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Happy National Cashew Day!

Celebrate today's food holiday with a generous serving of the nutrient- and, yes, fat-heavy product. But don't fret about the healthy unsaturated fat associated with the cashew -- according to research, studies have proven that people who consume nuts on a regular basis typically weigh less than those who rarely munch on the nutritious snack.

So get inspired to indulge in the rich, buttery cashew with some seasonal recipes -- use up leftovers in a Turkey Salad with Chutney and Cashews, try an spicy Asian Stir-Fried Chicken with Orange Zest and Crispy Cashews, or prepare for easy holiday entertaining with some Candied Cashews

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Skip the pecan pie and take a chocoholic route this Thanksgiving with this velvety-glazed creation.

Get this pecan dessert recipe along with many others after the jump.

Chestnuts add richness and a level of meatiness to the conventional Thanksgiving stuffing.

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Honey, I shrunk the pecan pie! These bite-sized pecan tartlets satisfy any sweet tooth -- no silverware required.

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Ah, baklava -- the unctuous dessert enveloping honey and nuts in buttery layers of phyllo dough. Happy National Baklava Day!

The European-Middle Eastern delicacy actually has quite an impressive history. Dating back to the 8th Century B.C., the Assyrians used to pile nuts into thin layers of dough and top the whole thing with honey before baking it. The treat was considered a luxury, enjoyed predominantly on special occasions, and affordable only to the wealthy.

It has since come a long way, traveling to the Near East, Turkey and Armenia over time, then finally to Greece with the rise of the Grecian empire -- and the rich, buttery cinnamon-walnut treat has today made it over to the Food Network, with a fabulous classic recipe by Alton Brown. If you're feeling adventurous, try a shot at more Americanized versions of the versatile international dessert with Pear Baklava or even Chocolate Baklava.

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