Join me in celebrating California Walnuts with this week-long Virtual Dinner Party featuring recipes by me and some of my favorite bloggers.
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Chipotle and Toasted Walnut Wheat Berry Salad
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
A sweet-spicy whole grain recipe that’s a fun twist on classic fall sides and a natural fit at the Thanksgiving table.
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Roasted Pepper Pesto with Toasted Walnuts and Goat Cheese
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
My key to eating well while flying is bringing foods that only taste better as they sit, like this recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pasta.
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Walnut-Maple Graham Crackers
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
This classic after-school snack matures a bit thanks to the addition of walnuts. The brown rice flour not only makes these graham crackers gluten free, but also helps give them a crisp texture, while the maple syrup lends a deeper flavor that brings out the subtle earthiness of the walnuts.
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Reluctantly Healthy: Walnut-Date Smoothie Recipe
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
Chilled Zucchini, Walnut, and Basil Soup
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
An easy, healthy recipe for chilled zucchini soup that’s meatless and make ahead.
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Walnut-Date-Cinnamon Smoothie
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
This smoothie version of the classic Southern California Date Shake is a healthier choice that let’s you indulge in the regional specialty without making the trip.
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Orange, Bay, and Spice-Brined Walnut Recipe
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
This is one of my favorite easy, make-ahead party snacks. For this brined walnut recipe, the nut sit in a sweet-salty brine overnight before getting slow-roasted so every bit is infused with flavor.
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Pan-Roasted Trout with Toasted Walnut Green Sauce
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
An easy, healthy dinner recipe for pan-roasted trout topped with a bright green herb and toasted walnut sauce.
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