RecipesAlmond-Coconut Lemon Bars Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesOrange-Pistachio Quinoa Salad Add this fresh and healthy quinoa recipe to your holiday spread. Its citrusy, nutty taste is simply delicious. —Jean Greenfield, San Anselmo, California
RecipesSavory-Crust Chicken Pie Everyone will love the hearty combination of vegetables, chicken and sauce in this unique version of chicken potpie. And the tasty homemade crust is so simple to prepare.
RecipesWalnut Pear Coffee Cake This moist coffee cake goes great with a cup of coffee at breakfast but also makes a delicious snack or dessert. When I bring it to work, it disappears in minutes. —Darlene Spalding, Lynden, Washington
RecipesLime-in-the-Coconut Almond Bark I love the combination of flavors in this tropical treat, and it takes mere minutes to make. If you need something for a school or church bake sale, this will get you out of the kitchen in a flash. —Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois
RecipesCinnamon-Pear Rustic Tart I was lucky enough to spend the holidays with my husband’s family in Montana. I loved the rustic simplicity of each dish we tasted, especially this rustic pear tart my mother-in-law made. —Leah Waldo, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
RecipesApple Cranberry Cashew Salad When you want to serve a salad with some pizzazz and is sure to please, try this one. It has crisp apples, crunchy pecans and sweet dried cranberries…delicious.—Susan Jones, Appleton, Wisconsin
RecipesHalloween Candy Bark My kids and I wanted to make a treat using the beautiful colors of fall and some candy that’s special for Halloween. Let the kids customize by using their favorite candies and cookies.—Peggie Brott, Carthage, New York
RecipesCranberry Walnut Bread This family favorite comes from a collection of Amish recipes. I gave the recipe to several friends, and everyone loves it. Loaded with cranberries, nuts and cinnamon flavor, it’s perfect for fall and winter.
RecipesLi’l Pecan Pies These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package. The tarts are perfect for two. —Christine Boitos, Livonia, Michigan
RecipesAustrian Chocolate Balls I love to prepare these chocolate balls for family gatherings, to share at work or when I have a craving for chocolate! They’re not too sweet and the glaze makes them pretty. —Lisa Malshuk, Bellow Falls, Vermont
RecipesCandied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans This nice old-fashioned side dish is perfect for the holidays and easily down-sized for two, it’s a dish that can be made often to complement any meal. The touch of pineapple juice adds a nice flavor. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana
RecipesChewy Date Nut Bars You’ll need just six ingredients, including a convenient boxed cake mix, to bake up these chewy bars chock-full of walnuts and dates. They are my husband’s favorite snack, and he loves to take them to work. I often whip up a batch for bake sales or to share with my co-workers at our local car dealership.
RecipesApple Crumb Tart with Cinnamon Cream I love homemade apple pie but don’t always have time to make it. For a fabulous shortcut, use a cookie mix and precooked apples. —Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey
RecipesOatmeal Pecan Cookies It’s hard to stop munching on these delightful cookies,” admits Debbi Smith, field editor from Crossett, Arkansas.
RecipesHazelnut and Pear Salad My husband, daughter and I raise hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley-so this salad is a family favorite. Since our home state of Oregon grows pears and cherries, too, I included them in the recipe I dreamed up. —Karen Kirsch, Saint Paul, Oregon