Soul-Satisfying Oatmeal Waffles
These waffles freeze well, so toast them all week long. For a fall version, substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for...
Holiday Rum Balls
I make these rum balls for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to...
Gingerbread with Fig-Walnut Sauce
I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavor. It really enhances the...
Baklava Cheesecake
With sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs, my unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special...
Walnut Caramels
My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her...
Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts
My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family...
Peach Bruschetta
As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite...
Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve
Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve...
Chocolate Cherry Candies
I make these only at Christmastime for family and a few close friends; my family really looks forward to this...
Cranberry Sauce with Walnuts
Traditional cranberry sauce is nice, but this jazzed-up version is several steps above. It travels well, and all the women...
Mocha Nut Balls
"These tender, flavorfufl cookies are so addictive, I always know I have to make a double batch. The family demands...
Walnut Banana Cupcakes
What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I...
Coconut Drop Cookies
Cathy Wilson says her mom-Winnie Nash- added nutritional ingredients to recipes whenever she could. “Chock-full of nuts and oats, these...
Chicken Avocado Salad
This is the first time I've ever shared this recipe, but it's one that my family and friends request for...
Walnut Rice
“I always get compliments whenever I serve it, and there are never any leftovers. The short prep and cooking time...
Tomato Walnut Tilapia
Tomato, bread crumbs and crunchy walnuts dress up pan tilapia fillets in this favorite recipe. I serve it with cooked...
Banana-Walnut Mini Loaves
We have many walnut trees in Pennsylvania. You have to collect and crack a lot of nuts for a pound...
Chocolate Walnut Crescents
I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They're so pretty sprinkled with...
Horn Walnut Cookies
It takes only a few ingredients to create these elegant and delicious horns. This is a terrific make-ahead recipe because...
Dijon-Walnut Spinach Salad
This family favorite of ours has a great fresh taste, lots of different textures and can be tossed together in...
Coconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries
A friend gave me this recipe because she knew how much I like chocolate-covered cherries. Coconut and nuts make this...
Homemade Brownie Sundaes
I serve this super dessert often at baseball barbecues or whenever I have a large group in. Homemade brownies and...
Coconut Pineapple Cake
This cake is incredibly moist and dense, which makes it ideal for chilling and cutting up ahead of time to...
Walnut-Maple Chiffon Cake
The men in the family often request this chiffon cake for their birthdays. The glaze is irresistible.
Date-Nut Bran Muffins
This excellent bran muffin recipe has been in Daria Burcar's family over 25 years. "They're incredibly moist and chock-full of...
Broccoli Walnut Salad
—Chriselda Tucker, Portland, Oregon
Stir-Fried Walnut Chicken
I prepare this simple stir-fry often because I love tasting the results. The meal-in-one recipe is perfect for busy weeknights....
Sour Cream Walnut Cake
Over the years, with much trial and error, I have developed into a good basic cook. It's so nice to...
Triple-Nut Candy
I've been making homemade candy for years. Family and friends look forward to this caramel and nut sweet treat each...