As the fresh-crop walnut season crests, those bins and baskets filled with glorious piles of satin-shelled, wrinkly brown nuts evoke all sorts of associations for Southern Californians. For some of us ...

Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray ( or use butter) Mix the flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. In large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and sour ...

When you need toasted nuts for a recipe, typically, there are two options—using the oven, or cooking them in a skillet. Both have drawbacks. Oven-toasting produces even results and allows you to toast ...

We all love classic banana bread, but on days when I’m craving a little something extra, I turn to this trusty banana nut bread recipe. Here, toasted walnuts and a dash of cinnamon join forces for a ...

Brussels sprouts can generate some pretty strong opinions. As with cilantro or goat cheese, you either love them or hate them. The little stinkers are the smallest of the crucifers and, when prepared ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Brownies and walnuts go hand-in-hand, but serving them for breakfast? Now that's a treat! Luckily, this ...

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As a lover of efficiency, I choose to ignore some recipe instructions — such as peeling carrots or passing blended soups through a strainer — because I find them inconsequential to the outcome of the ...

1 (21/4-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed 2 shallots, thinly sliced Advertisement Article continues below this ad 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper 20 ...