Roasting greatly elevates the flavor of food like nuts, activating the Maillard reaction (not to be confused with caramelization) to darken their color and enhance both texture and taste. Roasted nuts ...

Nothing is quite as wholesome as home-roasting your own nuts. It's definitely a conversation starter for your next dinner party. With that said, there's one safety tip to keep in mind: You must roast ...

I don’t know much about these nuts, except they are really, really good. My friend Victor raved about them, then brought them to a potluck and he wasn’t wrong. The story is that the recipe is from the ...

Some mornings I feel like I have nothing edible in my kitchen, usually after a missed grocery run. This time, my options were my sometimes-nemesis, oatmeal, or the dregs of Raisin Bran. (Not all ...

Spread 1/2 cup raw nuts in an even layer on a large microwave-safe plate. Microwave on High for 1 minute. Stir; microwave on High, in 30-second increments, stirring and tossing after each increment, ...

I have a cooking recommendation that works any time, but it’s especially good for the holidays when we tend to eat so much stuff that’s not necessarily very healthy. This recipe makes roasted pecans ...

Almonds are a delicious, versatile snack packed with nutrients and healthy fats. You can amp up their rich flavor in many ...

Most of the time, I lightly toast my nuts to enhance their flavor. And I’m not alone: Many recipes that call for nuts, also call for toasting the nuts because it makes such a difference in the overall ...