RecipesNever-Fail Pecan Pie This incredible pecan pie recipe came from my mother-in-law. Her pies were a were a hit everywhere she took them and I never saw anyone not enjoy each mouthful! She was kind enough to pass this recipe on to me, and it’s one that I really enjoy making. —Beverly Materne, Reeves, Louisiana
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.
RecipesDouble Chocolate Chip Cookies “Who doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies?” inquires field editor Diane Hixon, who credits cocoa in the batter for the double dose of chocolate in her treats. These disappear fast from the cookie jar in her Niceville, Florida home!
RecipesBlueberry-Apple Cobbler with Almond Topping This recipe uses the best cobbler topping I’ve found. Combine the buttery richness of a cobbler with the crunch of a crumble for a wonderful dessert or brunch dish. — Cathy Rau, Newport, Oregon
RecipesSoul-Satisfying Oatmeal Waffles These waffles freeze well, so toast them all week long. For a fall version, substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for 1/2 cup of milk. —Jeanne Stickell, Tucson, Arizona
RecipesLemon Pecan Pound Cake A pretty glaze gives this tender lemon pecan pound cake an extra boost of citrus. For variety, I sometimes substitute grated orange peel and orange juice for the lemons. —Laura Comitz, Enoa, Pennsylvania
RecipesPecan Thumbprint Cookies This versatile recipe couldn’t be easier or yummier! Switch things up by using several different jams or jellies. —Georgia MacDonald, Dover, New Hampshire
RecipesChocolate-Praline Layer Cake For the chocolate-lover in all of us, this dessert is the one. Packed with pecans, the luscious layers are topped off with heart-shaped chocolate candies. Every day is Valentine’s Day with this cake!—Kathy Engler, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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
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
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!
RecipesBaked Almond Chicken Breasts Tender, golden almond chicken and creamy sauce make this entree one of my favorites. —Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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
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.”
RecipesOrange-Sugared Pecans I regularly cook up these candied pecans for Christmas gift-giving and family munching. The citrusy-sweet flavor is different and delicious.
RecipesCinnamon-Sugar Coffee Cake I’m a big fan of coffee cake, but I wanted to come up with a lighter version. This rendition has less fat and sugar, but it still tastes great. It’s a fabulous addition to breakfast! —Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas