COOK'S TIPS
Nuts give off full flavor after they feel the heat

From "The New Food Lover's Tiptionary"
By Sharon Tyler Herbst

Toasting nuts intensifies their flavor and makes them easier to chop. To warm nuts, roast in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes, toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, or heat in a microwave oven for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring the nuts occasionally.