Nature's Eats Shelled Walnuts

Ingredients:

• 2 apples (preferably Fuji or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A handful of fresh arugula or spinach leaves (optional)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the apple slices, walnuts, dried cranberries, and if using, the arugula or spinach leaves.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying

Steps:

• Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
• In a shallow dish, combine the chopped walnuts, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
• Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the walnut mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Place the coated chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 6 - 8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
• Fold in the chopped walnuts.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for about 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool before cutting into squares.