Oregon hazelnuts shine in this granola mix, a perfect snack and a great gift idea this holiday season! Recipe and photography by Joy MacDaniels of Occasions for Joy. Instagram: @occasionsforjoy Ingredients 1/2 Cup Hazelnut Oil (you can also sub part Coconut Oil) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/3 Read More

These delicious cookies from baker Joy MacDaniels of Occasions for Joy feature Oregon hazelnuts, macadamia nuts and our Laurel roasted hazelnut butter. They’re sure to put a smile on your face this holiday season or any time throughout the year! Recipe development and photograph by Joy MacDaniels of Occasions for Read More

These holiday-themed cookies, another recipe by our friend Brian Stafford, feature hazelnut meal and orange zest and are sure to add flavor and fun to your holidays! Crisp morning air fills the Pacific Northwest woods. Settle in. Gather with family and friends and bake these hazelnut shortbread cookies for an Read More

Recipe development and photography by Brian Stafford. Instagram: @dulcegrasosalado These spiced apples from chef Brian Stafford are a great way to celebrate fall and the harvest season. INGREDIENTS 4 Apples, Honeycrisp or similar ¼ cup Butter, softened ¼ cup Packed brown sugar ¼ cup Chopped hazelnuts ¼ cup Raisins 1 Read More

The delicious Japanese Futsu squash pairs perfectly with Oregon-grown hazelnuts in this dish from Chef Brian Stafford. If you find yourself with a Japanese Black Futsu squash, you are in for an enjoyable treat. With its creamy texture and hazelnut flavor, it pairs perfectly with these Asian flavors. As the Read More

Laurel hazelnut oil’s sweet nutty flavor combined with pork’s natural umami from the golden-brown crust make for a warming fall meal you won’t forget. Our process of creating unrefined oil from premium Oregon hazelnuts means you’re getting a flavorful oil rich in vitamins and nutrients, and one of the lowest Read More

Chef Brian Stafford is back with a delicious squash and hazelnut soup to help ward off these last days of winter. Recipe and Photos copyright Brian Stafford 2019. @dulcegrasosalado INGREDIENTS 1 Butternut squash 1 T + ½ tsp Laurel Foods Hazelnut oil 1 tsp Sea salt ¼ tsp Curry powder Read More

This extremely quick and bright dressing made with jarred roasted red peppers and Laurel hazelnut oil goes great on prepared veggies like roasted asparagus, sweet lettuces like Boston or Butter lettuce, and is a perfect chimichurri-like sauce for grilled steaks or halibut! The light nutty flavor of Laurel hazelnut oil Read More

This simple seven-ingredient salad is packed with flavor thanks to a vinaigrette made from warm bacon fat, shallots, hazelnuts, honey, and sherry vinegar, with just a touch of extra-virgin olive oil. The Brussels sprouts leaves are cooked just long enough to give them some sweet, nutty char, but still retain Read More

The glory of these leeks is the contrast between their deeply charred exteriors and jammy, sweet interiors. Pay attention to the hot spots on your grill and move leeks around if they are charring more quickly in some places than others. Ingredients 1 cup crushed blanched hazelnuts ¼ cup sesame Read More

Sweet summer corn begs to be mixed with a splash of acid, a touch of heat, salty cheese, and toasty nuts for texture. This recipe is definitely a choose-your-own-adventure. Use whatever you like or have on hand! Ingredients ½ cup nuts (such as peanuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios) 6 ears of Read More