Whether you are making a pecan pie, garnishing a frosted cake with sliced almonds, or throwing pine nuts into a salad, toasting the nuts before you use them unleashes their fantastic flavors. Toasting is easy, and it can be done a number of ways: 1) In a skillet over medium heat, with or without butter or oil; 2) in a preheated 350˚ F oven for about 8 minutes; or 3) under the broiler (watch carefully to avoid burning). You can make a big batch and store them in an airtight container to last the whole week. Pine nuts may develop whitish spots, but this does not affect their taste or freshness.

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