Walnut Crumb Cake

23 Tuesday Aug 2011

A treasured family recipe, this is one cake that is anything but dry. We use our walnut oil in place of vegetable oil for a buttery, toasted twist sure to please even the most finicky dessert eaters. Ingredients 2 1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. walnut oil 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 lightly beaten egg 1 c. buttermilk Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift flour, salt and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon together in a medium …

Avocado Butter Crostinis

23 Tuesday Aug 2011

Beautiful to look at and even better to eat. Plus, it’s simple. Need we say more? Ingredients 4 ripe avocados or 16 oz. avocado pulp 2 T. lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black cayenne pepper 1/2 cup walnut oil Cut avocados in half. Scoop pulp into a food processor or blender. Add lemon juice, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Process until smooth, making sure to scrape down the sides. Slowly drizzle in walnut oil and process until smooth. Chill for 1 hour. Spread over your favorite roasted baguette slice or cracker and garnish with roasted red …

Walnut Champagne Vinaigrette

18 Thursday Aug 2011

One of the best things about walnut oil is the way it pairs with vinegars; while olive oils can sometimes add acidity to vinaigrettes, walnut oil is much more tannic and balanced. This recipe is just the right combination of tartness with a hint of sweet – perfect for delicate lettuces. Ingredients 1 finely chopped garlic clove 2 T. dijon mustard 1/4 c. Champagne vinegar 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. honey 1/2 c. walnut oil Salt & pepper Blend together garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice and honey. Slowly add walnut oil until dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and …

Walnut Encrusted Halibut

18 Thursday Aug 2011

Walnut encrusted halibut is a great choice for a simple but elegant entree. We enjoy the combination of moist, flakey fish with the crunch of toasted walnuts – balanced and healthful! Ingredients 1 c. finely chopped walnuts 1/4 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 T. chopped fresh basil 2 T. chopped fresh chives 6, 8 ounce halibut fillets 1/4 c. walnut oil Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix walnuts, parsley, basil and chives with a dash of salt and pepper. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and place fillets evenly, coating the …