Holiday Cooking: Spiced Nuts

This recipe is an adaptation of one created by the fabulous Ina Garten. I’ve added thyme and chose to use a variety of nuts instead of just cashews. It’s perfect for serving at holiday cocktail parties, and also makes a great gift for teachers or friends.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted cashew nuts
• 1 cup unsalted walnuts
• 1 cup unsalted almonds
• 1 cup unsalted pecans
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place the nuts on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
3. While the nuts cook combine the other ingredients in a large bowl and stir until evenly combined.
4. Add toasted nuts to the bowl and mix well.
5. Serve warm.