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Jalapeno Pesto
Pantry Italian

Jalapeno Pesto

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse walnuts and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and jalapeno pepper; process until combined. Stream olive oil into basil mixture while food processor is still running until consistency is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

By curiouschef

Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Pantry American

Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
  2. 2 In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

By Barrett

Light Lemon Pesto Pasta
Pantry Italian

Light Lemon Pesto Pasta

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti at a boil until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer spaghetti to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Put cubed Romano cheese in the bowl of a food processor; process until coarsely grated, about 30 seconds. Put garlic into the food processor and process until the cheese and garlic are combined. Add spinach, basil, walnuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt; process until the mixture comes together into a thick paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  3. 3 With food processor running, drizzle olive oil into the mixture. Continue processing until the oil is integrated smoothly.
  4. 4 Pour sauce over spaghetti and toss to coat.

By Baking Nana

Salsa di Noci
Pantry Italian

Salsa di Noci

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add walnuts and cook until they have softened slightly, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine garlic and pinch sea salt in the bowl of a mortar and pestle. Grind to create a thick paste. Add walnuts, marjoram, thyme, and oregano. Grind until combined and slightly creamy, but still coarse.
  3. 3 Transfer the walnut mixture to a large bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil to form a thick emulsion. Add heavy cream and Pecorino Romano cheese and whisk until combined. Season with black pepper and sea salt to taste.
  4. 4 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in fettuccine, return to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 Toss walnut sauce with pasta. Garnish with fresh chives.

By Marketchef

Quinoa with Feta, Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries
Dinner Greek

Quinoa with Feta, Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl.
  2. 2 Stir walnuts and cranberries through the quinoa; add feta cheese and gently stir.

By Laura Manos Emms

Baklava I
Dessert Greek

Baklava I

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Cut phyllo dough to size of pan, and place half the sheets in the bottom of the pan. Grind walnuts with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in food processor or blender. Spread ground walnut mixture evenly over phyllo. lace remaining phyllo sheets on top of walnut mixture.
  3. 3 Melt margarine with oil in small saucepan over low heat or in microwave. Brush over top layer of phyllo. Cut top layers of phyllo into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven on center rack until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 While baklava is baking, make the syrup: Combine 3 1/2 cups sugar, water and lemon juice in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly.
  6. 6 Remove baklava from oven and pour syrup over hot pastry. Cool completely before serving.

By ESHEEN

Fran's Greek Butter Cookies
Dessert Greek

Fran's Greek Butter Cookies

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cream butter, add sugar gradually cream until smooth. Blend in flour. Stir in nuts, water, and vanilla. Mix well.
  2. 2 Shape into small 1 inch balls, press down while pressing in 1 whole clove on ungreased baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. While still warm roll into confectioners' sugar. If desired roll again when cooled.

By Jessica

Baklava-Style Cheesecake Bars
Dessert Greek

Baklava-Style Cheesecake Bars

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over sides. Lightly grease with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place 1 sheet phyllo dough in the prepared pan, pressing phyllo into the bottom; brush with some butter. Layer with remaining 11 phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter. Keep unused phyllo covered with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out while working.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Place on a wire rack and let cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 While phyllo cools, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  5. 5 Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Spread in an even layer over cooled phyllo.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until filling has set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Refrigerate until completely cooled, about 45 minutes more.
  7. 7 Meanwhile, bring honey and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts, pistachios, and lemon zest until combined. Let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
  8. 8 Spoon over cooled cheesecake. Using excess parchment, lift cheesecake out of the pan, and slice into 2x2-inch bars.

By thymeforpineapple

Yia Yia's Baklava
Dessert Greek

Yia Yia's Baklava

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
50 min
Total
1535 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together water, 2 cups sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, and 1/2 the lemon juice together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavor blends and syrup consistency is reached, about 15 minutes. Stir remaining 1/2 the lemon juice into syrup. Strain and refrigerate until cool, at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir walnuts, 1 cup sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush butter on the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
  4. 4 Lay the phyllo dough out on a clean, dry surface and cover it with plastic wrap. Cover the plastic wrap with a damp towel.
  5. 5 Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking dish and lightly brush with butter. Lay another 1 sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with butter. Repeat layering and brushing with butter with 4 more sheets of phyllo dough.
  6. 6 Gently spread 1/3 the walnut mixture in an even layer over the phyllo dough in the baking dish. Place a sheet of phyllo dough over the walnut mixture and brush it with butter. Repeat layering and buttering with 3 more sheets of dough.
  7. 7 Spread another 1/3 the walnut mixture in an even layer over the phyllo dough in the baking dish. Place a sheet of phyllo dough over the walnut mixture and brush it with butter. Repeat layering and buttering with 3 more sheets of dough.
  8. 8 Spread the remaining 1/3 walnut mixture in an even layer over the phyllo dough in the baking dish. Place a sheet of phyllo dough over the walnut mixture and brush it with butter. Repeat layering and buttering with the remaining 5 sheets of dough. Cut baklava into 1-inch diamonds.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.
  10. 10 Pour cooled syrup over baked baklava and cool for 1 day to absorb syrup.

By Jacolyn

Fanouropita (Greek St. Fanourios Cake)
Dessert Greek

Fanouropita (Greek St. Fanourios Cake)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-inch round springform pan.
  2. 2 Combine oil, juice, and brandy in a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda in another bowl; sift into oil-sugar mixture. Fold in walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined. Add batter to the prepared pan; level top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Grecian Baklava
Dessert Greek

Grecian Baklava

4.9

Prep
45 min
Cook
75 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the syrup by bringing the water, 3/4 cup sugar, orange juice, honey, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 10x15 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Stir together 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground walnuts until evenly blended; set aside.
  4. 4 Press 2 sheets of phyllo into the prepared dish and brush with melted butter. Continue adding phyllo sheets brushed with butter two at a time until you have 12 sheets total. Sprinkle 1/3 of the walnut mixture evenly over the phyllo, then add another 6 sheets, buttering between every two. Sprinkle 1/2 of the remaining walnut mixture evenly over the phyllo; top with another 6 buttered phyllo sheets. Finally, sprinkle the remaining walnut mixture onto the phyllo. Place the remaining phyllo on top of the baklava, buttering every two sheets. Brush the remaining butter onto the top of the baklava.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven; pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Cool to room temperature before cutting into 1-inch squares or diamonds to serve.

By schwintosky

Greek Honey Cake
Dessert Greek

Greek Honey Cake

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine honey, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the cake.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  3. 3 Combine flour, baking powder, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Beat remaining 3/4 cup sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with milk, beating just until incorporated; stir in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove cake from oven and poke holes over the surface with a toothpick. Slowly ladle the cooled honey syrup over cake. For best results, set cake aside for 4 to 6 hours to cool and absorb the syrup before slicing and serving.

By Jan O'Leary Merzlak

Finikia
Dessert Greek

Finikia

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
25 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter, superfine sugar and orange zest. Gradually mix in the oil and beat until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, semolina, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves; beat into the fluffy mixture alternately with the orange juice. As the mixture thickens, turn out onto a floured board and knead into a firm dough. Pinch off tablespoonfuls of dough and form them into balls or ovals. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Cool on baking sheets until room temperature.
  4. 4 To make the syrup: In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine the water, white sugar, honey, cinnamon stick and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick. While the mixture is boiling hot, dip the cookies in one at a time, making sure to cover them completely. Place them on a wire rack to dry and sprinkle with walnuts. Place paper under the rack to catch the drips. Keep finished cookies in a sealed container at room temperature.

By Diana

Melomakarona Cookies
Dessert Greek

Melomakarona Cookies

3.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, baking soda, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Beat butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy; add sugar and mix well. Beat egg yolks and orange juice together in another bowl. Stir egg mixture into the butter mixture; add flour mixture slowly, mixing after each addition. Add honey. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. 3 Chill dough until firm enough to work with, about 30 minutes. Shape into small ovals and place a few inches apart on baking sheet sheets. Flatten slightly; cookies will spread.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, heat honey, water, and sugar together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Let syrup cool. Mix walnuts, cinnamon, and cloves together in a bowl to make the topping.
  6. 6 Dip cookies into the cooled syrup for 10 to 15 seconds per side. Sprinkle walnut topping over syrup and let dry completely. Store in muffin cups or between layers of parchment paper.

By Chanelle Carl

Toasted Walnuts
Appetizer

Toasted Walnuts

5.0

Ingredients

Prep
Cook
8 min
Total
8 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange walnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, checking frequently.

By California Walnuts

Sugar Glazed Walnuts
Dinner

Sugar Glazed Walnuts

4.6

Prep
2 min
Cook
8 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a 1 quart glass measure, combine walnut halves, sugar, and water. Cook in microwave oven on high setting for 8 to 8 1/2 minutes, or until sugar has caramelized. Stir several times during cooking. Pour out onto prepared baking sheet, and separate into pieces. Let cool completely. store in an airtight container.

By Sharon Sisson

Nut Filling for Kolacky Cookies
European

Nut Filling for Kolacky Cookies

4.9

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat the egg whites and add the ground walnuts and white sugar. Mix well. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling on each square.

By ewurd

Pure Maple Candy
Dessert American

Pure Maple Candy

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Attach a candy thermometer to a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring maple syrup to a boil in the saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until syrup reaches 235 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove from heat and cool to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C) without stirring, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir mixture rapidly with a wooden spoon until thick, creamy, and lighter in color, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped nuts.
  4. 4 Pour into molds; allow to cool at room temperature until set.
  5. 5 Unmold candy. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

By Islandgirlchef

Honey Walnut Cream Cheese
Breakfast American

Honey Walnut Cream Cheese

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place walnuts on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer walnuts to a plate to cool. When walnuts are cool, transfer to a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  3. 3 Combine cream cheese, honey, and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until creamy.

By Cute Brunettes

Linda's Fried Walnuts
Appetizer

Linda's Fried Walnuts

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil, and stir in half the walnuts; reduce heat to medium, and boil for 1 minute. Remove nuts with a slotted spoon, and let drain in a colander set in the sink. Repeat with remaining walnuts. Rinse the walnuts under hot water, and transfer to a mixing bowl. Toss the walnuts with the sugar.
  2. 2 In an electric skillet with heat set to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), heat the canola oil. With a metal slotted spoon, place enough nuts to cover the bottom of the skillet; the oil will sizzle and pop, so be careful to avoid spatters. Gently stir the nuts with the spoon. Fry the walnuts until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the walnuts in clumps to a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Sprinkle the nuts with salt, and let cool. Store in airtight container.

By Sharon Karohl Kang

Walnut Pie Crust
Dessert American

Walnut Pie Crust

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Press the nut mixture firmly into bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate.
  2. 2 Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 10 minutes, or until the edge is golden brown. Cool.

By Stephanie

Grape-Walnut Salad
Lunch

Grape-Walnut Salad

3.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place grapes in a large bowl. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the blue cheese dressing over the grape mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.

By Adrienne

Soldiers Kisses
Dessert

Soldiers Kisses

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until light and frothy; beat in sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated. Continue beating until the mixture is thick and shiny, 1 to 2 more minutes. Lightly fold in the walnuts. Drop by heaping teaspoonful onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake until dry to the touch, about 40 minutes. Cool thoroughly.

By pdmiles

Extra Easy Fudge
Dessert

Extra Easy Fudge

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Line one 8x8 inch square pan with foil. Lightly butter the foil.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat and stir in the frosting and the nuts stirring until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and refrigerate until firm. Once firm cut in small squares.

By Brenda

Half Moons II
Dessert

Half Moons II

1.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix the butter with the nuts and sugar until well combined. Add the flour and the vanilla and mix.
  3. 3 Rolling about a tablespoon of dough in your hand, form a half moon or crescent shape.
  4. 4 Bake cookies on ungreased cookie sheets at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheets and roll in white sugar.

By JBS BOX