Waffles
These waffles freeze well, so toast them all week long. For a fall version, substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for...

Black Walnut Brownies
These brownies, studded with big chunks of black walnuts, are crisp on top and chewy inside. Our friends have given...

Poppy Seed Roll
Usually, I don't get much of an immediate response from people when I serve this. They're too busy eating it!...


Grilled Figgy Pies
Delicious figs combined with maple, walnuts and creamy mascarpone make a decadent treat that's easy to enjoy at a backyard...

Carrot Dump Cake
Because our family adores carrot cake, I experimented to find an easy way to make it so we could enjoy...

Banana-Nut Waffle Cake
I wanted to use waffles in a creative way and came up with an idea of making a cake out...
Quick and Easy Baklava Squares
I love baklava but rarely indulge because it takes so much time to make. Then a friend of mine gave...

Rawhide’s Whiskey Cake
For several years, our neighbor gave us a moist, whiskey-flavored cake. I’ve tweaked the recipe, and now my friends want...


Honey Cinnamon Roll-Ups
This cinnamon treat reminds me of baklava, but with only a few easy ingredients, it's a fraction of the work....

Apple Walnut Squares
I MAKE "apple everything" in fall when the new crop is in, and I was happy to add this delicious...

Apple-Nut Tossed Salad
We love the light dressing over crunchy apples, walnuts and lettuce sprinkled with blue cheese.—Maureen Reubelt, Gales Ferry, Connecticut

Nutty French Toast
This sweet breakfast treat is a cross of caramel rolls and French toast. It's easy to begin the night before....