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....
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...
Banana Chip Cake
This is my version of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Ice Cream (my favorite!) in a cake. The hardest part...
Cinnamon Praline Nuts
Take these crunchy bites anywhere! Serve them at your holiday party, wrap up a batch for your favorite hostess, or...
Walnut Apple Bread
Whenever I make this bread, it’s like being in my Grandma’s kitchen. Swirled with apples, walnuts and cinnamon, it’s one...
Baklava Cheesecake
With a phyllo dough crust, a spiced ground walnut layer and a mascarpone and honey cheesecake filling, this baklava cheesecake...
Gingerbread with Fig-Walnut Sauce
I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavor. It really enhances the...
Rum Balls
With a punch of rum and a dip in confectioners' sugar, these nutty, chocolaty rum balls are a tasty treat...
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...
Makeover Cappuccino Muffins
These makeover muccins were just great! I seriously could not tell a difference between them and my original recipe—and neither...
Caramel Apple Pie
Treat yourself to a decadent caramel apple pie with a gooey, sweet, spiced filling and a crunchy crumb topping.
Banana Pancakes
Our ultra-fluffy banana pancakes are an easy breakfast to kick off the day on the right foot.
Mom’s A-to-Z Bread
We love this recipe around my house because we can change it from one day to the next on a...
Rhubarb-Orange Marmalade
Rhubarb and orange make a great combination in this versatile marmalade. It’s a perfect glaze for meat or poultry and...
Ozark Pudding Cake
The homey dessert uses kitchen staples to create a comforting, but simple treat, with a meringue cookie-like topping and a...
Maple-Walnut Spritz Cookies
After taking a trip to Vermont during maple harvest season and tasting amazing maple goodies, I just had to make...
Kolacky Cookies
A flaky cream-cheese dough makes these walnut-filled kolacky cookies a joy to bite into. Make these when you want to...
Penuche Fudge
A fudge recipe without chocolate? Penuche fudge has notes of brown sugar, caramel and walnuts so you won't even miss...
Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve
Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve...
Peach Bruschetta
As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite...
Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts
My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family...
Walnut Caramels
My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her...
Sour Cream Rolls with Walnut Filling
Cozonac cu nuca is a Romanian yeast bread with a sweet walnut filling that's traditionally made during the holidays. This...
Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto
Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon....
Simple Waldorf Salad
From a luxury hotel in the 1800s to your table, this easy Waldorf salad is tangy-sweet and ready in 10...
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....
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...
Grilled Figgy Pies
Delicious figs combined with maple, walnuts and creamy mascarpone make a decadent treat that's easy to enjoy at a backyard...
Walnut Honey Cake
This light and fluffy marvel all but melts in your mouth. Back in the day, it took effort for my...