Nuts are healthy, delicious, and a basic ingredient for an endless variety of recipes, from appetizers to sweets, for all tastes. We present here a rich collection of them along with many curiosities related to the numerous properties enclosed in this precious fruit of nature.
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Gorgonzola and walnut Brussels sprouts
Difficulty: low
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Brussels sprouts with gorgonzola and walnuts are a tasty, hearty winter side dish.
»Porcini mushroom and walnut tagliatelle
Difficulty: low
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Porcini mushroom and walnut tagliatelle is a classic autumn recipe full of rich, inviting flavour.
It is an extremely simple dish that’s quick to prepare and sure to please all palates.
Walnut, ricotta and gorgonzola ravioli
Difficulty: medium
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Preparation time: 1 hour
Walnut, ricotta and gorgonzola ravioli is a wholesome, healthy dish. The walnuts are the perfect addition to revive your ravioli!
»Brie and walnut gnocchi
Difficulty: very low
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4
This brie and walnut gnocchi is an energising winter dish. The sweet taste of the brie cheese combined with the flavour of the walnuts make this a truly exquisite recipe.
»Spinach and walnut rigatoni
Difficulty: low
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Serves: 6
Spinach and walnut rigatoni is a delicious, easy dish. Ideal for those who are pushed for time but still want to sparkle, this dish can be prepared in advance, stored in the fridge and baked just before serving.
»Walnut lasagne
Difficulty: low
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6
Walnut lasagne is a traditional dish with an original twist. This wholesome, typical recipe is ideal for any occasion.
»Gorgonzola, pear and walnut risotto
Difficulty: low
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
For that extra special occasion, try this gorgonzola, pear and walnut risotto.
»Crêpes taleggio, radicchio and walnut sauce
Difficulty: medium
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Makes: 10-12 crêpes
Crêpes are a versatile dish which you can make using a range of mixtures and fillings – it’s a good idea to practice cooking them a few times, so you can get them nice and thin without breaking them.
»Walnut sauce
Difficulty: low
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Preparation time:40 minutes
Serves: 4
Walnut sauce is typically used in Ligurian cuisine used to dress pasta dishes, with the most famous walnut sauce dish being “pansotti alla genovese”, a stuffed pasta dish.
»Artichoke and walnut parcels
Difficulty: medium
Preparation time: 90 minutes
Serves: 6
Artichoke and walnut parcels is a light antipasto that’s also ideal as a main dish or to accompany an aperitif.
»Walnut bread
Difficulty: medium
Baking time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 5-6 hours
Walnut bread brings a rustic, traditional twist to your table.
The wholesome, traditional scent is offset beautifully by the crunch of the walnuts. Ideal to accompany a main, or as a tasty snack.
Cheese and walnut endive boats
Difficulty: very low
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
These cheese and walnut endive boats are a delicious finger food, the ideal accompaniment to an aperitif and delicious as a starter, pleasing to the eye for sure-fire impact.
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