22.11.06

don't go empty handed

i hope everyone enjoys this time with family and friends. please relax and enjoy. indulge in some good food and conversation. and if you still havent found that little something to bring along with you on your visit, try this simple but delicious recipe sent to me by my friend sarah. at the very least it will make your home smell delicious!

Warm Mixed Nuts

5 c. of raw mixed nuts
1 T. olive oil
2 shallots
3 cloves of garlic
2 T. unsalted butter
1/4 c. fresh rosemary
1/4 t. cayenne
1 T. brown sugar
1 T. course salt
Heat oven to 350. Place nuts in a single layer on baking sheets. Toast until golden and fragrant for 8 to 12 minutes rotating pans. Put in a bowl and set aside. Thinly slice the shallots into rings. Thinly slice the garlic lengthwise. Heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic until golden. (3 to 5 min.) Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Melt butter and pour over mixed nuts. Add rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt. Stir. Toss in garlic and shallots.

5 comments:

Tracy said...

mmmmmmmm!

Anonymous said...

Yeah!!! I love your new blog. And I love vintage recipe boxes. Cant wait to try the snap cookies with my boys this week. Cheers!

Rachel said...

yum!

Anonymous said...

Will definately try this. Looks delish!!

happylaney said...

I tasted something similar to this a couple years ago and have been plagued with the memory ever since. I have looked up recipes for rosemary almonds online before, but never made any of them. This one might actually motivate me, since it comes recommended. Thanks!