• To toast nuts, place in a dry pan over medium or medium-low heat.  Stir them frequently, and don't walk away from the pan for very long!  It's so easy to burn them.  Once they're very aromatic and are just starting to brown, turn off the heat; they'll continue to toast on their own.
• To remove the skins from almonds, pour boiling water over them and let sit for a few minutes.  The skins will then come off easily.

No-meat recipes with nuts

• Apple Tart with Pinto Beans
• Arugula-Walnut Pesto
• Energy Bars
• Mustardy Portobello Mushroom Pasta
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
• Smoky Black Bean and Cheddar Burritos with Baby Spinach
• Szechuan Tempeh with Sweet-Spicy Peanut Sauce
• Tomato Pesto with Whole Wheat Pasta
• Trenette with Pesto, Beans, and Potatoes