The main downside is the added time needed to preheat the oven. Just as when toasting walnuts like a pro ... Adding oil to the mix for seasoned pecans may shorten cooking time a little bit ...

Toasting the walnuts might feel a little extra, but it's an important step — and you'll definitely taste the difference. Those 10 minutes in the oven will bring out the nuts' flavor and augment ...

David Malosh for The New York Times Tofu soaks up the peanut sauce and chars up nicely when roasted in the oven ... In this simple spaghetti, seasoned-and-toasted walnuts take the place of ...

This “winter” pesto that gets big flavor from roasted walnuts and a generous portion of Parmigiano Reggiano – not to mention ...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the canola oil, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Toss in the walnuts, and stir until they are coated. Spread the walnuts out on a cookie sheet ...