Definition of pine nut
: the edible seed of any of several pines — compare piñon
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Vietnamese caramel and pine nut brittle joined a succulent chunk of seabass in the fifth course.
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Pesto is traditionally made of pine nuts, Parmesan, basil, olive oil, and garlic in the Liguria region of Italy.
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And a quick pan-seared fillet, that most modern of preparations, benefits from the classic Sicilian contrast of currants, olives and pine nuts.
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Serve garnished with toasted pine nuts and pomegranate seeds.
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Place the mint and parsley leaves, walnut or pine nuts, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor.
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Separately, toast ¼ cup pine nuts and 1/4 cup Marcona almonds until golden brown, 8-12 minutes.
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Think torta della nonna with yuzu, pine nut, and salted black bean gelato; robiola due latte with amaretti, kabocha squash, and red currant; and fior di latte gelato with quince jam.
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Add the sugar, peppadew peppers, cherries and pine nuts and simmer until most liquid has evaporated.
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First Known Use of pine nut
before 12th century
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Definition of pine nut for English Language Learners
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: the seed of some pine trees that is used as food
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