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54 recipes tagged with nuts.
A guide to adding fruits, nuts, or marshmallows to a prepared gelatin dessert. Chill the gelatin until syrupy, fold in up to 1 1/2 cups of additions, then…
Classic candied apples with a glossy red sugar coating, optionally flavored with cinnamon and finished with chopped nuts.
About 1 ¼ pounds The easiest chocolate candy to make is also infinitely variable. Pair the type of chocolate with compatible fruits and nuts. For…
A quick flavor variation for French or meringue buttercream, folding in praline, toasted nuts, or chestnut puree with optional Frangelico.
About 1 ½ cups Here the richness of mayonnaise is tempered by the addition of cooked, mashed potato and/or ground nuts. Both versions are excellent as a…
A light, airy French meringue cake layer made with toasted nuts and cornstarch. Baked at a low temperature until crisp, it is used as a component for…
About 30 squares or diamonds Baklava is popular in Greece and throughout the Middle East. Layered with nuts and drenched in sugar syrup or honey, it is…
2 to 4 servings Muesli, also called Swiss oatmeal, was developed in the late nineteenth century by a Swiss physician. Eat it at room temperature or…
4 servings Include both dark and light meat for the best flavor. For the ultimate chicken or turkey salad, smoke or grill the poultry. Cool the meat…
20 servings This is a very heavy, dense “cake” that keeps well for months. It can be served in tiny slivers on its own, but we love it served with a…
Twelve 2 × 2 ¾-inch bars These “energy” bars are easy to make. Vary the flavor to your taste by substituting ½ cup dried cherries or raisins for an equal…
Two 9 × 5-inch loaves This light fruitcake is our favorite. Once cooled, we soak it with brandy. Please read About Fruitcakes. Have all ingredients at…
A richer dish than I above. This may be assembled up to 8 hours ahead, refrigerated, uncovered, then baked.
A classic fondant made from sugar, water, and corn syrup, cooked to the soft-ball stage and kneaded until smooth. It can be used as a candy base or…
A sweet and nutty filling mixture with chocolate, dried fruit, and warm spices, suitable for filling a 9-inch ring.
These bran muffins are packed with dried fruits and nuts. The batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six weeks, allowing you to bake fresh…
12 muffins Loaded with shredded carrots and apple, nuts, and dried fruit, these muffins are downright wholesome. Fortunately, they make up for their…
4 to 6 servings One of our closest friends shared this salad with us. It quickly became a staple in our house and is truly greater than the sum of its…
Roasted mixed nuts tossed with butter or olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper, baked until lightly browned.
A versatile compound butter recipe with many optional flavor additions, from nuts and herbs to caviar and miso. Use to flavor other dishes.
9 ½ cups This full-flavored granola, which is cooked until “well done,” has an almost savory quality. We think of it as granola for people who don’t like…
A sweet, thick fruit and nut filling made with evaporated milk, dates, figs, and toasted nuts, flavored with vanilla.
These giant kitchen-sink cookies are customizable with your choice of chocolaty, nutty, salty, and chewy add-ins. Perfect for ice cream sandwiches or as…
Charoset is a symbolic Passover dish with two common variations: a Sephardic dried fruit paste and an Ashkenazi spiced apple relish. Both are sweet and…
One 9-inch tart In this rich tart, nuts are enrobed in amber caramel and baked to sticky perfection.
These whole wheat muffins are packed with wild blueberries and pecans, topped with a tangy lemon icing. A healthy and delicious snack inspired by a novel.
These chocolate clusters combine melted semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with dried fruit and toasted nuts. They are easy to make and perfect for a…
A warm and creamy breakfast bowl made with sautéed apples, nuts, coconut milk, and warming spices, topped with optional bananas and coconut butter.
About forty-eight 1 ½-inch cookies For tips on working with egg whites, see Beating Eggs. To make chocolate meringue kisses, whisk ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa…
Caramel corn is a sweet and crunchy snack made from popcorn, nuts, and coconut, coated in a homemade caramel. It can be enjoyed on its own or as a topping…
A versatile streusel topping for coffee cakes, muffins, pies, crumbles, or crisps. Made with sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon, with optional nuts and…
Fifty-four 2 × 1-inch bars Add the optional coconut flakes, and you may call these Magic Cookie Bars. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 × 9 × 2-inch…
4 servings This dish has been known to convert beet-haters. If your kitchen has poor ventilation, you may warm ¼ cup store-bought balsamic glaze over low…
Smoked almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts tossed with butter and sweet rub. Perfect for snacking or gifting.
A surprisingly delicious cake made with condensed tomato soup, warm spices, nuts, and raisins. Topped with frosting or powdered sugar.
About forty-two 1 ½-inch cookies You may call these thimble cookies, deep-well cookies, or thumbprint cookies, but a rose by any other name…
These candied nuts are coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked until crunchy. Perfect for snacking or as a party appetizer.
A hearty granola packed with oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruits. Perfect for breakfast or snacking, customizable with your favorite add-ins.
A creamy farro porridge cooked with milk, cinnamon, and lemon, topped with cream, fresh fruit, and toasted pecans.
A simple, speedy gluten-free banana bread made with teff flour and all-purpose gluten-free flour. It's bready, slightly sweet, and perfect any time of day.
A refreshing bowl of coconut yogurt topped with blueberries, almond butter, and homemade rosewater bliss balls. The bliss balls are packed with nuts…
Homemade fortune cookies with customizable messages, perfect for celebrations. These cookies are light, crisp, and can be dipped in chocolate and nuts.
This homemade granola is gluten-free, low in sugar, and uses fruit molasses for natural sweetness. It's crunchy and tangy, perfect for breakfast or a…
A sophisticated dessert featuring preserved lemon cream, pistachio dukkah, cherry-rosewater sorbet, and ras el hanout caramel sauce. This unique…
A classic coffee cake with a cinnamon-nut swirl, moist and tender from sour cream, topped with a generous layer of cinnamon-sugar.
A boneless leg of lamb is slow-roasted until tender, then served with roasted carrots, parsnips, and leeks. A bright pistachio, mint, and parsley…
Sweet and spicy nuts coated with a sugar-spice mixture and baked until golden. Perfect for snacking or gifting.
A fragrant saffron chicken and rice dish with toasted nuts and a creamy tahini yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired meal is ready in 40 minutes.
A healthy, not-too-sweet granola made with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Serve with yogurt and fresh fruit for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
A classic banana bread made with ripe bananas, butter, and warm spices. This moist loaf is perfect for breakfast or a snack.
These classic chocolate chip cookies feature blended oatmeal and grated Hershey bar for extra texture. Rich and nutty, they are a favorite for cookie…
Mini Bundt cakes infused with rum glaze and topped with nuts. A delightful dessert for any occasion.
A quick and easy chocolate pudding cake made in the microwave. Serve warm with fruit or whipped cream.
A sweet and chunky apple-date mixture with walnuts, traditionally served during Passover. This Sephardic charoset is flavored with grape juice or wine and…
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