Hazelnuts have a distinct flavor. The small, round nuts are low in saturated fats and high in fiber and potassium. And they are a surprising way to add pizazz to a variety of dishes. Most hazelnuts ...

Asparagus is fun to cook. You can steam it, boil it, grill it or roast it. For this recipe, I like to roast medium-size asparagus that have been peeled and trimmed. You can’t beat the rich, grassy, ...

Depending on where you live, you may know these bronze-shelled little nuts by a number of names. And their uses are just as varied. From the nation's hazelnut capital, Oregon, come recipes for ...

1. Heat oven to 300 degrees. Spread hazelnuts on a rimmed baking pan and roast, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack. 2. Split vanilla pod ...

Behind an antique two-pump gas station on the seaward side of Highway 1, up a path of stone steps laden with native plants and the fog-driven ghosts of Henry Miller and Anais Nin, before a stretch of ...

The creme de la creme of dessert sauces, creme anglaise reigns in the pastry kitchen -- though its fancy title belies the fact that it’s only a simple stove-top custard. Transcendently smooth, a cool ...

This keeps very well for several days if stored in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. Hold off on adding the mint, cheese and hazelnuts until shortly before serving. If you are combining ...