RecipesTiramisu Nanaimo Bars I love Tiramisu. After tasting Nanaimo Bars at a local bakery, I decided to combine them with the flavors of Tiramisu. My friends and I love my creation and it is more convenient to eat than traditional Tirimisu. —Susan Riley, Allen, Texas
RecipesRaspberry-Almond Jelly Roll With a whipped cream, almond and raspberry filling, the lovely swirled slices taste as good as they look. —Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
RecipesWalnut Dessert Sauce “We have two walnut trees in our front yard, so I always have plenty of nuts for this sweet sauce,” relates Susan Zeidler of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “It’s one of my son’s favorites.”
RecipesCherry-Almond Streusel Tart Brimming with fresh cherries and topped with a crunchy streusel, this tempting tart is a great way to end dinner on a sweet note. It’s elegant, tastes delicious, and is so easy to make. —Marion Lee, Mount Hope, Ontario
RecipesSwedish Tea Ring My mother used to prepare this delightful Swedish tea ring in the ’40s, and it’s still a favorite today. Maraschino cherries add a festive touch. —Elsie Epp, Newton, Kansas
RecipesPumpkin Pecan Loaves Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I’ll wrap up a lovely loaf as a homemade gift for teachers and Sunday school leaders. —Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas
RecipesJalapeno-Pecan Cheese Spread I like to shape this pepper jelly spread like a Christmas tree around the holidays, but this is a recipe I make year-round. —Charolette Westfall, Houston, Texas
RecipesHoney Cinnamon Bars My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and serve with coffee or tea. —Diane Myers, Star, Idaho
RecipesNutty Caramel Ice Cream Cake We made this frozen treat for a family birthday party, and we received endless comments on it. It’s truly fantastic! Be sure to try the recipe with other ice cream flavors.—Tina Stelzl, Waxhaw, North Carolina
RecipesSage-Pecan Butternut Squash Ravioli I am addicted to this ravioli recipe. The sauce is incredible with any pasta, but ravioli makes it a convenient dinner-in-one. —Barbie Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
RecipesPeanut Ice Cream Pie Everyone is nuts about this rich refreshing pie. It comes in handy as a quick and easy no-bake dessert for church dinners, card parties, showers and drop-in company. Judges at a northwest Kansas fair declared it a grand-prize winner.
RecipesCranberry Nut Bark Studded with chunks or cranberries and nuts, this sweet creamy confection is the perfect last-minute gift! It’s ready to wrap in less than 30 minutes, and everyone who tries it asks for more-and requests the recipe, too.
RecipesApple Walnut Squares I MAKE “apple everything” in fall when the new crop is in, and I was happy to add this delicious recipe to my apple dishes. A lady at church shared it with me. Sometimes I’ll top the squares with a cream cheese frosting, especially if I’m having company. -Leona Pecoraro, Ravenden, Arkansas
RecipesStrawberry Nut Bread I like to make sandwiches out of this quick bread by spreading the strawberry cream cheese between two slices.
RecipesMaple Walnut Biscotti Replace melted chocolate with more maple flavor by combining 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar with 2 tablespoons maple syrup; drizzle over biscotti. — Susan Rogers, Brattleboro, Vermont