********* Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 My sil from out of state was here over Thanksgiving. She made delicious green beans with pine nuts. She was staying with my mil, and when I commented how good the beans were, she insisted I take home the rest of the package of pine nuts that she bought at Whole Foods, since my in-laws wouldn't eat them. I'm embarrased to say, but I've never actually cooked with pine nuts before. :tongue_smilie: I know you can make pesto with them. Again, I'll admit that not only have I never MADE pesto, I don't believe I've ever eaten it, either. I've *seen it made before on Food Network, back when we had cable. It looks good, and I'd like to try it. Anyone have a favorite recipe? Or ANY recipies that use pine nuts? Other than pesto and the recipie for the green beans my sil made, I'd like other ways to use up the rather large package of pine nuts in my kitchen, that are taunting me. 'You know you want to cook with me, but you don't know how. Ha Ha!'. That's what they're saying. Well, at least in my head... :001_huh: :D TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 We sprinkle them on tossed salads, or mix in with couscous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 :lurk5: because I firmly believe that pine nuts are underutilized in my culinary exploits. I like them, but don't quite know what to DO with them! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I toast them for about 5 minutes then add them to pesto pasta with fresh parm cheese. Delicious!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I use them on one of my favorite homemade pizzas. Spread a little olive oil on pizza shell. Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese. Top with sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese crumbles. Drop on some pine nuts. Bake. Think we might have to make this for supper tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeTea Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I just had pine nuts for the first time the other day. They were in a salad a friend bought at a deli. It was delicious, but we could only guess at the ingredients. Here's what we came up with: bowtie pasta, cooked and drained......12 oz. lots of fresh baby spinach, chopped...3 cups caesar dressing..............................enough to coat pine nuts.......................................2 oz. I tried to replicate it at home, and used the above amounts. It turned out really good! (But if anyone has the real recipe, I will take it. I think it may have also had parmesan cheese.) Now I wish I had a good source for pine nuts. I paid $3 for 2oz. and it was the only size bag they had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Oh! Oh! You have to try this: Chicken Breasts Roasted with Honey, Pine Nuts, and Thyme. Perfect for a special occasion or fancy dinner (or a weeknight if inclined, it does take a bit of effort) You can throw the Pine Nuts in the freezer and they'll be fine for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) Pesto! Yum! I don't use a recipe to make pesto, I just use basil, garlic, pine nuts, good Parmesan, olive oil, salt, pepper and stick it in the food processor. :lol: I also like a pasta with pine nuts, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, bell peppers, basil, a little olive oil, and parmesan Edited January 12, 2010 by Sis I forgot to list salt and pepper in the pesto omg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Pesto with Pine Nuts: Fresh Basil leaves Olive Oil Pine Nuts Little Salt Pressed Garlic Quantities should be adjusted that the result is creamy but not liquid. I throw it all into the food processor and push the button briefly. Oh so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Here's my FAVORITE: Chicken salad with pine nuts Cooked Chicken Breast cut into little tiny pieces (but do not grind fine) 1/4c pine nuts, chopped into little pieces few drops of sesame oil couple tablespoons of mayo. No, I don't measure this I just add enough so that it has the chicken salad consistancy that I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I set out a bowl to sprinkle them on top of curry. Is that too weird? It tastes good, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 This is the only recipe I have that uses pine nuts, although I would like to experiment with trying them in some other things, because my family really liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Oh! Oh! You have to try this: Chicken Breasts Roasted with Honey, Pine Nuts, and Thyme. Perfect for a special occasion or fancy dinner (or a weeknight if inclined, it does take a bit of effort) You can throw the Pine Nuts in the freezer and they'll be fine for a very long time. Oh wow, that sounds GOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Pesto recipe I just made pesto fettuccine with grilled chicken a couple nights ago. Just make the pasta and toss with as much pesto as you wish. It was yummy; and you can freeze pesto for later. It's good as a sauce on pizza too. You can sub walnut for the pine nuts, too. Adds healthy omegas and is cheaper. If dairy is an issue (I can't have it at all), just omit the cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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