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Chocolate Candied Almonds

These sweet nut confections are totally indulgent, easy to make, great for gift-giving, and completely addictive.

Recipe: Chocolate Candied Almonds

Photo by Iain Bagwell

Chai-Cherry Walnuts

Make this flavorful fruit-and-nut mixture at the beginning of the week and sprinkle it on warm breakfast cereal or yogurt as needed.

Recipe: Chai-Cherry Walnuts

Photo by Leigh Beisch

Nut-stuffed delicata squash

The flavorful nut filling in these squash were shockingly delicious. We just couldn't believe they were healthy and satisfying.

Recipe: Nut-filled delicata squash

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Candied Pecan, Pear, and Spinach Salad

Sometimes combining three simple ingredients is all that is needed to create something spectacular, and this recipe is the perfect example.

Recipe: Candied Pecan, Pear, and Spinach Salad

Photo by Iain Bagwell

Dandelion Greens with Currants and Pine Nuts

Dandelion greens are quite bitter, so the addition of creamy pine nuts and sweet currants is a great balance.

Recipe: Dandelion Greens with Currants and Pine Nuts

Photo by James Carrier

Chocolate Tart with Nut Crust

Chocolate is great on its own, but having a chunky nut crust compliments the creamy filling in a delicious way.

Recipe: Chocolate Tart with Nut Crust

Photo by Iain Bagwell

Fruit-and-Nut Breakfast Bars

Make these breakfast bars on the weekend and get your daily serving of fruits and nuts right from the start each morning.

Recipe: Fruit-and-Nut Breakfast Bars

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Almond-Crusted Chicken

Who doesn't like chicken nuggets? Now, you can have them without the guilt by using crunchy sliced almonds for the crispy crust.

Recipe: Almond-Crusted Chicken

Photo by Leigh Beisch

Asian Pear, Fennel, and Walnut Salad

Try this fantastic cool-weather salad when you need a health fix and vegetables are not at their best.

Recipe: Asian Pear, Fennel, and Walnut Salad

Photo by Karen Steffens

Hazelnut Hummus

Have guests coming and need to whip up something tasty in a flash? Try this delicious nut-based dip.

Recipe: Hazelnut Hummus

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Walnut-Zucchini Bread

Reader Mary Watson sent us a recipe for a walnut quick bread that's so good, she serves it for dessert.

Recipe: Walnut-Zucchini Bread

Photo by James Carrier

Cinnamon-Hazelnut Pancakes

Give this breakfast staple a makeover with the addition of freshly toasted, aromatic hazelnuts.

Recipe: Cinnamon-Hazelnut Pancakes

Fast & Fresh nut recipes

Chocolate Candied Almonds

Chai-Cherry Walnuts

Nut-stuffed delicata squash

Candied Pecan, Pear, and Spinach Salad

Dandelion Greens with Currants and Pine Nuts

Chocolate Tart with Nut Crust

Fruit-and-Nut Breakfast Bars

Almond-Crusted Chicken

Asian Pear, Fennel, and Walnut Salad

Hazelnut Hummus

Walnut-Zucchini Bread

Cinnamon-Hazelnut Pancakes