As we stand on the brink of the New Year, we are reflecting on 2023 and the culinary delights that have graced our tables throughout the year. Join us in revisiting the top recipes of 2023 that you enjoyed the most!
All of these recipes have one shining ingredient in common: walnuts. Walnuts offer a buttery richness and delightful texture, enabling them to pair well with many different global cuisines, making them endlessly versatile.
Here are the recipes that were enjoyed most frequently by you. Don’t forget to subscribe to our eNewsletter and keep an eye out for more delicious recipes made with walnuts throughout 2024. Happy New Year!
Coming in at number one is, unsurprisingly, our Walnut and Oat Crusted Veggie Egg Cups, which are perfect for quick and chaotic mornings. These cups make the best grab-and-go breakfast, giving you 9 grams of protein and many other essential nutrients to kick-start your day.
Our Pappardelle with California Walnut Pesto adds delightful flavors and a new texture to the classic Italian dish. The rich, buttery flavor of walnuts enhances the texture and taste of this parsley-based pesto, making it a top favorite of 2023. Pro tip: Have extra pesto? Add it to sandwiches, roasted vegetables, and more!
Our California Walnut “Chorizo” Crumble can be a splendid breakfast, lunch, and dinner addition. This is a wholesome, plant-based meat alternative that only takes 20 short minutes to pull together. Add it to your favorite burrito, tacos, salad, breakfast scramble, frittata, and more! Learn more about walnut meat and get recipe inspiration here.
If you’re a dessert lover, our Classic California Walnut Brownies are for you. They are packed with crunchy walnuts and decadent chocolate to satisfy those sweet cravings.
Add some spice to your life with our California Walnut Curry! This dish is bursting with flavor thanks to its colorful vegetables cooked in a spicy curry sauce with Thai basil, cilantro, and delicious walnut cream.
As we head into 2024, keep these recipes in your archive to make and enjoy for many more years to come! For more recipe inspiration, click here.
