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SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS



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I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 cup untoasted walnut halves
1 cup untoasted pecan halves
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted almonds
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted cashews
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
  • Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
  • Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  • Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups unsalted mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread the nuts out on a large baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are lightly toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Transfer the nuts to a serving bowl. Pour in the butter and toss to coat evenly. Serve warm or room temperature.

THE UNION SQUARE CAFE'S BAR NUTS



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 2 1/4 cups mixed nuts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups (18-ounces) assorted unsalted nuts, including peeled peanuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans and whole unpeeled almonds
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons Maldon or other sea salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Toss the nuts in a large bowl to combine and spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rosemary, cayenne, sugar, salt and melted butter.
  • Thoroughly toss the toasted nuts in the spiced butter and serve warm. And once you eat these, you will never want to stop.

AHI POKE BASIC



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This is a standard raw tuna (poke) salad served in most Hawaiian homes. Although unconventional, it is sure to please the more adventurous seafood lovers. Be sure to use fresh tuna for the very best flavor, although fresh frozen tuna will produce acceptable results.

Provided by Josh Chan

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, cubed
1 cup soy sauce
¾ cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine Ahi, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, chili pepper, and macadamia nuts; mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 102.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 58.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 3695.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

FOIL-PACKET SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Tear off an 18-inch-long piece of heavy-duty foil. Toss 2 cups unsalted roasted mixed nuts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 rosemary sprig, 2 wide strips lemon zest, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes on the foil. Bring the two short ends of the foil together and fold to seal, then fold in the sides. Grill over medium heat, flipping occasionally, until the nuts are hot and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully open and sprinkle with flaky salt.

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