Best Sunnys Smoky Bar Nut Mix Recipes

Bar Nut Palmiers image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h25m

Yield 30 palmiers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box storebought puff pastry sheets, thawed
Olive oil, for brushing
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 lime, zested
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

Special equipment: food processor
Lay pastry sheets flat on a clean work surface and lightly brush tops with olive oil. In a food processor blend nuts, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, lime zest and juice and rosemary. Evenly spread this mixture over the pastry sheets. Starting from each end roll the pastry towards the center creating 2 spirals that touch in the center. Repeat with second pastry sheet. Wrap both in plastic wrap and place in freezer until ready to cook. (These can be stored in the freezer for weeks.)
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and set the racks in the upper and lower parts of the oven. Cut the palmiers into 3/4-inch slices and place on 2 parchment lined baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, switching pans halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.

Warm Bar Nuts image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped
1 cup peanuts with the skin on
1 cup whole almonds with the skin on
1 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 light grates of lemon zest
1 tablespoon flaky sea salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, remove the pan from the heat and add the thyme. The leaves will sizzle and fry a little. Immediately stir in the peanuts, almonds, pecans and red pepper flakes. Mix to coat with the oil.
Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, stir in the lemon zest and salt and serve immediately?or let cool and then rewarm in a low oven.

Sweet, Spicy and Salty Candied Nut Mix image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup blanched whole almonds
1/2 cup whole cashews
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup whole pecans
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

Melt the butter and sugar in a large skillet over medium heat and add the salt. Add the almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin and cayenne. Cook until the sugar is melted and the nuts are fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the rosemary and toss. Immediately spread the nut mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cool completely, and then serve.