They have been a well-loved food for thousands of years. And what a world of texture and flavor they bring to just about every global cuisine, especially Mediterranean food.
Nuts make nutritious snacks, providing healthy oils, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein, and serve us as great ingredients for both flavor and texture in hundreds of dishes.
Nut oils are among the finest for salad dressings and cooking, and nut meals (groundnuts) are especially prized for making recklessly rich cakes. Freshness is vital and roasting brings out the wonderful new flavor in many nuts.
CHOOSING
Shelled nuts on sale are often stale, so it is best to buy nuts in the shell, which protects them from rancidity unless you can get them from a trusted retailer with a high turnover, or find vacuum-packed ones. Avoid any nuts in the shell that rattle or are light for their size as these may mean the nuts are wizened.
STORING
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bake of the month
Crunchy coconut meringue and tangy rhubarb combine in a mouth-watering slice perfect for a crowd.
ADVANCED - Cooking class
This recipe is fairly technical, and requires time resting the pastry at each stage, so break it over two days if you like. But perservere, it's worth it!
slow cooker of the month
Who knew you could make pizza in the slow cooker? We did! And we share our easier-than-ever spin using store-bought pizza dough and sauce.
4 ways with MUESLI BARS
sensational snack
AIR FRYER budget-busters
Hearty and satisfying recipes that will save you time and money
A table for one
Cooking for one gives you complete freedom to please yourself.
BEGINNER - Cooking class
The secret ingredient, lemon curd, coupled with a simple lemor glaze drizzle, makes this cake perfect for citrus lovers.
Tea party for Mum
It's Mum's special day this month, so we're bringing back the tea party! Our dainty finger sandwiches, delicate pastries, and a pretty celebration cake are sure to impress.
INTERMEDIATE - Cooking class
Have a crack at our classic meat pie - a buttery shortcrust pastry shell that gives way to a savoury filling of tender beef with a flaky, crispy puff pastry lid.
Feast around the world
We've got protein covered as we head into the cooler months with international flavours to excite.
