RecipesLemonade Dessert Here’s a tasty way to finish off your summer barbecue. Adults and kids will be standing in line for this easy-to-make treat. —Margaret Linder, Quincy, Washington
RecipesAlmond Sandies Buttery, rich and delicious, these classic almond sandies are my husband’s favorite cookie and very popular wherever I take them. —Joyce Pierce, Caledonia, Michigan
RecipesCoconut Almond Candies I love Christmas candy, and these simple but special chocolates are among my favorites. They’re easy to assemble in paper-lined muffin cups.
RecipesWarm Sticky Toffee Pudding This rich dessert is not pudding in the American sense of the word. The moist, spiced cake is loaded with mincemeat and toasted walnuts, drizzled with warm buttery toffee sauce. We like our sticky toffee pudding steaming or at room temperature. —Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida
RecipesPecan-Topped Carrot Pie People are often surprised to learn that carrots are the main ingredient in this tasty dessert. It’s a different twist! —Darlene King, Estevan, Saskatchewan
RecipesChewy Pecan Cookies Oatmeal cookies were always my son’s favorite when he was small. I wanted to send him some recently, but I couldn’t find the recipe. So, I got out the ingredients and made my own. My family thought they were the best I’ve ever made! The pecans add a real Southern touch. —Janice Jackson, Haleyville, Alabama
RecipesCoconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries A friend gave me this recipe because she knew how much I like chocolate-covered cherries. Coconut and nuts make this version absolutely divine.
RecipesCoconut Banana Bread White chocolate is the wonderfully different addition to this tropical-tasting bread. The moist slices are so scrumptious, they disappear as soon as I serve them.
RecipesPumpkin Pecan Custard My family loves pumpkin pie flavor, but this is a delicious, creamy, healthier alternative—and we don’t miss the crust at all. It firms up as it cools. —Abby Booth, Coweta, Oklahoma
RecipesGerman Chocolate Dump Cake We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good that it doesn’t need frosting. —Donna Holdbrooks, Waco, Georgia
RecipesDate-Walnut Pinwheels Every time someone drops in for coffee, I bake up a batch of these fruit and nut pastries—I always keep the ingredients in my pantry. The recipe’s a cinch to double, too, so it’s good for parties and potlucks. —Lori McLain, Denton, Texas
RecipesSalted Peanut Bars You’ll never look at Rice Krispies Treats the same way again after trying these nutty three-tiered cookie, marshmallow and cereal bars. —Denise Kirsch, McLeansboro, Illinois
RecipesCaramel Pecan Ice Cream Dessert My mother passed this old-time recipe on to me because she knew I’d want to make it. I love desserts—especially this one! —Mary Wright, Morriston, Ontario
RecipesCashew Turkey Pasta Salad Cashews add a nice crunch to this grilled turkey and spiral pasta combo. I first tasted this salad at a baby shower and asked the hostess for her recipe. Since then, I’ve served it for many occasions. -Karen Wyffels, Lino Lakes, Minnesota
RecipesPecan Apple Pancakes Weekend brunches are a big deal here in Texas, and these sweet, well-spiced pancakes make any breakfast special. So put on your apron and invite the neighbors in! —Sharon Richardson, Dallas, Texas
RecipesCrunchy Cashew Pork “I enjoy the crunchiness of the cashews and fresh veggies in this colorful medley,” relates Myra Innes from Auburn, Kansas. “Besides being quick to fix, it’s pretty enough to serve company.”