pomegranate, apple & pear salad

Really, the title of the lip-smacking recipe should read: Incredible Salad of Crisp Romaine, Tart Pom Seeds, Crunchy Apples and Sweet Pears, all tossed in a Maple Balsamic Dressing and topped with Homemade Bacon Roasted Pecans. A mouthful, but a delicious one at that.

 

juicy lime pecan chicken

This recipe is to cooking what “Smoke on the Water” is to my kids’ learning guitar. No matter your skill level, it’ll always turn out good. But the similarities don’t end there – both have 4 simple steps and both are confidence boosters that’ll have you showing off for company. Now that you’ve nailed this classic, it’s time to move onto some new creations.

 

maple spiced nuts

These roasted sweet (thanks to maple syrup) and spicy (cayenne pepper) mixed nuts are the perfect snack.

 

the ultimate mason jar salad

Packing lunch isn't always easy when you're on-the-go but this Mason Jar Kale, Pecan & Fennel Salad might be just the answer. Layer your trusty mason jar with iron-rich baby kale, tangy Granny Smith apples, toasted pecans, tart cranberries, sweet dates, herby fennel and our flavorful maple shallot dressing for a portable meal that's always ready when you are.

 

sweet squash, pear & spicy pecan salad

One bite of sweet roasted squash, spicy pecans and juicy pears and you won't be able to put your fork down.

 

praline-topped sweet potato casserole

Eureka! We’ve discovered the 32nd flavor! A scoop of this irresistible side dish – pillowy mashed sweet potatoes buried under a crunchy streusel topping – and you’ll see why it belongs alongside Rocky Road and Mint Chocolate Chip. Enjoy the sweet satisfaction without the ice cream headache, but come Thanksgiving, look for our creation (Pilgrim Praline? Yummy Yam?) in the freezer case.

 

sweet potato pie with pecan praline sauce

This delicious sweet potato pie recipe is a side dish AND a dessert that offers up the best of all worlds...smooth and silky sweet potato filling is sandwiched between a gingersnap pecan crust and gingersnap crumble topping. As if all that wasn't enough to get you drooling, we've created a pecan praline sauce that'll have you licking the plate.

 

roasted vegetables with pecans & parmesan

What's the best way to get everyone to eat their veggies? With this easy and elegant recipe for Roasted Vegetables. Sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips are roasted to sweet perfection and then topped with a Pecan Parmesan Gremolata, a zesty combination of pecans, parmesan and parsley.

 

chocolate coconut pecan pie

Lisa has taken the humdrum pecan pie and elevated it to heavenly heights with this Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie. While this divine dessert has the golden gooey filling, it also has the bonus of a blissfully buttery and crisp crust topped with tasty toasted pecans, fanciful flaked coconut and scrumptious semi-sweet chocolate…if that's not a mouthful, we don't know what is.

 

orange, pecan & almond granola

This crunchy concoction of dried zesty oranges, tropical mangoes, sweet cherries, rich dark chocolate, nutty pecans and chopped almonds makes for the perfect breakfast or satisfying snack.