RecipesOrange-Honey Cashew Chicken The sweet honey-citrus sauce turns ordinary poultry into something special. “I like to serve it with rice or riced potatoes,” notes Raymonde Bourgeois of Swastika, Ontario.
RecipesCranberry-Cashew Drop Cookies This exceptional cookie features a wonderful chunky combination of cashews, dried cranberries and white chips. Make plenty. They will disappear quickly.
RecipesSouthern Banana Nut Bread One day I had two ripe bananas and decided to make banana bread. I found this recipe in an old church recipe book. It really is good with pecans in the bread and in the topping, which makes it unique.
RecipesCranberry Almond Bark The addition of dried cranberries makes this almond bark extra special. It looks impressive but is really quick and easy to make. —Elizabeth Hodges, Regina Beach, Saskatchewan
RecipesSpicy Mixed Nuts Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It’s a smart solution for holiday snacking and gift giving. —Delores Hill, Helena, Montana
RecipesGreen Beans Amandine It’s hard to improve on the taste Mother Nature gives to fresh green beans, but Mom has done just that for years using this green beans amandine recipe. I have always thought the crunchy almonds were a super addition. —Brenda DuFresne, Midland, Michigan
RecipesGarlic Pumpkin Seeds Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds guests will be scooping out at your pumpkin-carving party? This yummy, microwave-easy recipe is the answer! Save some for yourself before they’re gone! —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
RecipesRed Pepper Tapenade When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. —Donna Magliaro, Denville, New Jersey
RecipesWhite Chocolate Bread Pudding Homey, cozy, comforting, indulgent…this rich bread pudding represents everything I love about the holidays. For an elegant look, serve it in martini glasses. —Barb Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
RecipesSoft Almond Biscotti Bars These bars are a variation on the fabulous cinnamon almond biscotti that my mother and grandmother always made for the holidays. Instead of crisp, crumbly cookies that are difficult to shape, these bars are chewy and satisfying with cinnamon flavor and toasted almonds inside and out. —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts
RecipesAlmond Croissants This tender almond croissant recipe is a little lighter than others I’ve tried. A close friend of mine serves these every Christmas and Easter.
RecipesMaple Bourbon Salmon This flavorful salmon feels fancy for a holiday but it is so simple to make! —Diane Higgins, Tampa, Florida
RecipesNutella Cinnamon Rolls These jumbo Nutella cinnamon rolls will stand alone at your next brunch. Bursting with chocolate, hazelnut, espresso and cinnamon, they will please any palate and bring to mind your favorite coffee shop bakery. —Pam Ivbuls, Elkhorn, Nebraska
RecipesMorning Muffins I like to grab one of these muffins with coffee on days when I get a late start to work. It’s a quick hand-held breakfast.
RecipesChocolate Lover’s Cream Pie We love the sweet hazelnut-cocoa spread. Now try it as Nutella pie – true love! —Jenn Stewart, Lavergne, Tennessee
RecipesChristmas Eve Mice Assembling these merry mice is so much fun that the kids will definitely want to help. My daughter gave me the recipe, along with a warning…your guests just might think these treats are too cute to eat! —Margene Pons, West Valley City, Utah