In a nutshell

Storage

Nuts are high in oils and are prone to rancidity, so store them in an airtight container in the freezer.

Roasting

Roasting accentuates the nuts’ avour. Most nuts can be roasted in the oven for 8 minutes at 180°C (160°C fan-forced), as it’s hard to heat the nuts through on the stovetop without scorching the exterior.

Swapping nuts in recipes

You can exchange nuts in recipes as long as your chosen nut equals the weight of the original nut. In our Baklava recipe (page 156), you can use almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and cashews interchangeably.