Let California Walnuts Be Your Cupid

HEALTH

Chef Sabyasachi Gorai

Gearing up to host a romantic dinner for your loved one but don’t know what to prepare? Fret not, as California walnuts are here to drive your worries away! Loaded with the goodness of health and irresistible flavours, walnuts are the go-to-nut for anything sweet or savoury. An excellent source of plant-based omega-3, antioxidants and fibre, they make every dish an instant favorite.

So what are you waiting for? Put on your chef apron and let California walnuts add the magic of love and nutrition to your Valentine’s meal. Try out these super easy and delectable recipes curated by Celebrity Chef Sabyasachi Gorai that will definitely add that extra crunch of romance to your evening.

Ingredients

200 g of shrimp

250 g of zucchini

200 g of cherry tomatoes

1/2 squeezed lemon

2 spoonfuls of olive oil

2 cloves of garlic

a pinch of salt and pepper

30 g of California walnuts

200 ml orange juice

Preparations

Ingredients

1/2 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped

2 cups red grapes

1/2 cup olive oil, divided

4 sprigs fresh thyme

1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided

226 g fresh goat cheese, cold

Preparations

Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until skins are bursting and wrinkled. Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes.

Ingredients

For the cookie dough

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup California walnuts, toasted

2/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pinch of ground nutmeg

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled butter, cut in 15 – 20 pieces

2 egg yolks

2 teaspoons water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For assembling and decorating the cookies

1/2 – 2/3 cup fig jam or apricot jam

28 g bittersweet chocolate, melted

1/2 cup finely chopped California walnuts

Preparations

Ingredients

4 cups (1 lt) whipping cream

2 cups (500 ml) California walnuts, toasted

2 tablespoon (30 ml) walnut oil

12 egg yolks

1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar

1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

For Glazed Walnuts

10 California walnut halves

5 ml maple syrup

Icing sugar, for dusting

175 ml granulated sugar, for caramelizing

Preparations