Nuts in the Kitchen (25 page)

Toasted Mixed Nuts and Seeds Fait Maison, 34–35

Yeast Seed Crackers, 81–83

Herbs.
See also
Basil; Cilantro; Mint; Parsley

Eggplant with Saffron Walnuts, 56–57

Fish Fillets Stuffed with Dill, Pine Nuts, and Parsley, 113–14

Horseradish

Cream and Almonds, Smoked Salmon with, 36–37

and Walnuts, Hanger Steak with, 121–23

I

Ice Cream

Lemon Poppy Seed, 177

Pistachio, 205–6

J

Jacqueline’s Walnut Cake, 209–10

Joanne’s Pfefferneuse–Spiced Walnut and Almond Cookies, 191–92

K

Kabili Fruit and Nut Squares, 178–79

Kaffir Peanuts, 30–31

L

Lamb

and Apples with Pistachios, 131–32

Fillet, Pistachio- and Pepper-Stuffed, 126–27

Shoulder with Apricots and Walnuts, 124–25

Leeks and Pecans, Butternut Squash with, 156–57

Lemon(s)

Lena’s Poppy Seed Cake, 213

Madeleines with Pistachios, 193–94

Poppy Seed Dressing, 232

Poppy Seed Ice Cream, 177

Sweet, Lemony Hazelnut Butter, 229

Lena’s Nut Cookies, 195–96

Lena’s Poppy Seed Cake, 213

Lime and Pepper Cashews, 27

M

Macadamia(s)

Butter, Spiced, Gingered Fish on, 117–18

and Coconut Sprinkle, 228

health benefits, xvii

Nuts, Quinoa with, 154–55

and Sesame, Marinated Fish with, 115–16

Macaroons, Coconut, Pistachio, and Chocolate, 199–200

Mackerel, Spiced, in Parchment with Pine Nuts, 111–12

Madeleines, Lemon, with Pistachios, 193–94

Main dishes

Brazil Nut Fish, 119–20

Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad, 96–97

Chicken with Walnuts and Pomegranate Molasses, 139–40

Duck Breast with Almonds, Garlic, and Cumin, 136–38

Fish Fillets Stuffed with Dill, Pine Nuts, and Parsley, 113–14

Gingered Fish on Spiced Macadamia Butter, 117–18

Hanger Steak with Horseradish and Walnuts, 121–23

Lamb and Apples with Pistachios, 131–32

Lamb Shoulder with Apricots and Walnuts, 124–25

Marinated Fish with Sesame and Macadamias, 115–16

Millet with Saffron and Walnuts, 87

Nutty Mussels, 109–10

Pistachio- and Pepper-Stuffed Lamb Fillet, 126–27

Roast Pork with Pistachios and Dried Apricots, 133–35

Shrimp Biryani with Cashews, 106–8

Sicilian Sweet and Sour Rabbit, 144–45

Spiced Mackerel in Parchment with Pine Nuts, 111–12

Tagine from Le Casbah, 141–42

Tofu Satay, 146–47

Malloreddus de Kita Santa–Tiny Sardinian Gnocchi for Good Friday, 66–67

Mango, Green, or Papaya Salad–Som Tam, 54–55

Marshmallows

Rocky Road, 201–2

Meat and game

buying, 105

Hanger Steak with Horseradish and Walnuts, 1 21–23

Lamb and Apples with Pistachios, 131–32

Lamb Shoulder with Apricots and Walnuts, 124–25

Pistachio- and Pepper-Stuffed Lamb Fillet, 126–27

Roast Pork with Pistachios and Dried Apricots, 133–35

Sicilian Sweet and Sour Rabbit, 144–45

Smoked Bacon, Scallion, and Pecan Butter, 230–31

Milk, Almond, 233

Millet with Saffron and Walnuts, 87

Mint

Chicken with Walnuts and Pomegranate Molasses, 139–40

Oil, 238

Muhammara–Heavenly Red Peppers and Walnuts, 42–43

Mushroom and Walnut Tarte Tatin, 71–72

Mussels, Nutty, 109–10

N

Nougat Glacé, 207–8

Nut(s).
See also
specific nuts

allergic reactions to, xix

Butter, 224–25

Cocoa, with Fleur de Sel, 28–29

in global cuisines, xiv

Golden Pound Cake Crowned with, 211–12

“handful,” quantity in, xvi

health benefits, xv–xviii

nutcrackers for, 35

oils, production of, 99–101

Oil Vinaigrette, The Perfect Salad Dressed with, 98–99

raw, defined, xvi

Toasted Mixed, and Seeds Fait Maison, 34–35

Nutty Fresh Shell Beans, 164–65

O

Oats

Crunchy Granola, 4–5

Oil, Mint, 238

Olive, Green, Parsley, and Walnut Salad, 63

Olive and Almond Sandwich, Fiona’s, 75–76

Onions and Almonds, Focaccia with, 79–80

On Rue Tatin’s Tender Tart Pastry, 237

Orange and Almond Pashka, 14–15

P

Pancakes, Nutty, 12–13

Pancakes, Quinoa, Hazelnut, and Cornmeal, 18–19

Papaya or Green Mango Salad–Som Tam, 54–55

Parmigiano-Reggiano

Pastry, 236

Seed Sticks, 40–41

Walnut and Cheese Crackers, 52–53

Parsley

Brazil Nut Pesto with Pasta, 58–59

Dill, and Pine Nuts, Fish Fillets Stuffed with, 113–14

Eggplant with Saffron Walnuts, 56–57

Green Olive, and Walnut Salad, 63

Malloreddus de Kita Santa–Tiny Sardinian Gnocchi for Good Friday, 66–67

Pine Nuts and Red Peppers, 92–93

Unbeatable Red Beets and Walnuts, 64–65

Parsnip and Walnut Fricassee, 162–63

Pashka, Orange and Almond, 14–15

Pasta

Brazil Nut Pesto with, 58–59

Malloreddus de Kita Santa–Tiny Sardinian Gnocchi for Good Friday, 66–67

Pastry

Parmigiano-Reggiano, 236

Sweet Pie–Pâte Sucrée, 235

Tender Tart, On Rue Tatin’s, 237

Pâte Sucrée–Sweet Pie Pastry, 235

Peaches, White, Green Beans, and Almonds, 60–61

Peanut Butter

Tofu Satay, 146–47

Peanut(s)

Coconut Sticky Rice with, 182–84

Green Mango or Papaya Salad–Som Tam, 54–55

health benefits, xvii

Kaffir, 30–31

and Sesame Brittle, 203–4

Spiced Rice with Toasty Nuts, 169–70

in Thai cuisine, 185–86

Pecan(s)

Cinnamon, 26

health benefits, xviii and Leeks, Butternut Squash with, 156–57

Smoked Bacon, and Scallion Butter, 230–31

Pepper(s)

in Gaziantep cuisine, 171

Grilled Vegetable Tarts with Pumpkin Seeds, 68–69

Kaffir Peanuts, 30–31

and Lime Cashews, 27

Red, and Pine Nuts, 92–93

Red, and Walnuts, Heavenly–Muhammara, 42–43

Roasted Bell, 94–95

Pesto, Brazil Nut, with Pasta, 58–59

Pfefferneuse, Joanne’s–Spiced Walnut and Almond Cookies, 191–92

Pie Pastry, Sweet–Pâte Sucrée, 235

Pine Nut(s)

and Apricot Compote, 3

Dill, and Parsley, Fish Fillets Stuffed with, 113–14

health benefits, xviii

Nougat Glacé, 207–8

and Red Peppers, 92–93

Savory Squash and Cheese Bread, 46

Spiced Mackerel in Parchment with, 111–12

Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pistachios, Savory Bread with, 48–49

Pistachio(s)

- and Pepper-Stuffed Lamb Fillet, 126–27

Apricot Compote, 8–9

Coconut, and Chocolate Macaroons, 199–200

and Dried Apricots, Roast Pork with, 133–35

harvesting, 70, 171–73

health benefits, xviii

Ice Cream, 205–6

Lamb and Apples with, 131–32

Lemon Madeleines with, 193–94

Oil and Chives, Avocado with, 62

Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts, Savory Bread with, 48–49

and Tomato Croustillant, 73–74

and Yogurt, Potatoes with, 160–61

Pomegranate Molasses and Walnuts, Chicken with, 139–40

Poppy Seed(s)

Cake, Lena’s, 213

Dressing, 232

Dressing, Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes with, 167–68

health benefits, xviii–xix

Lemon Ice Cream, 177

Yeast Seed Crackers, 81–83

Pork

Roast, with Pistachios and Dried Apricots, 133–35

Smoked Bacon, Scallion, and Pecan Butter, 230–31

Potatoes

and Brussels Sprouts with Poppy Seed Dressing, 167–68

with Yogurt and Pistachios, 160–61

Poultry

buying, 105

Chicken with Walnuts and Pomegranate Molasses, 139–40

Duck Breast with Almonds, Garlic, and Cumin, 136–38

Tagine from Le Casbah, 141–42

Pumpkin Seeds

Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad, 96–97

Grilled Vegetable Tarts with, 68–69

health benefits, xix

Savory Bread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, and Pistachios, 48–49

Toasted Mixed Nuts and Seeds Fait Maison, 34–35

Q

Quinoa

Hazelnut, and Cornmeal Pancakes, 18–19

with Macadamia Nuts, 154–55

R

Rabbit, Sicilian Sweet and Sour, 144–45

Rice

Shrimp Biryani with Cashews, 106–8

Spiced, with Toasty Nuts, 169–70

Sticky, Coconut, with Peanuts, 182–84

Tofu Satay, 146–47

Rocky Road, 201–2

Roquefort and Hazelnuts, Edgy Greens with, 90–91

S

Saffron and Walnuts, Millet with, 87

Saffron Walnuts, Eggplant with, 56–57

Salads

Butternut Squash and Arugula, 96–97

Edgy Greens with Roquefort and Hazelnuts, 90–91

Green Beans, White Peaches, and Almonds, 60–61

Green Mango or Papaya,–Som Tam, 54–55

Millet with Saffron and Walnuts, 87

Parsley, Green Olive, and Walnut, 63

The Perfect, Dressed with Nut Oil Vinaigrette, 98–99

Pine Nuts and Red Peppers, 92–93

Unbeatable Red Beets and Walnuts, 64–65

Watercress and Beet, with Almonds, 88–89

Salmon, Smoked, with Horseradish Cream and Almonds, 36–37

Salt, Cumin, 226

Sandwiches, Fiona’s Almond and Olive, 75–76

Satay, Tofu, 146–47

Sbrisolona–Crumbly Almond Cake, 216–17

Scallion, Smoked Bacon, and Pecan Butter, 230–31

Seafood

Brazil Nut Fish, 119–20

buying, 105

Fish Fillets Stuffed with Dill, Pine Nuts, and Parsley, 113–14

Gingered Fish on Spiced Macadamia Butter, 117–18

Marinated Fish with Sesame and Macadamias, 115–16

Nutty Mussels, 109–10

Shrimp Biryani with Cashews, 106–8

Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Cream and Almonds, 36–37

Spiced Mackerel in Parchment with Pine Nuts, 111–12

Seeds.
See also specific seeds

health benefits, xviii–xix

Toasted Mixed, and Nuts Fait Maison, 34–35

Sesame seeds

Cinnamon Pecans, 26

Crunchy Granola, 4–5

Dukkah, 50–51

Gomasio, 227

Gorgeous Green Spinach with New Garlic, 158–59

health benefits, xix

Parmigiano-Reggiano Seed Sticks, 40–41

Peanut and Sesame Brittle, 203–4

Tagine from Le Casbah, 141–42

Yeast Seed Crackers, 81–83

Shellfish

buying, 105

Nutty Mussels, 109–10

Shrimp Biryani with Cashews, 106–8

Shrimp Biryani with Cashews, 106–8

Sicilian Sweet and Sour Rabbit, 144–45

Side dishes

Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes with Poppy Seed Dressing, 167–68

Butternut Squash with Leeks and Pecans, 156–57

Curried Belgian Endive with Cashews, 152

Edgy Greens with Roquefort and Hazelnuts, 90–91

Gorgeous Green Spinach with New Garlic, 158–59

Millet with Saffron and Walnuts, 87

Nutty Fresh Shell Beans, 164–65

Parsnip and Walnut Fricassee, 162–63

The Perfect Salad Dressed with Nut Oil Vinaigrette, 98–99

Pine Nuts and Red Peppers, 92–93

Potatoes with Yogurt and Pistachios, 160–61

Quinoa with Macadamia Nuts, 154–55

Roasted Eggplant and Hazelnut Caviar, 153

Sautéed Carrots East Indian Style, 166