To celebrate National Nut Day, try these 10 nutty recipes that are great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or snack!
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Spiced Tomato and Toasted Almond Basmati
During Ramadan, rice becomes a star, infused with cinnamon or browned in sugar, studded with ground beef or chicken liver and gizzards. Meet the vegetarian version also featuring almonds.
http://www.pepperpassport.com
Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Banana Bread
In our opinion it’s the best recipe out there for one of the world’s most popular cakes and greatest uses of bananas. It’s studded with macadamia nuts and spiced with cinnamon and you won’t be able to stop at one slice. And why would you?
http://thecafesucrefarine.com
Candied Walnuts
These spiced walnut treats are delicious as a snack, on salads and as an ice cream, pudding or cake topping and make a great homemade gift.
http://sewfrenchembroidery.blogspot.com
Roasted Asparagus and Pine Nuts
You can serve these asparagus hot or cold sprinkled with pine nuts, alongside dinner or with eggs for brunch.
http://29calories.com
Beer Snack Nuts
Beer snacks are rather easy. Just use potatoes, some meat, hot sauce, lots of cheese and fry some or all of it… and people will be happy. But what about healthier beer snacks? Peanuts, chickpeas, almonds and ready-to-eat savory snacks are popular and staple beer companions in India. Combine a few nuts and re-create the classic peanut chaat (tangy & savory mixture of peanuts, lemon juice, chili & onions).
http://homemade-by-ena.nl
Dutch Nut Bread
A rich and sweet bread filled with dried fruits and almond paste, traditionally served in the Netherlands during Easter.
http://www.coconutraita.com
Chili Roasted Cashews
These super-addictive cashews are not for the faint of tastebuds, all that chili creates some serious heat.
http://www.messykitchenstories.com
Cardamom and Pistachio Nut Kulfi
Kulfi is an Indian ice cream that is creamier and thicker than traditional ice cream. Pistachios, Saffron, Cardamom are also added to it which gives a nutty flavor.
http://www.theardentepicure.com
Pappardelle Chestnuts and Quail Eggs
This pappardelle pasta with chestnuts is both delicious, creative and fun.
http://www.indiansimmer.com
Bourbon Kissed Pecans
Toasted with a kick, these pecans have a bourbon punch from a single barrel Kentucky beauty and some cayenne to beautifully create a snack with smokiness.