Fast & Fresh Nut Recipes

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

Recipe: Chocolate Candied Almonds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recipe: Hazelnut Hummus

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

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

Recipe: Cinnamon-Hazelnut Pancakes