In my kitchen, nuts are more than just a snack — they’re an essential ingredient.
Pecans add crunch and texture to soups, walnuts liven up pasta dishes and Marcona almonds bring a buttery, salty note to verdant salads. Other favorites include macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pistachios — my dad’s favorite. While I do snack on them, it’s important to recognize that nuts are much more than just something to munch on. They have so much more potential as ingredients.
