704 halva recipes

Praline macaroons from Mississippi: chewy meringue cookies built on whipped egg whites, brown sugar, and toasted pecans, each one crowned with a whole pecan half. Crisp shell, soft center, pure Southern bakery counter.

Robb's cinnamon chicken marinates boneless breasts in honey, orange juice, mustard, garlic and two teaspoons of cinnamon, then broils to a burnished, sweet-savory finish.

Homemade caramel turtle candies with pecan halves, melted caramels thinned with whipped topping, and a semi-sweet chocolate shell. Three ingredients, no thermometer.

A light, zesty stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and fresh grapefruit sections in a ginger-soy glaze. Ready in 30 minutes and loaded with bright, clean flavors.

It's incredibly delicious, and while it's cooking, the smell will have everyone in the house salivating.

Orange-glazed pecans with fresh orange juice and zest. Candied nuts simmered in citrus syrup until coated, ready in 35 minutes.

Adorable cat-shaped cookies made from refrigerated dough with pecan ears, M&M eyes, and pretzel whiskers. A fun baking project kids absolutely love.

Chocolate cupcakes stuffed with maraschino cherry and pecan cream cheese filling, topped with lush frosting, a whole cherry, and a pecan half. Holiday dessert with retro charm.

Individual chicken and vegetable casseroles with zucchini, tomato, olives, and basil baked under a chicken breast in personal-sized dishes. A light, low-calorie Mediterranean-style dinner for two.

Grilled chicken and vegetable kabobs brushed with sweet Heinz 57 and honey glaze: tender cubes threaded with peppers, onions, squash, and mushrooms, charred until sticky-brown.

Homemade chocolate fondant candies made from a sugar syrup cooked to firm-ball stage, kneaded with unsweetened chocolate, then finished with pecans or dipped in white chocolate.

Old-school Southern pralines made with Mr. Pibb (or Dr. Pepper) cola and toasted pecans. The cola adds caramel-cherry depth to the candy syrup with marshmallows for extra creaminess.

Oven-baked "fried" chicken coated in yogurt and corn flake crumbs with your choice of spices. A crispy, no-fry chicken recipe with just 4 ingredients and zero oil.

If you love the taste of irish cream you will savor these tasty treats that are perfect for a night around the fireplace.

Creamy honey-apricot salad dressing blended with sour cream and a squeeze of lemon. A sweet, tangy fruit dressing ready in minutes for green salads, fruit salads, or grain bowls.

Watercress goat cheese salad with pecan halves is a three-ingredient starter that takes 15 minutes. Peppery greens, creamy chevre, and crunchy nuts.