Peanuts, although technically a legume, are probably one of the most popular of all nuts. An ounce of dry-roasted peanuts will give you more niacin than liver, chicken, turkey or beef. Coconut is not generally classified as a nut either, but is used similarly in cooking. A 2-inch square piece of fresh coconut meat contains several amino acids, fiber, and even a little Vitamin C, along with small amounts of other nutrients. If you fit into that group, you'll want to skip this page and go right to one of the following links for more information.
Many cultures incorporate nuts into main dishes and other non-dessert foods.
You can always begin by tossing walnuts or pecans into a green salad. Years ago someone taught me a trick for doing Peanut Butter French Toast. One time Ron and I wanted pizza and we were a bit short on traditional toppings. The oven toasted the almonds nicely and gave it a great flavor. So now we often put them on pizza because we like the taste.