14 Genius Ways to Use Walnuts in Your Cooking and Baking
Walnuts aren’t just for snacking—they’re a game-changer in both sweet and savory dishes! These 14 genius recipes will show you how to use walnuts in everything from decadent desserts to flavorful main courses. Get ready to take your cooking and baking to the next level with these creative and delicious ideas!
Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie
With a flaky, buttery crust and rich filling, this Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie is a state favorite, especially on Derby Day! It’s amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side!
Banana Walnut Bread
This amazing banana walnut bread is sweet, nutty, yummy and moist. It delivers the perfect slice for breakfast. Now you won’t need to head to Starbucks to grab a slice of their banana bread. Because ours tastes better!
Lavangi: Walnut and Plum Stuffed Chicken Breast
Lavangi is a stuffed chicken breast recipe from Azerbaijan. The filling is made with onions, walnuts, prunes, and raisins, and the chicken breast is rubbed with plum preserves. A little sweet, a little salty, and a whole lotta delicious!
Chocolate Walnut Fudge
This creamy, old-fashioned Chocolate Walnut Fudge is one of our favorite homemade candy recipes to make and share, especially at the holidays. It’s my favorite ultra smooth and rich fudge base with plenty of walnuts mixed in.
Hello Dolly Bars
A chewy combination of nuts, graham crackers, chocolate and coconut, Hello Dolly bars have it all and they are surprisingly easy to make. No matter the occasion or the crowd, these bars are a hit!
Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage and Walnuts
This brown butter gnocchi with sage and walnuts is the perfect 30 minute dinner! It comes together quickly, and the browned butter adds a depth and richness to the dish. Top it with some parmesan and mwah…. perfection.
Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies
Chewy, chocolatey, and warm with a delicious walnut crunch, these cookies have it all! When you like a little nutty balance to the sweetness of a classic chocolate chip, these Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies are the perfect cookies to try!
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Skip the heavy, greasy takeout and make a better-for-you version of the Honey Walnut Shrimp. This crispy but tender shrimp in a creamy honey sauce is one of our restaurant favorites, made even better at home!
Fesenjan, Iranian Chicken, Walnut & Pomegranate Stew
Fesenjan is a simple slowly cooked Iranian stew featuring ground walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and chicken thighs that is a real treat!
Double Layer Carrot Cake with Caramelised Walnuts
How to make the most delicious and moist double layer carrot cake EVER! The ultimate recipe for a fluffy carrot cake layered with delicious caramelised walnuts and pastry cream. Topped with rich and amazing white chocolate cream cheese. Decorated with cream cheese carrots for the most adorable finish.
Maple Walnut Fudge
This smooth and creamy white chocolate based fudge has the perfect maple flavor in every bite. It’s full of crunchy walnuts and has the best texture and flavor for pure maple syrup lovers.
Walnut Banana Cake
Whether it’s banana bread, banana cream pie or a delicious banana split, I love them all! That’s why I’m excited to showcase this moist yet fluffy Walnut Banana Cake!
Vegan Walnut Taco Meat
The secret to vegan taco meat that pleases everyone? This walnut taco meat is beyond delicious in tacos, salads, & more.
Walnut Cookies
Walnut Cookies, or Walnut Roll-Up Cookies, as we call them in my house are a delicious way to bring the holiday spirit to your home! The dough is made with yeast, so it rises a bit and is then stuffed with a chopped walnut filling that will leave your taste buds singing.
