Let's Go Nuts Over Walnuts!
The walnut is such a versatile resource, that I decided to see how many uses I could find for it!
Through this lens, I hope to share with you some of the many uses of the walnut including yummy walnut recipes.
I'll reguarly be adding items about walnuts and walnut wood, so be sure to check back soon!
Through this lens, I hope to share with you some of the many uses of the walnut including yummy walnut recipes.
I'll reguarly be adding items about walnuts and walnut wood, so be sure to check back soon!
Walnuts On Wiki
Walnuts (genus Juglans) are plants in the family Juglandaceae. They are deciduous trees, 10-40 meters tall (about 30-130 ft), with pinnate leaves 200?900 millimetres long (7-35 in), with 5-25 leaflets; the shoots have chambered pith, a character shared with the wingnuts (Pterocarya) but not the hickories (Carya) in the same family.
The 21 species in the genus range across the north temperate Old World from southeast Europe east to Japan, and more widely in the New World from southeast Canada west to California and south to Argentina. The Latin name, Juglans, derives from Jupiter glans, "Jupiter's acorn": figuratively, a nut fit for a god.
The word walnut derives from Old English wealhhnutu, literally "foreign nut", wealh meaning "foreign" (wealh is akin to the terms Category: Wiktionary - :Welsh|Welsh and Vlach; see Walha and History of the term Vlach).Online Etymology Dictionary - "Walnut" The walnut was so called because it was introduced from Gaul and Italy. The Latin name for the walnut was nux Gallica, "Gallic nut".
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Cooking With Walnuts
The nuts of all the species are edible.Walnuts are rich in oil, and are widely eaten both fresh and used in cookery. The oil is expensive so should be used sparingly and it makes a really tasty salad dressing.
Walnuts are also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, and have been shown as helpful in lowering cholesterol.
They need to be kept dry and refrigerated to store well. In warm conditions they become rancid in a few weeks, particularly after shelling.
In England we have "pickled walnuts". These are immature nuts in their husks that have been preserved in vinegar. They are just wonderful with cold meats...especially with all that left over turkey at Christmas!
In Armenian cuisine, walnuts are preserved in sugar syrup and eaten whole.
In Italy, liqueurs called Nocino and Nocello are flavoured with walnuts. In Georgia, walnuts are ground along with other ingredients to make walnut sauce.
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Waldorf Salad
Apparently, the first Waldorf Salad was created in New York City in 1893, by Oscar Tschirky, the maître d'hôtel of the Waldorf Astoria.The original recipe consisted only of diced red-skinned apples, celery, and mayonnaise. Chopped walnuts were added later to this now American classic.
Some prefer their Waldorf salad made with yogurt, instead of mayo.
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Waldorf Salad Recipe
Ingredients1/2 cup chopped, slightly toasted walnuts
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, sliced (or a 1/4 cup of raisins)
1 sweet apple, cored and chopped
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt
Pepper
Lettuce
Method
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yogurt) and the lemon juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper.
Mix in the apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts. Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce.
Serves 2 Hungry tummies ;)
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Pickled Walnuts Recipe
'Pickled walnuts?' I hear you cry! Yes, they're delicious! Great with cold meats or salad. Give them a try!Ingredients:
green Walnuts
1/2 cup salt for every 5 cups water (for brine)
For spiced vinegar:
For every 5 cups white vinegar, add 2 tablespoons peppercorns, 2 walnut-sized pieces 0f dried gingerroot and 2 tablespoons whole allspice.
Method
For the Brine:
Boil the water and pour in the salt. Stir well to dissolve and cool before using.
Wearing rubber gloves, prick the walnuts all over with a thin skewer or metal knitting needle. Put them into a bowl and cover with brine.
Put a plate on top of the walnuts to keep them under the surface and leave 5-6 days in a cool place. Drain, cover again with fresh brine and leave for another week. Drain well, spread on a tray and leave in a warm room or, better still in the sun.
Turn them occasionally and leave for 2-3 days or until they turn black.
For the spiced vinegar:
Cruch the spices lightly to bruise them, tie in a piece of cheesecloth and add to the vinegar. Boil in a covered enamel or stainless steel pan for 10 minutes. Cool and remove the spices.
Pack walnuts in dry jars, then cover with spiced vinegar, seal at once and leave 7-8 weeks before using.
If you have a Walnut tree, or access to one, you can try this English recipe.
Green Walnuts (picked in June and July, before the shell has formed and can harden in the pickle.)are used. If you push a thin skewer or knitting needle into the nut, you will be able to feel when the nut is beginning to form. Make sure to wear rubber gloves as walnuts stain badly.
Pickled walnuts are soft, not crunchy and taste soooo good!
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Baklava Recipe
INGREDIENTS1 (16 ounce) package Filo dough
1 pound chopped nuts
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
2. Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside. Unroll Filo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan.
3. Cover filo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. Place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.
4. Sprinkle 2 - 3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. Top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go. The top layer should be about 6 - 8 sheets deep.
5. Using a sharp knife cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. You may cut into 4 long rows the make diagonal cuts.
6. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
7. Make sauce while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. Add vanilla and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
8. Remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. Let cool. Serve in cupcake papers. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up.
Serves around 18 portions.
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Nutritional Value Of The Walnut
English Walnut
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 660 kcal 2740 kJ
Carbohydrates 13.71 g
- Sugars 2.61 g
- Dietary fiber 6.7 g
Fat 65.21 g
Protein 15.23g
Thiamin (Vit. B1) 0.341 mg 26%
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.150 mg 10%
Niacin (Vit. B3) 1.125 mg 8%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.570 mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.537 mg 41%
Folate (Vit. B9) 98 %u03BCg 25%
Vitamin C 1.3 mg 2%
Calcium 98 mg 10%
Iron 2.91 mg 23%
Magnesium 158 mg 43%
Phosphorus 346 mg 49%
Potassium 441 mg 9%
Zinc 3.09 mg 31%
Manganese 3.414 mg
Selenium 4.9 mg
Percentages are relative to US
recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 660 kcal 2740 kJ
Carbohydrates 13.71 g
- Sugars 2.61 g
- Dietary fiber 6.7 g
Fat 65.21 g
Protein 15.23g
Thiamin (Vit. B1) 0.341 mg 26%
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.150 mg 10%
Niacin (Vit. B3) 1.125 mg 8%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.570 mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.537 mg 41%
Folate (Vit. B9) 98 %u03BCg 25%
Vitamin C 1.3 mg 2%
Calcium 98 mg 10%
Iron 2.91 mg 23%
Magnesium 158 mg 43%
Phosphorus 346 mg 49%
Potassium 441 mg 9%
Zinc 3.09 mg 31%
Manganese 3.414 mg
Selenium 4.9 mg
Percentages are relative to US
recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database
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Featured Lens On Walnut Ink
Here's yet another use for products from a walnut tree...Ink!!-
How to alter and stain with WALNUT INK Crystals
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Walnut ink is very easy to use and can be used in several different ways. It is used to make your piece (paper, art, etc.) look aged and worn, or vintage and primitive. To prepare the ink, mix 1 tablespoon of walnut ink crystals with 1 cup of hot wa...
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Walnut Harvest
Wonder where those delicious walnuts come from and how they get them out of their shell. We went to a harvest to check them out.
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Walnut Harps
You can even have a Harp made from Walnut wood.This is a wonderful site showing just what can be done with this versatile wood.
Thormahlen Harps
The Walnut Tree Inn
I recently had the pleasure of spending a weekend at The Walnut Tree Inn. It's in a small village called Blisworth in Northamptonshire.If you're planning a weekend near the canals, or just in the countryside, I'd recommend considering this hotel.
Walnut Rocking Horse
Walnut Rocking Horse
A Rocking Heirloom This magnificent Walnut Rocking Horse combines the magnificence and imaginative flare of traditional rocking horses with the artisans own sense of grace and precision Each horse is sculpted and outfitted to perfection making the ideal heirloom a pure joy for both the young and the old Its genuine horsehair mane and tail and is immaculately outfitted with the highest quality tack Both saddle and bridle are removable allowing children the pleasure of grooming their own horse This magnificent horse is embedded deep within twenty coats of the finest lacquer giving a translucent porcelain-like finish When cherished these horses will live for generations Heirloom quality hand sculpted hardwood Genuine horse hair Mane and Tail Suede saddle cloth Recomended for ages 3 and up Dimensions: Medium: 47L x 41H x 16W Large: 58L x 50H x 20W
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Jul 7, 2009 @ 10:45 am
- You know, I'm always open to new ideas with regards to what to do with nuts! ;)
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- AppalachianCountry AppalachianCountry May 26, 2009 @ 8:01 am
- Great lens and thank-you for the great recipe.
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- spirituality spirituality May 21, 2009 @ 7:57 am
- Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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- aj2008 aj2008 May 4, 2009 @ 8:40 am
- Did you know that you can use a walnut to cover scratches on wooden furniture? I love the squirrel pic so much that I think I am just going to have to bless this lens.
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie May 4, 2009 @ 8:13 am
- Ah -- what would I do with a walnut? I would make nut rolls -- the traditional Hungarian pastry ... so glad you asked this question. ;)
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Apr 11, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
- I love walnuts. Besides eating them we like to carefully split them in half, add a felt mouse with a blanket and a string. My great grandmother used to spray paint them silver and tie red ribbons around them to hang on the tree for Christmas.
Just lensrolled this nutty lens to Nutty about Peanuts .
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- Mar 6, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
- lol never thought there was so much you can do with walnuts, great recipes and great lens
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- TheGreenerMe TheGreenerMe Jan 10, 2009 @ 9:57 am
- Baklava is one of my favorites. Waldorf salad is excellent, too. I can tell I don't use walnuts enough in recipes and they sound very healthy. Great lens!
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- MerryM MerryM Dec 15, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
- great lens! A someone walking the veggie path, I appreciated the nutritional breakdown of the walnut. 5*s :) (Thanks for your congrats on my lotd last week, btw.)
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Dec 13, 2008 @ 11:55 am
- I love cooking and baking with walnuts -- I just found a new recipe for them the other day -- with my basa. Instead of pan-grilling the basa with red curry or cayenne pepper, I substituted a sprinkling of Italian style breadcrumbs along with finely chopped walnuts -- left over from my cherry/pineapple/walnut/yellow cake recipe. Hubby loved it! Happy holidays to you and your main squeeze. You're most fortunate to be receiving a visit by your loved one -- courtesy of Santa! ;)
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- AndyPo AndyPo Dec 8, 2008 @ 9:30 am
- I love the wood - bur-walnut is perhaps the most beautiful.
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- RolandTumble RolandTumble Nov 23, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
- For my money, walnut is a timber crop--lovely wood, utterly useless nuts (though I haven't tried them pickled!). I like most other nuts, though. Ah, well, different strokes....
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Nov 16, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
- The Squirrel Family is going nuts over this lens. They love to eat all kinds of nuts.
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Nov 9, 2008 @ 2:17 pm
- I love walnuts in just about anything! I buy a big bag at Costco and throw them in my oatmeal, salad, muffins etc. Never heard of pickled walnuts though. Nice lens!
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- Pastiche Pastiche Oct 28, 2008 @ 5:48 pm
- I love walnuts, and with chocolate, oh that's just heavenly. In a green salad with dried cherries and vinaigrette - yum. Lovely lens, well done. Shiny five ... *
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Sep 30, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
- Thanks for this yummy addition to Culinary Favorites From A to Z.
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- EverythingMouse EverythingMouse Sep 27, 2008 @ 2:59 pm
- I like that rocking horse - always wanted one as a child........ I will check out that waldorf salad recipe too
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- tdove tdove Sep 27, 2008 @ 12:39 pm
- Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
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- charlino charlino Sep 22, 2008 @ 8:43 pm
- Wonderful!!!
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- mulberry mulberry Sep 21, 2008 @ 5:54 am
- Nice lens, I've certainly never heard of pickled walnuts!
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