RecipesPoteca Nut Roll My mother-in-law brought this recipe from Yugoslavia in the early 1900’s. It was a tradition in her family to serve it for holidays and special occasions. Now it’s my tradition. Family members often help roll our the dough and add the filling. —Mrs. Anthony Setta, Saegertown, Pennsylvania
RecipesChocolate-Hazelnut Fruit Pizza You can prepare this snackable pizza in just 10 minutes! It’s a fun way to sneak in those daily servings of fruit. —Dalynn Dowling, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota
RecipesDown South Sweet Tea Cake I think this recipe combines two of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans! Using a cake mix simplifies prep and helps ease the holiday time crunch. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina
RecipesPineapple-Pecan Cheese Spread This smooth and creamy cheese spread is chock-full of red pepper, green chiles and crunchy pecans. It’s always a hit, and is a sure-fire way to get the kids to eat more veggies. —Cynde Sonnier, Mont Belvieu, Texas
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
RecipesOatmeal Pecan Cookies It’s hard to stop munching on these delightful cookies,” admits Debbi Smith, field editor from Crossett, Arkansas.
RecipesBen’s English Toffee I’ve been cooking since I was very young, and I first made this toffee recipe when I was 12 years old. I love to prepare desserts—candy is my favorite. —Ben Lohse, Worcester, Pennsylvania
RecipesCoconut Pecan Cookies These golden brown cookies will remind you of German chocolate cake, with chocolate chips and coconut in the batter and a yummy pecan-coconut frosting. A drizzle of chocolate tops them off in a festive way. -Diane Selich Vassar, Michigan
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
RecipesButtermilk Banana Cake Meet the Cook: When I was a girl, this was my family’s favorite Sunday cake. Since I’m “nuts” about nuts, I added the pecans. It became our youngsters’ favorite as well. My husband and I have four grown children and seven grandchildren. -Arlene Grenz, Linton, North Dakota
RecipesAlmond Cream Spritz Love spritz cookies at Christmastime? Try this version featuring almond-flavored dough. Sprinkle them with colored sugar for the holidays or chopped almonds for everyday cookies. —Jo-Anne Cooper, Camrose, Alberta
RecipesHoney-Pecan Kiwi Salad This dish won second place in a summer salad recipe feature published in our local newspaper. But it takes first place with my family, always happy to try my new creations. —Marla Arbet, Kenosha, Wisconsin
RecipesSpinach Almond Salad “I’m asked for the recipe every time I serve this salad. It’s just lovely.” —Jennie Richards, Riverton, Utah
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
RecipesChocolate Pecan Pie This recipe originated here in Louisville. It is often served during the famous Kentucky Derby, but it’s good any other time of year, too!