Pine nuts have been used in the cuisines of Europe, North America and Asia for thousands of years, since they are high in protein, dietary fibre and flavour. They have distinctive taste that is very nutty and buttery, hence they are added to some salads and are also used in making the famous Italian pesto sauce. There's no better way of enjoying pine nuts than eating them raw or even crushing them into salads and vegetables or simply enjoying a healthy, hot soup.