Roasted nuts/13 recipes

A favourite served at Din Tai Fung gets a healthy make-over. Water spinach, commonly known as kangkong, is rich in fibre, magnesium, vitamins A and C and is very low in calories. Word of caution: do not eat it raw as it may carry parasitic cysts from the waterways that are its natural habitat.

Lentil Nut Loaf with Red Pepper Sauce recipe

Sweet cinnamony white chocolate fudge.

Easy chocolate brownie with nuts is baked in a pie plate.

Add some country style to your baking with this decadent cake that is sure to wow your relatives at the next Thanksgiving dinner.

A delicious and crunchy treat that make the perfect Christmas gifts for neighbors.

Mung beans are a great source of plant protein, fiber and minerals such as iron, zinc and potassium (needed to regulate blood pressure).

[Note: Bobby Flay, chef of NYC's Mesa Grill, prepared this dessert for a Meals on Wheels benefit meal at the Frontera Grill in Chicago

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