Category Appetizers & Snacks

Spicy Roasted Macadamia Nuts

1 pound raw, unsalted macadamia nuts 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon curry powder (I like Penzey’s curry) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons…

Rosemary Roasted Cashews

2 ½ cups unsalted, raw cashews 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 teaspoons dried, cracked rosemary 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place cashews on a…

Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip

4 small eggplants (3 pounds total) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground sumac 1/4 teaspoon cracked black…

Stovetop Popcorn

6 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn butter, melted (optional) Add the oil to a large soup kettle. (Use the nonstick one with the clear lid.) Add 3 kernels of popcorn and turn the heat to medium (setting 4…

Honey Roasted Nuts

2 cups raw almonds 2 cups raw cashews 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons brown sugar sprinkle of kosher salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with…

Elaine’s Chex Mix

3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon steak seasoning salt (salt with garlic & pepper) 1/4 teaspoon Mole Mexican seasoning 1 cup whole grain Cheerios 1 cup Rice Chex cereal 1 cup Wheat Chex cereal 1 cup whole…

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