Warm Mixed Nuts

These nuts are a staple during the holidays. Recipe from Martha Stewart.

Ingredients:
5 cups mixed nuts (highly recommend pecans and cashews)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp course salt

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350F. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until fragrant (Martha says 8-12 minutes, I find it takes longer, 15-20 minutes). Once roasted, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and fry until golden, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and set aside.

Melt the butter and pour over the warm nuts. Toss with rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt. Add the crispy shallots and garlic.  Serve warm.  Can be reheated at 300F for 10 minutes.  Also delicious at room temperature.

Note: We are experimenting with how to get the spices to better stick to the nuts. One option would be to stir them into the melted butter.  Or perhaps coat them first and then roast them.  We will update if we find a suitable method.