RecipesGerman Stollen My family and friends agree that the holidays just wouldn’t be the same without this traditional stollen. —Valeria Mauik, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
RecipesPoppy Seed Tossed Salad So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who said she didn’t like salads tried this one and ended up taking the leftovers home. I rank it in the top 10 of the best recipes I’ve collected.
RecipesCrunchy Almond Turkey Casserole A special cousin shared the recipe for this comforting casserole. The almonds and water chestnuts give it a nice crunch. —Jill Black, Troy, Ontario
RecipesFruit-Pecan Pork Roast This spectacular roast was a huge hit with members of the cooking club I belong to. The sweet, tangy fruit glaze looks lovely and is a wonderful complement to the juicy pork. It’s a family favorite for special occasions and holidays. -Gay Flynn, Bellevue, Nebraska
RecipesSlow-Cooked Curry Chicken Our three children love the spicy flavors found in this Crock-Pot chicken curry. Add more or less curry depending on your taste preferences. —Helen Toulantis, Wantagh, New York
RecipesPull-Apart Sticky Bun Ring Moist, sticky and filled with rich maple flavor, this treat tastes as delicious as it looks. The gooey cream cheese inside is sure to get mouths watering. —Doreen Wright-Laukaitis, Oxford, Massachusetts
RecipesOat Nut Bread A bread machine makes the process of preparing homemade bread so much easier. Toasted nuts enhance the flavor of this lovely loaf. —Diane Morrill, Grand Forks, North Dakota
RecipesCaramel Cashew Clusters Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them. After some trial and error, I came up with a winning recipe. —Karen Daniels, Jefferson City, Missouri
RecipesAlmond Pear Torte Yum! This recipe combines cheesecake, pears and nutmeg for a scrumptious holiday dessert. I sprinkle slivered almonds on top. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
RecipesBlueberry Walnut Bars With power-packing oats, walnuts and blueberries, kids aren’t the only ones that are going to love this sweet treat. Health-minded parents can feel good about these bars, too. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida
RecipesAir-Fryer Almond Chicken My husband bought an air fryer after seeing it on television. We use it at least twice a week now! The chicken recipes that we have tried are especially good because of how moist the chicken remains. We started a low-carb diet and did not want to use bread crumbs, so we tried almonds. It’s become a favorite. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
RecipesHoliday Cranberry-Walnut Salad A warm salad is a nice change of pace at holiday dinners. Port wine infuses cranberries with flavor, while balsamic vinegar adds a bit of tang to the dressing.—Becky Walch, Manteca, California
RecipesBanana Chip Pancakes These fluffy banana chocolate chip pancakes can be adjusted to your heart’s content! One of my kids eats the plain banana pancakes, another likes just chocolate chips added and a third one goes for the works. —Christeen Kelley, Newark, California
RecipesApricot Pinwheels I decorate my little spirals with vanilla icing, but they’re yummy without it, too. Dried apricots and lots of spice give the cookies Old World flavor. —Beverly Sadergaski, Saint Cloud, Minnesota
RecipesChocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Macaroons These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
RecipesButternut Squash Cake Roll Elizabeth Nelson of Manning, North Dakota is sweet on squash! Her pretty dessert is perfect for an autumn special occasion.