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The toffee mixture will harden as these cool, transforming into a snappy, crunchy layer that holds everything together.

There is no obvious point of entry when dealing with celery root. Prepping it isn’t complicated, though: Use a chef’s knife to cut off the top and bottom of the root, exposing the pale flesh of the interior. Prop the root on one of the newly flattened poles, and, using curved downward strokes, cut off the brown skin in long swaths. Once peeled, cut the root into chunks, cutting out any spongy bits that may develop at the center.

The gelatin in the mousse stabilizes it, so you can make and fill the roll a day ahead without worrying about it weeping or deflating.

This toast also works well divided into fourths and served as an appetizer.

Why shell out $5 when you can make energy bars at home? Packed with tons of flavor and punch, this DIY super snack will power you throughout the day. The dried prunes in this recipe give the bars a chewy consistency with the ground pistachios function as both a nutrient-rich building block that lends structure and  as a textural element that conveniently contains good fats and proteins to keep you satisfied. Pro tip: Rinse your hands under cool water or give them a quick shot of non-stick spray..…

Believe it or not, we came up with a new way to chop broccoli: Include the stems!

This recipe comes from the November 1982 issue and is part of our Thanksgiving Hall of Fame series. Nut lovers, this one is for you.

Store-bought cornbreads can be very sweet; taste before using, or omit the sugar from your favorite recipe.

Grinding half of the walnuts into the streusel makes for extra tender, buttery muffin tops.

Turmeric or cinnamon? Nuts or raisins? The players may change, but the fundamentals of fluffy, fragrant jasmine rice pilaf are always the same.

Using whole walnuts means there's more area for the seeds to get stuck and add crunch.

Store the finished nuts in an air-tight container to prevent stickiness.

You want all of your cheese ball ingredients at room temperature to make sure the goat cheese mixture is smooth and homogenous.

For a slightly more virtuous quick bread—more like breakfast, less like dessert—reduce the amount of granulated sugar to one cup. 

Honey-sweetened yogurt with dates and rhubarb is perfect for snack time, breakfast, or dessert.

Once you get the hang of this fail-proof tart, feel free to riff. Try walnuts or hazelnuts instead of almonds, and any kind of jam (but no jelly).

A new restaurant trend, these grain, nut, and seed clusters add a satisfying crunch and healthy hit to salads, veggies, and more.

Finishing chicken thighs in a quick pear and turnip compote creates a rich, sweet and savory sauce.

This pecan fudge recipe is similar in flavor to caramelized white chocolate. Tangy buttermilk tempers the sweetness.