Most of us think of nuts as a snack food-- a handful of dry roast peanuts or smoked almonds is all we have to do with nuts-- but this sells the little beauties short. Nuts are an ingredient found in all kinds of recipes and are a tested way to add richness and depth to all kinds of foods. We see them as a thickener and flavoring agent in pestos and moles, we often find them baked in to breads and desserts, they can lend some crunch to a simple greens, they can star in a delicious salad dressing or form a toasty crust on fish or French toast.