Nuts and Nut Butters Recipes

Edamame Crunch Salad

Refreshingly crisp with an irresistible dressing, this versatile, veggie-rich salad can be served as an entrรฉe or side dish and will be the star of any table!  Think of my Edamame Crunch Salad as the BFF of recipes. It’s easy going, will always have your back, and will go wherever you go. Okay, maybe that’s…

Baked Pumpkin Pancakes (Grain-Free)

Simple (but perhaps unexpected!) ingredients come together with ease for these protein- and fiber-rich pancakes that bake to perfection in 10 short minutes! Pumpkin and almonds hold a special affinity for one another. Generally speaking, combining these two ingredients has the potential for greatness. Yet the concept of combining them to create a nutritious and…

No-Mayo Broccoli Salad

This classic-tasting broccoli salad relies on a honey and Dijon infused vinaigrette to keep it light yet incredibly flavorful. Perfect for those who donโ€™t (and do!) love mayo. In surveys aimed at ranking the most polarizing foods, mayonnaise consistently tracks as a top vote-getter. The thick, creamy condiment ranks right up there with the likes…

Rhubarb Bars

Sweet-tart flavor, gooey filling, and a crisp crust make these bars a must when rhubarb is in season! I’m not sure how many people would list rhubarb bars as their favorite dessert, perhaps favoring something featuring chocolate or ice cream. The first time I made this recipe many years ago, my husbandโ€”who did not grow…

Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Tender chicken and crisp broccoli are glazed in a savory sauce and topped with crunchy cashews in this quick cooking stir fry that stacks up to your favorite takeout.  A stir fry that rivals your favorite takeout dish is possible, hot off your stovetop, and in about the same amount of time it takes to…

Fennel Salad

Mix up your salad routine with this fresh, crisp combination of fennel, apples, celery, arugula, nuts, and cheese thatโ€™s always a surprise hit!   As the first recipe with fennel on this site, I debated the details of this salad long and hard. Of course, some may be wondering: why did it take 14 years to…

Union Square Cafe Bar Nuts

Inspired by the iconic New York City restaurant, these rosemary-infused nuts are lightly spiced, perfectly salted, and completely irresistible. Snack on them anytime, or enjoy as a pre-dinner nibble with your drink of choice. The first time I ate at the famed Union Square Cafรฉ years ago, we started our meal with the bar nuts.…

Salmon (or Chicken) Caesar Wraps

Light, crisp Caesar wraps are a no-cook, no-wilt, hand-held alternative to the classic salad. Flexible, filling, and brimming with flavor! As someone who grew up with sandwiches as the staple lunch fare, I was slow to join the wrap craze when it arrived years ago. The texture and thickness of my go-to whole grain bread…

Curried Chicken Salad

Tender chicken is bathed in a light, creamy, curry-spiced dressing and studded with crisp celery and crunchy cashews for the ultimate chicken salad you’ll crave for every potluck, backyard BBQ, packed lunch, and casual dinner. I meant to post in the summer of 2015, and here we are 10 years later! This recipe for curried…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Three simple ingredients come together with ease for a salty-sweet frozen treat that mimics a store-bought favorite for a fraction of the price.  My nieces introduced me to Tru Fru last year. The company makes a variety of chocolate covered fruitโ€”raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and moreโ€”that are enrobed in dark or milk chocolate (or some of…

Derby Pie

This irresistible dessert is everything you love about a chocolate chip cookie but in pie form, plus a hint of Southern charm. Easy to make and always a hit!  Derby Pie is essentially a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie with pecans (or walnuts if you prefer) nestled in a flaky pie crust. More pie details…

Toll House Pie

Everything you love about a chocolate chip cookie but in pie form, this irresistible dessert is a breeze to make and always a hit!  This pie dates back to when my boys, now in their twenties, were toddlers and we’d often get together with friends and their kids for casual weekend dinners. The kids would…

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