Once out of their shells, there’s the matter of roasting, because a rich-flavored hazelnut spread starts with a pile of sweet and fresh local hazelnuts roasted to the color of golden brown sugar.

When cracked open, the acorn-shaped hard shell of a hazelnut reveals a rounded morsel covered in dark brown papery skins. Those skins contain tannins, which can impart a bitter taste, according to “In ...

Hazelnuts, also called filberts, are rich, buttery and elegant. Perhaps the most difficult aspect of working with them is removing their skins. Here's how to do it: Place raw (shelled) hazelnuts in a ...

Hazelnuts often are used in sweet dessert recipes, but these scrumptious, flavorful nuts also shine in savory dishes, especially for the fall. Hazelnuts add delectable crunch to salads, pilaf, ...