Preheat oven to 350 °F / 180 °C.
Spread nuts or seeds on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes or more. Shake baking sheet once in a while and remove when the nuts or seeds have turned to desired color.
Another method is to toast nuts in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.
Toast seeds in the same way but only for a shorter time until they are fragrant.
Always toss constantly to prevent deep browning.
Transfer to a bowl or plate to cool and to stop deep browning.
Grind or crush seeds as necessary. Seeds like cumin or coriander toasted and crushed give a depth of flavor to any recipe.
Store toasted nuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Scatter them over salads and pasta dishes or on bruchetta. In a nutshell, incorporate toasted and seeds into your cooking.