Crunchy coated almonds are extra nutty with the sesame seeds. You can also use this coating on pecans, walnuts and cashews. Offer a jar of these nuts as a hostess present.
Dukkah is a blend of spices, nuts and seeds that makes a flavourful crust for grilled chicken and helps lock in moisture. Look for it in Middle Eastern grocery stores.
Soups are great for your weekly dinner repertoire – there are endless flavour combinations and they're easy to prepare. If you enjoy a little heat, leave the seeds in the chilies.
When the honey boils down, it gets thick, syrupy and surprisingly less sticky. You can add nuts to these bars if you like – just substitute 1/2 cup of them for the pumpkin seeds.
In place of the traditional bread-crumb coating, crunchy nuts and seeds offer heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and taste great, too. Serve with a leafy green salad or oven-roasted fries.
Sesame seeds add the perfect amount of savouriness to these otherwise sweet cookies. For a pretty finish, use your fingers to pinch together any cracks in the dough after you've formed the thumbprints.
Vanilla bean and fragrant lemon zest give this buttery shortbread an incredible aroma. Once you've used the seeds, add the vanilla pod to a jar of granulated sugar to make gourmet vanilla sugar.
Chock-full of nutritious goodies, such as apple, coconut, cranberries, carrots and pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds), these muffins make a fabulous start to the day or a delicious wrap-and-go snack.
Olive oil, fennel seeds and juice from an orange combine to make a zesty coating for olives. This mixture can also be used to marinate various cheeses, such as bocconcini, feta, Gouda or smoked mozzarella.
A velvety pudding studded with vanilla bean seeds is the base for these creamy artisanal pops. Layered with homemade plum purée and a little brandy, they make a treat fit for a summer day. Add any leftover plum mixture to yogurt parfaits or spread it onto toast.
