The Art of Random Willy-Nillyness: Simple Twists For Cooking With Nuts From Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and Fisher Nuts + HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!!!
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Simple Twists For Cooking With Nuts From Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and Fisher Nuts + HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!!!



I have to say that this time of year is my favorite time of year. First Halloween, then Thanksgiving and then Christmas and New Years. I love it so much because that means I get to start cooking up some of my favorite recipes and discover new ones.

I love to cook and bake and I love cooking and baking with nuts! And Fisher Nuts are part of my holidays this year. Fisher Nuts are delicious and easy to use in any holiday recipe.

This year Fisher Nuts is teaming up with Food Network Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, a regular judge on Chopped, to make holiday cooking a bit easier and to offer you  some simple twists for cooking with nuts during the holidays.

I checked out some of Alex's recipes on the Fisher Nuts website and found quite a few that I want to try. One recipe I am going to make is the Stuffed White Mushrooms with Pecans. I love stuffed mushrooms but have never tried them with nuts! But these look delish. Check out the recipe below:





I cannot wait to try this recipe for one of my holiday appetizers! It looks delicious. Plus, if it is a Chef Alex recipe then I bet it is so yummy!!

I have a wonderful prize pack, courtesy of Fisher Nuts, for one of my readers. This will definitely help you make some tasty food this holiday season. The prize pack includes:

* Fisher Chef’s Naturals Slivered Almonds
* Fisher Chef’s Naturals Pecan Halves
* Fisher Chef’s Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces
* Food Network 5-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
* Food Network Silicone Spatula
* OXO Whisk
* Wood Cutting Board

To enter to win this fantastic Fisher Nuts prize pack, just enter below on the Rafflecopter widget!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Disclosure: I am working with Fisher to share Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s recipes and create my own original recipe using Fisher Nuts and tools they provided. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.I received a sample product for review purposes. Sponsors are responsible for shipping prizes unless otherwise stated. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any prizes.

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112 comments:

  1. Tamara B.November 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I love making banana but bread with walnuts

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  2. furygirl3132November 20, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    I love making Chocolate Chip Cookies with pecans. Thanks so much for hosting this great giveaway!

    Eloise
    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

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  3. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    I love brownies and walnuts. Patricia

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  4. Denise S.November 20, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Walnuts in fudge.

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  5. MargieNovember 20, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I like walnuts in banana bread.
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

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  6. bettycdNovember 20, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    It's the holidays - there is pumpkin nut bread, pecan pie and fudge.

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  7. Sue MorrisNovember 20, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I like adding nuts to my zucchini and banana breads. Also, love nuts in chocolate fudge!

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  8. d schmidtNovember 20, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    I love to add them to fruit breads

    (rafflecopter as d schmidt)

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  9. LexiquinNovember 20, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    I think nuts make everything better, so I use them in most of my baked goods. I also love adding toasted almonds or candied pecans/walnuts to salads. Right now, I'm craving a pecan pie, so that's probably what I'm going to go make. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. CarmenNovember 20, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I love adding pecans to chocolate chip cookies. Adds a nice salty crunch to it.

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  11. napeNovember 20, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Cross my heart and hope to die, stick a needle in my eye, I just finished a big salad which was made delicious by Fisher walnuts.

    Thanks for a great giveaway from a true fan!

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  12. mindyvolNovember 20, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I like to add walnuts to chocolate chip cookies. We eat nuts as a snack often in our house - we love them!

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  13. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I love almonds in my oatmeal and walnuts in my waldorf salad!
    Ttrockwood
    Ttrockwood@yahoo.com

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  14. tamathamcNovember 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    pumpkin bread w/pecans

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  15. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Walnuts in peanut butter fudge. I have a no fail recipe if you want it!
    hondaray6 at hotmail dot com

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  16. KathyNovember 20, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    I like to use Almons in my Oriental Cole Slaw.

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  17. Fibro Fog and More...November 20, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    My very most favorite is using pecans to make a pecan pie!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    I like making blondies with walnuts.

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  19. KarlaNovember 21, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I love banana bread with walnuts.

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  20. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    yummy, i love of all this
    grace c

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  21. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I ADORE nuts! I put them in a LOT of things, from pancakes, waffles, to breads, desserts, to just ALWAYS having a little bowl of them out on my coffee table to eat all the time! Wow I would love to win!!!

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  22. Ann FantomNovember 21, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    I would love to win this awesome prize. Thanks for the chance

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  23. sweepmomNovember 21, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I love nuts. I am making Boston Brown Bread tonight which has walnuts in it. Yum.

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  24. PAIGENovember 21, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I love pistachio chocolate cake frosting...Mmmmmm
    elysesw@aol.com

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  25. Helen KeelerNovember 21, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    It's time for banana bread.

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  26. llinda29November 21, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Fisher Chef’s Naturals Slivered Almonds are wonderful

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  27. Seyma Bennett ShabbirNovember 21, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Love to add almonds to my mini white chocolate-almond rolls!
    seyma_bennett@hotmail.com

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  28. FIBERONENovember 21, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    I like to sprinkle chopped nuts on top of brownies.

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  29. LeannNovember 21, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Nice giveaway! thanks for the chance to win! chefl@swbell.net

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  30. dfraley3November 21, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    What a great giveaway! We love nuts -- plain and in cookies and desserts!
    crochet4hats[at]gmail[dot]com

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  31. ChristyNovember 21, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Awesome giveaway!

    safety_chick@hotmail.com

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  32. kellyr78November 21, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    I like making Pecan Pie
    kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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  33. Debbie ENovember 22, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Cookies, breads, salads, candies! Love to add nuts to so many recipes.

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  34. Min KNovember 22, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    in brownies

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  35. ElaineNovember 22, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I like chopped walnuts in brownies and choc. chip cookies

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  36. KristenNovember 22, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I love adding chopped nuts to cookies, breads and oatmeal.

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  37. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    I like them on cookies, but its fun to just eat them

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  38. Rita MNovember 23, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Pumpkin Nut Bread

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  39. Sarah HallNovember 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I love nuts in brownies and on top of cakes.

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  40. jcwega27November 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    in desserts
    jessicawedwards@gmail.com

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  41. mkjmcNovember 24, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    I always adda few to my cookies

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  42. SelindaNovember 24, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    I love making homemade granola with crushed nuts!

    Thanks,

    selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com

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  43. Colleen MaurinaNovember 24, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    I like to make brownies with nuts - yum!

    colljerr at comcast dot net

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  44. janetfayeNovember 25, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    I like to add nuts to Cranberry bread.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  45. Yona WilliamsNovember 25, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    In a Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie dough pie

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  46. UnknownNovember 25, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    I add them to brownies and cookies all the time.

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  47. Lynda DelNovember 25, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I like to use them in nut butters.

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  48. valerie2350November 25, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    i like adding them to muffins or cookies

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  49. AnonymousNovember 25, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Love nuts in salads!! grammypenny@frontier.com

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  50. Deb KNovember 25, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Chocolate Chip Cookies

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  51. Sarah SNovember 25, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    I love to add them to cookies. s2inamug at aim dot com

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  52. MaryNovember 26, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    My favorite is walnut filling, for cookies or sweet rolls.

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  53. Racheal.November 26, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    I like adding walnuts or crushed pecans to my cookie, muffin, and brownie recipes.

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  54. TraciNovember 26, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I love candied nuts on salads

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  55. AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    I like to add walnuts to banana bread

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  56. LoriNovember 27, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I love walnut and mini chocolate chip cookies

    theladyswimmer at yahoo.com

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  57. Brian SmithNovember 27, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    In Cookies and fudge...I do add to salad, but I like cookies and fudge better :)

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  58. AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    i love to crush them in salads

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  59. TammyNovember 29, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    we enjoy adding walnuts to cookies.

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  60. rachelNovember 30, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    On top of a salad...yum

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  61. Cheryl LDecember 1, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    I like to toast pine nuts and use them in my salad.

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  62. UnknownDecember 1, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I like to put walnuts and pecans in brownies.

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  63. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Almond rice

    annabee 818 @ yahoo (dot) com

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  64. FlowergDecember 2, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I like using nuts like pecans as a topping or a crust on cheese cakes or yams. Thanks!

    romapup at gmail dot com

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  65. Danai @ Living, Learning, EatingDecember 3, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    I love adding nuts to any recipe with chocolate or dried fruits in it - they always make it better!

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  66. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    walnuts in brownies

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  67. Roy F.December 4, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    Put nuts in muffins and cookies

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  68. LenaDecember 4, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I love to use fisher walnuts to make kanafi.

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  69. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I make Funky Chunky Monkey Bread- Banana w/ walnuts and chocolate chips.

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  70. CandiDecember 4, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    I love to cook and use nuts but Banana Nut Bread I have a great recipe.

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  71. CindyWindy2003December 5, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    put nuts on salads and in cookies, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  72. billwinsbigDecember 5, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    pecans in 7 layer cookies

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  73. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    walnuts in brownies and walnuts in pumpkin bread:)

    jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com

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  74. kelly nicholsonDecember 6, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    pecan pie

    ky,nicholson@yahoo.com

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  75. degoodDecember 7, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    I like Walnuts in banana bread

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  76. Mrs. StaceyDecember 7, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I love Pecans in pies and cookies.

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  77. CjnedrowDecember 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    I love to use nuts on my salad.
    cjnedrow at gmail dot com

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  78. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    I love to use toasted pecans or almonds to coat chicken or fish with.

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  79. mtbears819December 8, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    walnuts and apple salad=Dorothy Deakyne/ mtpapa47(at)gmail(dot)com

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  80. JblantonDecember 8, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    i make baked goods with nuts

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  81. DebraDecember 8, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    in cookies or even a salad

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  82. UnknownDecember 8, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I like toasted nuts in salads

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  83. TamarDecember 9, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    best is in a salad

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  84. Brandy CDecember 9, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    On top of a pie!

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  85. bbrittbrat1398December 9, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Brownies.

    Brittney House BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com

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  86. badc444December 9, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    I like chopped walnuts in brownies.

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  87. SarahDecember 11, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    I like to use walnuts in banana pancakes

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  88. EliB123December 11, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    add nuts to cookie recipe

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  89. Rich MorrisDecember 12, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    i like to bake cookies with them

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  90. LindaDecember 12, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I like to use them in my cheese ball.
    mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

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  91. samdaleoDecember 12, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I like to add them to my cookies and breads.

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  92. Julie HarrisDecember 12, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Putting walnuts in brownies...yum!!

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  93. Cori WestphalDecember 13, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    I love adding slivered Almonds to fresh steamed green beans!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  94. AnonymousDecember 13, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I love making pecan pies and putting walnuts in my cookies and brownies!

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  95. TampaPalmsGirlDecember 13, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I add nuts to my morning glory muffins.

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  96. AnonymousDecember 13, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    I add them to my chocolate toffee

    kannw27 at gmail dot com

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  97. natalie rose machowskiDecember 14, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    I love glazed walnuts in my baked pears with greek yogurt

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  98. AnonymousDecember 14, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I like to make fresh string beans with garlic and almonds and brownies with walnuts.


    Desiree Dunbar
    desireedunbar@hotmail.com

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  99. UnknownDecember 14, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I love putting walnuts in my banana or pumpkin bread!

    Paula Michele Hafner

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  100. sparkedcatDecember 14, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I like to make banana walnut bread.

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  101. AnonymousDecember 14, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I add them to my white chocolate macadamia cookies

    morganowl28 at gmail dot com

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  102. katfam95December 14, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    I like to add nuts to my baked goods.

    katfam95 at aim dot com

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  103. NickolayDecember 14, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Pecan Pie is my favorite use for nuts

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  104. haroldeDecember 14, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I like to chop them and put them in brownies.

    hd6719@gmail.com

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  105. Jenny Q.December 14, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I like banana bread with nuts.

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  106. WhitneyDecember 14, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Pear, Walnut & Gorgonzola Pita Pizza.

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  107. Erica C.December 14, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    My favorite is with Banana Nut Bread.
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  108. 1porkchopDecember 14, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Fortunately we don't have any nut allergies in our househo0ld so we are able to put nuts in everything. It is mostly just desserts, but occasionally my wife will throw nuts into a casserole to add some crunch.

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  109. UnknownDecember 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I like to add them to brownies. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  110. UnknownDecember 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    I use them in cookies

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  111. annemarie562000December 14, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    I love to put walnuts in chocolate chip cookies!

    annemarie562000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  112. AnonymousDecember 14, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    I make fudge with either pecans or walnuts as gifts each Christmas.
    lorenalke@yahoo.com

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