• Roasting nuts in the oven is the most consistent method and yields the best flavor, but requires a careful eye. Be sure to evenly chop your nuts and don’t include the “dust,” which can burn quickly.

A: You can toast nuts by roasting them in the oven or toaster oven or in a dry skillet. You can toast nuts in the microwave, too. But I find that latter method, although good in a pinch, doesn’t ...