Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Tart
The interplay of crunchy, fudgy, and silky textures in this ultra-rich dessert makes it a splashy ending to a celebratory meal.
Recipe: Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Tart
Hazelnut-Crusted Halibut with Apple Salsa
The crunch of the apples and nuts add nice texture and harmonious flavors to this halibut recipe.
Apricots with Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds
Deeply flavorful Blenheim apricots (tangier and sweeter than Turkish apricots) and stubby, rich Marcona almonds are worth using here, because in a recipe this simple, the flavors are really noticeable.
Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Pears and Hazelnuts
Pears and pomegranate seeds and juice flavor this tasty fall starter.
Hazelnut Shortbread Bars
These addictive cookies—made with a buttery base and a caramelized topping—will carry you through the holiday season, from sweets for Thanksgiving dinner to an easy gift to whip up in December.
Recipe: Hazelnut Shortbread Bars
Fall Salad with Nuts and Pomegranates
Toasted walnuts, pomegranate seeds, thyme, and other flavors in this fall salad recipe make it a great first course for your holiday meal.
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.
Mediterranean Pistachios and Fruits
Sticky apricots and pomegranate seeds hold onto a blend of warm spices; when you stir them into your favorite cereal or yogurt, they flavor the whole bowl.
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
Mango Chicken Boats with Macadamia Nuts
This tasy appetizer is a hit at parties.
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
Squash and Chickpea Fritters with Winter Greens and Hazelnut Salad
Warm and crispy veggie fritters accompanied by a crisp seasonal salad makes for a lovely autumn appetizer.
Recipe: Squash and Chickpea Fritters with Winter Greens and Hazelnut Salad
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Our homemade version of Nutella takes just a few minutes to make and has a more intense chocolate flavor than the store-bought kind. Try it in a tart, or slather it on toast.
Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Farfalle with Artichokes, Peppers, and Almonds
Ground almonds take the place of pasta's usual parmesan, making this a good vegan choice. Trim raw artichokes down to the very tender hearts and slice them quite thin, so they're crisp but not chewy.
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
Pork Chops with Butternut Squash, Escarole, and Walnuts
Apple cider vinegar is great with pork and winter squash; it adds sweet-tart flavor but no extra calories or sodium.
Recipe: Pork Chops with Butternut Squash, Escarole, and Walnuts
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.
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
Asian Pear, Persimmon, and Almond Salad
A mix of chartreuse and bronze lettuces--if you can find them--really sets off the fruits' fall colors.
Fall Green Salad with Apples, Nuts, and Pain d’Epice Dressing
The spices in this salad are like those in French gingerbread, or pain d'épice. If you make it with walnut oil, use walnuts; if you make it with hazelnut oil, use hazelnuts.
Recipe: Fall Green Salad with Apples, Nuts, and Pain d’Epice Dressing
Romanesco Broccoli and Toasted Almond Pasta
The nuts and veggies add nice crunchy--and healthy--elements to this pasta dinner.
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.
Caramelized Pears with Toasted Hazelnuts and Chocolate Sorbet
These golden-brown pears make a stunning finale, and they can be made well ahead of time. Chocolate sorbet adds a deep, rich flavor note.
Recipe: Caramelized Pears with Toasted Hazelnuts and Chocolate Sorbet
Asian Pear Salad with Pecans
This salad is all about bold contrasts: crisp pears and pecans with tender frisée, and maple syrup with sharp blue cheese.
Recipe: Asian Pear Salad with Pecans
Glazed Carrots and Pecans
Tender carrots and crunchy pecans get tossed in a sweet brown sugar and ginger glaze for a quick side dish that's easy and delicious.
Recipe: Glazed Carrots with Pecans
Hazelnut Hummus
Have guests coming and need to whip up something tasty in a flash? Try this delicious nut-based dip.
Recipe: Hazelnut Hummus
Salmon and Grains Salad with Pistachio Salsa Verde
Kris Tominaga serves this dramatic salad at Cadet restaurant in Santa Monica. Wild rice and black quinoa (the quinoa fried until crunchy) form a backdrop for colorful greens and salmon. In winter, frozen sockeye salmon is an excellent choice.
Grape, Toasted Almond, and Sweet-Onion Salad
With juicy grapes and crunchy almonds, this salad is a refreshing first course.
Nut-Stuffed Delicata Squash
Need a cold-weather vegetarian main dish? These stuffed squash satisfied even the most carnivorous Sunset staff members. Some kind of alchemy takes place with the onions, sage, and nuts to create a distinctly sausagelike flavor.
Recipe: Nut-Stuffed Delicata Squash
Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies
Chewy, and big enough to share—though you may want every bite. For the richest flavor, use dark chocolate and cocoa such as Scharffen Berger.
Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies
Sicilian Dried Fruit and Nut Bars (Cuccidati)
These easy bar cookies are lovely holiday treats--or delicious any time of year.
Green Beans with Lemon and Walnuts
This simple side dish is a great way to use a summer staple in a flavorful way.
Poached Pear, Macadamia, and Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
This fall salad is bursting with color and flavor from sweet poached pears, crunchy macadamia nuts, creamy goat cheese, and jewel-colored pomegranate seeds--very impressive.
Recipe: Poached Pear, Macadamia, and Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pecans
The pecans add a bit of sweetness to these Brussels sprouts, making it a perfect holiday side dish.
Cinnamon-Hazelnut Pancakes
Give this breakfast staple a makeover with the addition of freshly toasted, aromatic hazelnuts.
Recipe: Cinnamon-Hazelnut Pancakes
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
Fruit and Nut Chewy Bars
Medjool dates, cranberries, and apples keep these nice and moist.
Recipe: Fruit and Nut Chewy Bars
Ginger-Orange Almonds and Pears
Crystallized ginger and ground ginger give extra kick to this morning flavor-lifter for hot cereal or yogurt.
Recipe: Ginger-Orange Almonds and Pears
No-bake Chewy Fruit and Nut Bars
Here's a go-bar that's dense and decadent, but good for you, too.
Recipe: No-bake Chewy Fruit and Nut Bars
Chocolate Candied Almonds
These sweet nut confections are totally indulgent, easy to make, great for gift-giving, and completely addictive.
Recipe: Chocolate Candied Almonds
Warm Walnut Spinach Salad
We love spinach salads. This one is dressed with honey, mustard, mirin, and walnut oil to create something unique. If you don’t have walnut oil, you can substitute another nut oil such, as almond or hazelnut, and switch the chopped nuts to match.
Recipe: Warm Walnut Spinach Salad
Almond and Spice-Crusted Grilled Salmon
The crust on this salmon is similar to duqqa, a mix of spices, chopped nuts, and sometimes chickpeas used in Egyptian cooking.
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon
Chestnuts are the quintessential holiday ingredient. Serving them with this popular vegetable and everyone’s favorite meat is a sure way to win devoted fans.
Kale and Apple Salad with Walnut Dressing
Toasted walnuts and walnut oil give a warm autumn flavor to this hearty salad.
Almond and Jam Pastries
At many bakeries, these simple breakfast treats are made for the early-morning staff using day-old brioche. A rich baked almond cream covers the toasts, and sliced almonds on top add buttery crunch.
Recipe: Almond and Jam Pastries
Hazelnut, Pecan, and Bourbon Pie
For depth of flavor, Portland pastry chef Kir Jensen roasts the pecans and hazelnuts before adding them to the filling. She likes to roll her cornmeal pastry extra thick, so it’s more substantial.
Recipe: Hazelnut, Pecan, and Bourbon Pie
Sweet-Potato Pecan Pie
We adapted this recipe from Devil’s Teeth Baking Company to create a border that shows off the bright filling. To completely cover the pie, just double the topping.
Recipe: Sweet-Potato Pecan Pie
Roasted Beets with Bacon, Garlic, and Chestnuts
Beets are ridiculously tasty with bacon. There’s lots of garlic in this dish, but it candies and mellows in the bacon fat.
Rainbow Chard with Chanterelles and Walnuts
Chanterelles accent the vibrant, knee-high chard in this recipe.
Almond Parsley Pesto
An intriguing spin on the Italian classic basil-and-pine-nut pesto, this sauce complements all sorts of roasted or grilled vegetables and meats.
Recipe: Almond Parsley Pesto
Toasted Almond Choco Toffee Ice Cream Pie
Ice cream pies make ideal desserts for big holiday dinners, because you can make them days in advance and just haul them out of the freezer right before serving. Plus, they’re easy to make. This nutty, chocolate confection is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Candied Orange Walnut Ice Cream Pie
Ice cream pies make ideal desserts for big holiday dinners, because you can make them days in advance and just haul them out of the freezer right before serving. Plus, they’re easy to make.