Walnut SnacksToast on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees) or use microwave (we zap a large bowl of them for 6 minutes, but suggest you experiment for yourself). Walnuts can also be toasted in a dry skillet or sautéed with butter and suga…
Red Pepper and Walnut Dip – “Muhammara”1 15-ounce jar roasted red bell peppers1 cup coarsely ground shelled walnuts3 tablespoons bread crumbsJuice of 1 lemon4 teaspoons pomegranate molasses (available at Middle Eastern grocers)1/4 teaspoon red chili…
Easy and Durable Basil-Walnut PestoPlace one cup of walnuts, 1 minced garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt in your food processor and grind till nuts are grainy. Add three cups of fresh basil leaves (till it fills your container), drizzle 1/4 t…
Quick Cucumber Walnut Soup4 Cucumbers, peeled and sliced(1/2 Bunch of Parsley optional)1/2 Bunch fresh mint(1 Bunch of chopped scallions-optional)1/2 Small onion, peeled and sliced1/3 Cup of champagne vinegar (white vinegar fine)6 Ounces of plain yo…

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Henderson--Inspired Walnutted Wild Rice1 cup golden raisins1/2 cup dry sherry1 cup wild rice1 cup of brown rice4 2/3 cups of chicken broth3/4 stick or less of unsalted butter1 cup of walnut halves salt, pepper and parsley to tasteSimmer raisins in s…
For SaladsMarinate chopped onions in equal parts olive oil and balsamic vinegar, add salt, pepper and a handful of walnuts. Mix with salad of choice (endive, arugula, lettuce, sliced pears, or when you can find it, Miner's Lettuce*). Great with goat…

With Fruit

Walnuts are wonderful with prunes and cheese as hors d'oeuvres.  We serve as a dessert with home-made fig preserves or stewed pear, or after dinner with fresh fruit.

Walnut-Pie-in-A-Hurry(ideal for the desperate since pie takes under 15 minutes to prepare followed by 50-60 minutes to bake.)2 tbspns melted butter1 cup sugar (white or brown)1 cup light Karo corn syrup3 slightly beaten eggs1 tspn vanilla2 cups waln…
Lupe's Nutted Brussels SproutsFind the freshest of these little cabbages you can, the smaller, the better. Remove from the stalk, slice off the ends and boil 8-10 minutes until cooked but still firm. Arrange on an oven-proof platter, sprinkle with g…
GremolataFor extra taste and crunch, add chopped walnuts to lemon zest and minced garlic and parsley gremolata that you sprinkle on top ofbraised lamb shanks or veal dishes! If you are in a hurry, just mix chopped walnuts and parsley, and ready to g…