7 black walnut recipes

Ancient Roman walnut spread made with ground walnuts, liquamen (fish sauce), grape juice, olive oil, and cumin. A historical appetizer shaped like a fish and served with bread or crackers.

Sautéed Swiss chard with crispy pancetta, shallots, toasted walnuts and fresh thyme. Quick Italian-style greens side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Braised Belgian endive with diced Red Delicious apple, walnut oil, lemon juice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. A light, elegant, low-calorie side dish in 15 minutes.

Why buy salad dressing when it's easy to make your own, here's a Raspberry Walnut dressing that can be made ahead and is ready when you are. Makes about two cups of dressing.

Tea smoked duck marinated in soy sauce, Szechuan peppercorns, and five-spice powder, then slow-smoked with Chinese black tea and hickory chips. Served with plum sauce, scallions, and mandarin pancakes.

Crisp apple and walnut salad with a light curry-lemon dressing served on Boston lettuce. A no-cook, refreshing side that mixes Red Delicious and Granny Smith for sweet-tart contrast.

Indian mixed vegetable cutlets with seven vegetables, chickpeas, nuts, and garam masala, coated in poppy seeds and fried in ghee. A crispy, spiced vegan snack.