Of all the nuts out there, pecans always rise to the top as one of my favorites. They have a similar flavor and texture to walnuts, but pecans boast a sweeter flavor and don’t have the same dry, ...

I sometimes joke and say that as a Southern cook, I use pecans like other chefs use salt and pepper. That is to say, on just about everything. I love pecans and every other nut because they add a ...

• Roasting nuts in the oven is the most consistent method and yields the best flavor, but requires a careful eye. Be sure to evenly chop your nuts and don’t include the “dust,” which can burn quickly.

Most of the time, I lightly toast my nuts to enhance their flavor. And I’m not alone: Many recipes that call for nuts, also call for toasting the nuts because it makes such a difference in the overall ...

I sometimes joke and say that as a Southern cook, I use pecans like other chefs use salt and pepper. That is to say, on just about everything. I love pecans and every other nut because they add a ...