Walnut Harvest Menu
The annual walnut harvest is cause for celebration for this California family. (Serves 6)
Savory Walnut Wafers
Mushroom Walnut Turnovers
Roast Chicken with Pears, Shallots, and Walnuts
or
Fruit and Walnut-Stuffed Pork Loin
Classic Walnut Boule
Walnut Rice
Haricots verts
Beet and Walnut Salad
Walnut Cake with Praline Frosting
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Wine Note Walnuts, like many red grapes, have a considerable amount of tannin giving them an appealing bitter bite. To counterbalance, choose a wine that's low in tannin. Pinot noir is a good choice. It will underscore the earthy nut flavor. –Karen MacNeil