RecipesAlmond Pastry Puffs This tender, nutty almond pastry is one of my favorite brunch treats. It looks and tastes so special, people won’t believe you made it yourself. It’s good that the recipe makes two! —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
RecipesChocolate-Covered Almond Butter Brickle I love a soft brittle because the texture is wonderful and different. The flavors in this one remind me of a favorite candy bar. —JoAnn Belack, Bradenton, Florida
RecipesAppetizer Stuffed Mushrooms Heat-and-serve convenience foods are forbidden in the House of Loreto Kitchen, and residents appreciate the “real” food we serve. Everyone reaches for seconds of these tasty morsels. —Judith LaBrozzi, Canton, Ohio
RecipesBacon-Pecan Chocolate Truffles I love eating these truffles the day after I make them, after the full flavor of the bacon comes through. —Sylvia Shankle, Munhall, Pennsylvania
RecipesChocolate Hazelnut Truffles I’ve given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends. —Debra Pedrazzi, Ayer, Massachusetts
RecipesBroccoli-Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles I combined several recipes to come up with this dish that my family loves. It is not only quick and delicious but also healthy. I sometimes substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the pork. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
RecipesMagnolia Dream Cheesecake This is the best cheesecake you will ever taste! You’ll love the light, creamy texture bursting with peach and hazelnut flavor. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
RecipesCherry Almond Mousse Pie Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It’s a sweet yet refreshing dessert. —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
RecipesStrawberry-Chicken Salad with Buttered Pecans Having lived in several states in the South, I love tossing pecans into recipes for a little added flavor and crunch. Fresh berries and other nuts round out this hearty salad. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
RecipesGrilled Blue Cheese Sandwiches Once they try these rich tasty sandwiches, the blue cheese lovers in your family will never request a traditional grilled cheese sandwich again!
RecipesChinese Chard with Almonds The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes an amazing side dish, especially in spring. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
RecipesNutty Chicken Sandwiches Crushed pineapple gives these chicken salad sandwiches a bit of sweetness, while pecans add a bit of crunch.
RecipesSauteed Asparagus with Mushrooms Look no further for a quick and easy sauteed asparagus recipe. This dish gets a little extra kick from Greek seasoning. — Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida
RecipesCrispy Asian Chicken Salad Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado
RecipesSlow-Cooker Cubano Sandwiches This recipe came about because I didn’t have pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead. It reminded me so much of a Cuban sandwich that I added the ham and Swiss cheese to complete the dish. Instead of adding cheese to the slow cooker, you can also build the sandwiches and top with sliced cheese. Place under the broiler to melt. —Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland
RecipesSlow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Melts After tasting a similar recipe at a sandwich shop, I knew I had to try my own version at home. I like mine even more! I like to mix equal parts salsa and ranch dressing to make a tasty sauce for these sandwiches. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia