Supper

The idea of a dinner is not only interesting when looking at its cultural history but still takes a central role in our day. And oftentimes it is accompanied by the question: what's for dinner? Our partner, the California Walnut Association, took a closer look at this topic and put together their community's favorite dinner recipes ― of course, including California Walnuts. They are perfect for different occasions, from a cozy snack just for you to a family dinner or a party with friends. What is your favorite dinner recipe?

Food styling: Lukas Grossmann | Photos: Nicky Walsh

Banana-Nut-Bake

For a sweet evening treat.

Preparation time: 15 minutes | Baking time: 15 minutes

Taste the sun! Californian Walnuts are known for their mild taste - thanks to the warm and sunny climate in which they grow!

INGREDIENTS FOR 6 PEOPLE

• 100 g raisins, washed

• 100 g Californian walnuts, chopped

• 5 tbsp pine nuts

• 8 tbsp honey

• 8 tbsp rum

• 6 bananas

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 60 g butter

• 3 egg whites

• 150 g icing sugar

1 . Heat the washed raisins, walnuts, pine nuts and honey in a saucepan. Spread the mixture into a casserole dish and drizzle with rum.

2 . Slice the banana, drizzle with lemon juice and shortly fry it off. Then layer the banana into the casserole dish.

3 . Beat the egg whites with the icing sugar. Transfer the beaten egg whites into a piping bag and pipe small blobs onto the bananas.

4 . Bake for around 15 minutes at 220°C. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy.

ROUGH NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING: Energy 596 kcal | Protein 9,91 g | Carbohydrates 63,6 g | Fat 28,8 g | Of which saturated fats 7,89 g

Avocado-Pineapple Spread

with Californian Walnuts

For a quick dinner – maybe served on the couch?

Preparation time: 15 minutes | Fridge time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE

• 100 g canned pieces of pineapple

• ½ bunch of basil

• 150 g avocado

• Some lemon juice

• 1 clove of garlic

• 30 g grated Pecorino

• 80 g crème fraîche

• 50 g Californian walnuts, chopped

• Salt, freshly ground white pepper

1 . Drain the pineapple.

2 . Wash the basil, shake dry, pick off the leaves and chop finely.

3 . Peel the avocado and remove the pit. Drizzle with lemon juice and purée in a mixer. Add the peeled and pressed clove of garlic as well as pecorino, basil, crème fraîche and pineapple and finely purée.

4 . Stir in walnuts, season with salt and pepper. Let cool in the fridge for 1 hour.

ROUGH NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING: Energy 247 kcal | Protein 5,5 g | Carbohydrates 7,58 g | Fat 21,3 g

Alsacian Tarte Flambée

with pear, walnut, goat cheese, thyme

For a dinner party with friends.

Preparation time: 15 minutes | Proving time: 30 minutes | Baking time: 15-20 minutes

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE FOR THE DOUGH

• 250 g wheat flour

• 100 g whole wheat flour or lupine flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp

• about 180 ml water Or ready-made tarte flambée pastry if you're in a rush

FOR THE TOPPINGS

• 200 g sour cream

• 200 g creamy goat cheese

• 3-4 small pears

• 12 Californian walnuts

• 100g Serrano ham

• pepper

• 1 tsp thyme, chopped (substitute for dried if necessary)

• 1-2 tbsp honey, liquid

1 . Thoroughly knead water, salt and oil. Let rest for about 30 minutes. The dough should be slightly sticky but not too moist.

2 . Preheat oven to 240°C (Fan: 215 °C, Gas: Level 5).

3 . Roll out the dough and put it on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

4 . Spread the sour cream on the dough, leaving a small crust around the outside. Wash, core and thinly slice the pear and evenly spread it. Tear the ham into small pieces and drape it over the fruit. Roughly chop the walnuts and add.

5 . Crumble the goat cheese over the top and season with pepper and thmye. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until brown and crispy.

6 . Drip the honey over the baked tarte flambée and serve immediately.

What's in it? Walnuts are the only tree nut that is an excellent source of alphalinolenic acid (ALA), the plantbased omega-3 essential fatty acid. They cannot be made in the body, so they must come from our food. They can help lower the risk of heart disease or inflammation.

ROUGH NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING: Energy 849 kcal | Protein 25,7 g | Carbohydrates 83 ,3 g | Fat 44,3 g | Of which saturated fats 17,8 g

Walnut Lemon-Pasta

Soul food for a family dinner.

Preparation time 20 minutes

Healthy Fats Walnuts contain polyunsaturated fatty acids - which we need for our brain and heart functions!

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE

• 60 g Californian walnuts

• 1 organic lemon

• 30 g butter

• 10 g sage

• 5 tbsp cream

• salt and pepper

• 50 g parmesan

• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds

• 300 g pasta of your choice

1 . Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions.

2 . Meanwhile, chop the walnuts and grate the parmesan.

3 . Wash the lemon with hot water. Grate the zest into a small bowl and juice the lemon.

4 . Melt the butter in a saucepan and lightly toast the walnuts and sunflower seeds. Add sage and after a further 2 minutes, add the cream. Stir, add the lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper. If needed, loosen with a little pasta water.

5 . Add pasta to sauce and mix well. Arrange on plates and serve with grated parmesan.

ROUGH NUTRITIONAL FACTS PROPORTION CA.: Energy 849 kcal | Protein 25,7 g | Carbohydrates 83,3 g | Fat 44,3 g | Of which saturated fats 17,8 g | Unsaturated fats 36,5 g