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walnut oil

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noun

  1. an oil pressed from walnuts and used in cooking, esp in salad dressings

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Pairing it with bright, punchy ingredients like grassy, celery-flavored vinegar; smooth walnut oil; sweet, chewy golden raisins; and clean, crisp cucumber creates an exploration of flavors, textures, consistencies and temperatures.

From Salon

Leonardo is thought to have dissolved lead oxide powder, which has an orange color, in linseed or walnut oil by heating the mixture to make a thicker, faster-drying paste.

From Seattle Times

Warm the walnut oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and stir in the chocolate, stirring with a wire whisk until the chocolate is just melted.

From Seattle Times

Dishes like venison chile Colorado and tender walnut oil cake sweetened with candy cap mushrooms reveal a style that’s rooted in the past, but points toward the future.

From New York Times

For example, try substituting walnut oil in a banana bread that calls for walnuts and a peppery olive oil in a muffin recipe calling for cheese and prosciutto.

From Washington Post