Nuts/7 recipes

An easy zucchini bread for your Crockpot.

Favourite Herman Coffee Cake recipe

"Chinese" chicken salad by David Cassidy, adapts to serve any number of people.

Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Roasted Buckwheat recipe

Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts and Lemon Vinaigrette recipe

Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, derives its name from when it was first cultivated for the sole consumption by the emperor in China. It is still cultivated in small quantities, and is not as popular as brown or white rice. However, studies have shown that the bran hull of black rice contains significantly more vitamin E than that of brown rice and more anthocyanin antioxidants than blueberries! It has a rich, nutty flavor and pairs beautifully in sweet dishes, such as this one where it is combined with coconut.

This old-fashioned cookie from Gretchen D'Antico of Merton has a nice flavor and is even better dipped in white chocolate.