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Be they whole, chopped or ground, their saltiness contrasts beautifully with sweet desserts, from s'mores pretzel pops to chocolate pretzel toffee.

Great with barbecued chicken and fish, or as a stunning secret ingredient to grilled cheese sandwiches, they also make an impressive hostess gift.

Marni Wasserman is a culinary nutritionist dedicated to providing balanced lifestyle choices through natural foods. Here is a delicious winter dish, which contains six healing spices

Here's what we suggest you do with leftover garam marsala