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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.

Brining the nuts with herbs and some spice infuses them from the inside out, and the long roasting time gives them extra toasty flavor.

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.

In place of pecans, try walnuts, peanuts, or cashews.

This dough freezes well for make-ahead slice-and-bake convenience.