Be cautious when substituting them for other nuts in baked goods. The strong flavor that stands up so well to hot chiles in Thai and Chinese cooking can overwhelm other ingredients. Hazelnuts , also called filberts , are delicious ground in pastries, tortes, tarts, and ice cream. Add chopped hazelnuts to a winter fruit salad, or serve whole hazelnuts with soft cheese like Camembert or Brie. I love to dress steamed asparagus with a hazelnut vinaigrette and then sprinkle on plenty of roasted, chopped hazelnuts.
Macadamia nuts have a subtle, rich flavor, with a texture that's more creamy than crisp.
Use them like chopped walnuts in breads, cakes, and cookies, substitute them for pecans in a pie, or serve them with drinks, lightly toasted and salted. More at the market Look for these winter favorites at your local produce counter. Potatoes and celery root to mash into silky pur es or to slice and bake into warming gratins, layered with cream and topped with Gruy re. Escarole, endive, and chicory to serve with pan-seared chicken. Saut the greens with the pan drippings and a bit of garlic.