Baklava Cheesecake Tarts
I love the sticky honey syrup, spices, nuts and crispy phyllo of homemade baklava but don’t want the fuss of...
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...
Finger Sandwiches
You can also tuck the carrots inside two slices of bread, so they stick out both ends of the sandwich....
Honey Caramels
I love whipping up a batch of homemade honey-sweetened caramels for my family and friends. Sometimes I replace the walnuts...
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Start your day with a stack of banana oatmeal pancakes that are filled with nutrient-rich grains, oats, bananas and walnuts.
Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes
Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab...
Morning Glory Pancakes
These pancakes were inspired by the popular Morning Glory muffins. They are fluffy and delectable without all the oil, but...
Orange Poppy Seed Salad
In our area, olives, walnuts, pomegranates and oranges are grown locally, and I love using them in recipes. I include...
Strawberry Walnut Torte
This is a special treat I love to make and everyone looks forward to a nice slice with lots of...
Roasted Green Beans with Lemon & Walnuts
I first tasted roasted green beans in a Chinese restaurant and fell in love with the texture and flavor. This...
Honey Nut & Cream Cheese Baklava
I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy...
Sweet Potato Cake
Grated raw sweet potatoes give this sweet potato cake a light, airy texture that is divine paired with a thick,...
Sweet Potato Bread
One slice of this warm, tender sweet potato bread and you’ll see why it’s one of our favorite sweet potato...
Date-Walnut Pinwheels
Every time someone drops in for coffee, I bake up a batch of these fruit and nut pastries—I always keep...
Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts
What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful,...
Charoset
This easy charoset recipe, a sweet combination of apples and walnuts, is a must-have at every Passover table.
Roasted Squash and Carrots
Sweet and savory, roasted squash and carrots are cooked with crunchy walnuts, brown sugar and warming spices for a side...
Carrot Dump Cake
Because our family adores carrot cake, I experimented to find an easy way to make it so we could enjoy...
Date Nut Log
My mother served this dessert one year after a big holiday meal. We all thought it was delicious. Since then...
Dream Bars
Dream Bars come from Hillary Lawson of Plummer, Idaho. "These bar cookies are a family favorite and excellent travelers," explains...
Poteca Nut Roll
My mother-in-law brought this recipe from Yugoslavia in the early 1900's. It was a tradition in her family to serve...
Icebox Cookies
This cookie recipe from my 91-year-old grandmother was my grandfather's favorite. She still makes them and sends us home with...
Banana Nut Layer Cake
"This cake is the top choice of the 'birthday child' in our family!" says Patsy Howard of Bakersfield, California.
Easy Cranberry Nut Dessert
When time's short, Peggy Van Arsdale recommends this pie that doesn't need a crust. "It's unbelievably easy," says the Trenton,...
Toasted Coconut Cookies
These cookies have coconuts, walnuts and oats to make them a satisfying snack no matter what time of day. They're...
Cranberry Nut Stuffing
This recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving get-together. The cranberries really make it different from other stuffing. You will be...
Cranberry Nut Swirls
This recipe originated with my sister-in-law. It gets used a lot over the holidays when we want to pull a...
Cranberry Walnut Tart
Meet the Cook: People tell me that they like the combination of a tart cranberry taste and the crunchy walnut...
Black Walnut Brownies
These brownies, studded with big chunks of black walnuts, are crisp on top and chewy inside. Our friends have given...