Vitamin E levels are higher in raw almonds, which are also harder for the body to digest than roasted almonds. Minerals, such as zinc and calcium, are more bioavailable after roasting. Raw and roasted ...

FARGO — I adore finger foods, also known as small plates, tapas, or, in Italian, cicchetti. On a recent trip to the Twin Cities, I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Broders’ Pasta Bar in south Minneapolis ...

Aside from the price and the cachet, Champagne is one of life’s simplest pleasures -- just lifting a glass is a mood-altering experience. But it brings out the Gaudi in hosts. Who doesn’t want to take ...

A proposed regulation could levy a cancer warning on foods containing certain chemicals that are formed through the cooking process. The concentration threshold being proposed, however, is ...

Brining the nuts with herbs and some spice infuses them from the inside out, and the long roasting time gives them extra toasty flavor. Bring kosher salt, 2 rosemary sprigs, 4 chiles, and 4 cups water ...

High in protein and packed with heart-healthy fats, the best roasted and salted mixed nuts double as an everyday food.

Roast almonds are great in desserts, savory dishes or to eat out of hand. Diamond Foods Inc., headquartered in Stockton and one of the nation's largest almond producers, has introduced a new flavor to ...

Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that combines thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. Add it to almonds for a tangy, nutty bite. If you already have a prepared za’atar spice blend ...