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Walnut Basics & Storage Tips • Chop ‘Em! Use a knife or food processor. Be sure that nuts are at room temperature before grinding in a food processor or natural oils in the walnut will cause nuts to soften to a paste.

• Toast ‘Em! Place walnuts on baking sheet in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes, and watch carefully. Toasting is an ideal time to add any kind of spice or seasoning you desire for a quick walnut snack or to add as toppers on salads, soups or pastas. Use nonfat cooking spray or a dash of vegetable oil and toss occasionally during baking.

• Season ‘Em! Toss with salt, sugar or spices to

This Walnut Flavor Wheel is designed to inspire menu innovation. The difference between an ordinary menu item and a fantastic one can often be traced to optimal pairing of ingredients. Today we can predict more accurately than ever what flavors, textures or combinations people will savor or refuse. Even folks who may think they don’t like walnuts are pleasantly surprised with new flavor combinations that are appetizing, taste great and provide easy access to a wider, more diverse and more nutrient-rich diet. Walnuts can easily be incorporated into every meal – from breakfast to dessert – whether tossed into salads, incorporated into entrees, or enjoyed as an out-of-hand snack.

create an array of different flavors! Toasting intensifies flavor.

• Store ‘Em! Store shelled walnuts in a sealed container in a cool place, with low moisture and away from sunlight. Refrigerator storage is good, but if you have larger quantities, shelled walnuts also store well in the freezer. Unopened packages are good to eat for up to a year. Opened packages in sealed containers keep well for up to six months. Store in-shell walnuts in their shell and crack them when you use them. Store them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, or in the refrigerator or freezer.

For easy, great-tasting recipes visit www.walnuts.org

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