Walnut recipes

These crunchy walnuts make a great topping for a festive treat or a bowl of ice cream. The simplest way to take a dessert to dinner party level

This homely and wholesome cake is also light and moist, with the natural sweetness of sticky bananas and the warm toastiness of nuts

Retro favourite coffee and walnut cake in a cupcake version, with a choice of luxurious mascarpone topping or classic buttercream

This vegetarian dish is packed full of great textures and tastes - smoky aubergine, nutty chickpeas and earthy walnuts

A tea-time treat - packed with sweet honey. A great way to use up those ripe bananas too

Gary Rhodes's traditional fruit and nut pudding can be oven baked in an hour for a warming family treat

A no-fuss open puff pastry pie that makes a great vegetarian main course or quick lunchtime treat

Enjoy a tasty treat with golden orange & walnut flapjacks

Homemade pesto knocks spots off shop-bought jars. This earthy blend is a new take on the versatile Italian sauce

Boozy coffee and walnut cake is the perfect party sponge- serve at afternoon tea, cake sales and birthdays

Quick and easy to make, these biscuits will add a flourish to the final Christmas course

The classic combo is made extra sumptuous with mascarpone frosting - a traditional sponge for cake sales and parties

Celebrate carrots with this fab salad that combines them with chicory, mandarin, burrata and walnuts to give lots of different colours, textures and flavours

Top up on essential fatty acids, calcium and iron with this healthy and delicious bread

Combine crunchy nuts with caramel flavours in this open shortcrust pastry pie with a creamy, sticky filling

These fabulous soufflés are not as nervewracking to cook and serve as traditional ones, and can be prepared ahead

Use your favourite cheese in these delicious rolls from Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood

This easy all-in-one cake is perfect if you've got friends coming for coffee or afternoon tea

Studded with walnuts and stem ginger, this pickle is delicious on a cheeseboard or with cold meats, plus it makes a great gift

This unusual pesto is also wonderful with potato gnocchi, on crostini, in panini, or stirred into risotto at the end

Serve a Syrian-inspired red pepper and walnut dip as a side dish in a Middle Eastern feast. Top with whole walnuts and coriander and enjoy with flatbreads

We love a slice of banana bread with crunchy walnuts and sweet dates, warm from the oven. This vegan version is great for breakfast or with an afternoon cuppa

A nice and spicy partner to pre-dinner drinks. Great with some toasted pitta for dipping

Add colour, crunch, and a dollop of cheesy indulgence to a straightforward pasta dish