Their milky-mild flavor pairs beautifully with vegetables and fish, too. Brazil nuts have deliciously rich meat. Most often cracked and eaten after dinner, they're also good in fruitcakes, cookies, and candies. Use them to stuff dates or prunes. For easy slicing or chopping, first simmer shelled Brazil nuts in water for five minutes.
Peanuts are great roasted and eaten out of hand.
They're also an essential ingredient in cuisines in warmer parts of the globe. 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.