The state farmers market here in Raleigh is already blowing my mind (and there are loads of other local farmers markets around here that I haven’t even explored yet).
It’s open every day for lots of hours and even in the winter right now there are dozens of ingredients to choose from.
Lately I have been munching on local broccoli, cilantro, Brussels sprouts, kale and some tasty goat cheese.
And I even treated myself to some local pecans.
Although they were a bit of an investment (most good nuts are), I have been using them in all kinds of dishes lately.
If you’ve got some pecans in your pantry waiting to become something delicious, here are some ways to use them:
1. Roasting
I love just roasting pecans in a dry skillet on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until they’re aromatic and slightly browned. After roasting and cooling, keep them in a jar or container with a tight lid for a few weeks.
2. Salad
-Mixed greens (or spinach) with apple, toasted pecans and goat cheese topped with a vinaigrette.
3. Breakfast
4. Snack
-A handful of raw or toasted pecans
-In a trail mix (like this one)
5. Dessert
–Chocolate Pecan Pie, obviously
(Spoiler Alert: I’ve got another tasty pecan dessert recipe coming your way in the next few weeks!)
Would you add any to my list?
And do you have a caramelized or candied pecan recipe that you like? I tried one recently but it was a little too cavity-breaking candied for me.