noun
- pine nuts; edible seeds from pine cones, especially those used in cooking
Usage: plural form; culinary
Examples
- The recipe calls for a handful of pignolias to add crunch to the salad.
- She toasted the pignolias lightly before adding them to the pasta dish.
- Pignolias are expensive but add a distinctive nutty flavor to Mediterranean cuisine.
- The bakery uses pignolias in their traditional Italian cookies.
- He sprinkled pignolias over the roasted vegetables for extra texture.
- Fresh pignolias have a creamy, buttery taste that enhances many dishes.