Toasting nuts is quick and easy, and significantly intensifies their flavors. The only tricky part is that some varieties–especially pine nuts–can turn from perfect one minute to too dark the next, so ...

A: Using a toaster oven is one of my favorite ways to toast nuts — especially in small amounts. I place them on a sheet of foil and pop them in for about 5 minutes, depending on the nut variety. Any ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Spread almonds on a sided baking sheet and toast in preheated oven about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, ...

Growing your own — Mark Diacono's piece on how to grow apricots will show you how — and it's worth the efforts, since they are delightful and versatile. They can even be served as a sort of fruity ...