RecipesDixie Pie When Mom baked this old-fashioned sugar pie, family members would clamor for second servings. We love the combination of cinnamon, coconut, nuts and raisins. She’d sometimes toss in a few chocolate chips for variety. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner were not complete without this dessert.
RecipesPecan Pie This pie was always a favorite for birthdays while my children were grouping up. They never liked the typical party cakes. My mother gave me the old-fashioned recipe for lard crust…it turns out every time!
RecipesBanana Nut Fruitcake Combining two popular baked goods – banana bread and fruitcake – yielded this treat. Even people who don’t care for fruitcake will like this version!
RecipesGluten-Free Banana Bread This gluten-free banana bread recipe isn’t dry and crumbly—it tastes like the real thing. I hope you try it! —Gladys Arnold, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
RecipesSwedish Almond Rusks Not too sweet, these nutty, crunchy cookies go well with a cup of hot coffee…and travel well in care packages, too!
RecipesSpicy Seafood Stew The hardest part of this quick and easy recipe is peeling and dicing the potatoes—and you can even do that the night before. Just place the potatoes in water and store them in the refrigerator overnight to speed up assembly the next day. —Bonnie Marlow, Ottoville, Ohio
RecipesAutumn Apple Torte During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples galore. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California
RecipesMaple Walnut Cake This maple-flavored cake with candied walnuts honors beloved my grandpa, who made maple syrup when I was a child. It honors his memory and has proven to be a favorite with family and friends throughout the years. —Lori Fee, Middlesex, New York
RecipesCherry Almond Snowdrops As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so they’re perfect for the busy holidays. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
RecipesGolden Apple Pie Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one’s the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been awarded blue ribbons at a couple of local fairs. —Theresa Brazil, Petaluma, California
RecipesApple Walnut Pancakes The whole wheat flavor really comes through in these hearty pancakes. They taste amazing with a light touch of maple syrup. —Kerry Blondheim, Denmark, Wisconsin
RecipesGluten-Free Almond Crispies Here’s a wonderful treat everyone in the family can enjoy. Ideal with milk or tea, these cookies have cinnamon and maple in every crunchy bite. —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
RecipesBaked Almond Chicken Breasts Tender, golden almond chicken and creamy sauce make this entree one of my favorites. —Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
RecipesWalnut-Crusted Salmon Whenever I can get salmon for a good price, I always turn to this simple and delicious recipe. It’s good served with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans, too. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
RecipesDream Bars Dream Bars come from Hillary Lawson of Plummer, Idaho. “These bar cookies are a family favorite and excellent travelers,” explains Hillary. “Wonderfully moist and chewy, they’re define winners with the men and kids.”
RecipesMorning Glory Pancakes These pancakes were inspired by the popular Morning Glory muffins. They are fluffy and delectable without all the oil, but they have the same carrot, fruit and nut flavors.— Kurt Wait, Redwood City, California