Did you know that the Willamette Valley and surrounding region grows 99.9 percent of the nation’s domestic hazelnut crop? It began at the turn of the 20th century with George Dorris, who jumped in ...

Hazelnuts have a distinct flavor. The small, round nuts are low in saturated fats and high in fiber and potassium. And they are a surprising way to add pizazz to a variety of dishes. Most hazelnuts ...

With a microplane or fine grater, remove a generous teaspoon of zest from one of orange; reserve. Peel the oranges and, holding them over a bowl to catch the juice, cut out the segments in between the ...

Three things happen when you roast a hazelnut: it gets more flavorful, it blushes from the inside, and it takes on a pleasing crunch. So you definitely want to roast them in most cases. Another way to ...

The longer you roast hazelnuts, the richer their flavor. You have to decide how deep of a roast you want based on how you’re planning on using them. For instance, I prefer a dark roast when combining ...

The holidays are a nutty time of year, in more ways than one. With all of the parties and family gatherings, it’s the perfect season to master a few cooking techniques that will result in perfectly ...

Depending on where you live, you may know these bronze-shelled little nuts by a number of names. And their uses are just as varied. From the nation's hazelnut capital, Oregon, come recipes for ...

This keeps very well for several days if stored in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. Hold off on adding the mint, cheese and hazelnuts until shortly before serving. If you are combining ...