Walnuts Recipes

Walnuts are a versatile pantry ingredient with a rich, slightly earthy flavor and a tender crunch. They work well in both sweet and savory recipes, from banana bread, brownies, and cookies to salads, pastas, grain bowls, and roasted vegetables.

To bring out their best flavor, toast walnuts briefly before adding them to recipes. Chopped walnuts add texture to baked goods, while finely ground walnuts can enrich sauces, crusts, pestos, and veggie fillings.

Because walnuts contain natural oils, they can turn stale faster than some dry pantry staples. Keep them fresh and use them where their buttery bite can balance sweetness, acidity, herbs, cheese, or hearty grains.