Almond & Cranberry Coconut Bread
Here’s an all-around great bread for any season. The red bursts of cranberry lend every slice extra appeal for Christmastime....
Almond Macaroons
These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves...
Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
I find myself turning to this quick and easy chicken salad for many weeknight dinners. It’s the perfect combination of...
Chocolate Cake Roll with Praline Filling
This show-stopping cake roll was one of the first “complicated” recipes I ever attempted to prepare. I discovered it was...
Almond & Apple Wild Rice Salad
It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color. —Dan...
Holiday Kipferl Cookie
My family has been making the classic kipferl cookie on December 1 every year since I can remember. During the...
Cherry Almond Snowdrops
As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so...
Chocolate Rum Balls
Roll these truffle-like rum balls in crushed Oreos to get just the right amount of crunch. They can be made...
Apple Frangipane Phyllo Tart
An almond-flavored frangipane creates a nutty bottom layer for my apple tart. Golden phyllo dough creates a delicate and crispy...
Sweet Almond Twists
These delicate almond pastries make lovely light-as-air accompaniments for coffee, tea or cocoa. Your guests will never guess the recipe...
Coconut Caramels
When I had an abundance of coconut milk, I came up with the idea of using it to flavor homemade...
Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot Cookies
Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means "almond bread." The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century...
Honey-Lime Almond Cookies
Decades ago my grandmother passed this buttery lime cookie recipe to me. Through years of baking, our cookie memories keep...
Date Nut Balls
Partly a snack and partly a dessert, these date nut balls are easy to prepare and keep on hand for...
Little Amaretto Loaf Cakes
Using smaller pans and topping the cakes with amaretto glaze makes these loaves so incredibly moist. —Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas
Orange-Almond Choclava
A twist on classic baklava, this recipe adds semisweet chocolate to the nut filling and drizzles even more chocolate on...
Lemony Almond-Feta Green Beans
When you find a vegetable recipe that demands second helpings, it's definitely worth sharing. I made these green beans for...
Coconut-Almond Cookie Bark
As kids, my friends and I sandwiched Almond Joys between cookies. For our high school reunion, I re-created the idea...
Holiday Danish Puffs
It's worth the extra effort to make this delightful candy cane-shaped dessert. Best of all, the recipe makes two pastries,...
Cauliflower with Roasted Almond & Pepper Dip
This tasty vegetable side dish can set a chilling scene on Halloween if you style it to look like a...
Trail Mix Slices
With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.—Donna...
Chinese Chard with Almonds
The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes an amazing side dish, especially in spring....
Moroccan Cauliflower and Almond Soup
This soup tastes rich and decadent but is really very healthy! Bonus—it is vegan and also makes your house smell...
Mango Almond Icebox Cake
This recipe was inspired by my friend who asked me to make a mango cake. It's easy to prepare, refreshing,...
Nut Butter Cups
My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them....
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 Mocha Dusted Almonds
I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them...
Gingered Almond Truffle Tart
Fresh ginger complements the chocolate truffle filling in this elegant, almost sinful tart. Small servings are best! —Janice Elder, Charlotte,...
Frozen Lime Cake
We've got just the thing for block parties, cookouts or anytime you need a super cool dessert. Making the crust...