Monday, October 18, 2010

Aw Nuts! So many euphemisms where do I begin?


Ever wonder what to snack on?  Chips? No... Candy?  No... Chocolate? Nnomaaybe :)  Before we go crazy, lets go 'nuts!'  What are you craving, I may have something to get that fix!

Sweet and Salty: 


1lb almonds
1/2 lb of walnuts
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1-1 1/2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper
1/2-1 tablespoon Rosemary
Salt

Heat oven to 350.   In large pan heat up the nuts, flipping occasionally. In small pan heat butter and syrup, once butter melted add in cayenne and rosemary.  Pour mixture over the nuts, mixing them so they all get coated.  On foil lined baking sheet spread nuts.  Place in oven and cook for 15min.  Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt while still warm so it sticks.  Let cool and pace yourself.  Mmmmbutter and maple syrup. Excuse me while I wipe my chin.


Salty and crunchy:
Salt
Squash Seeds
Oil of choice

Now that its fall there are lots of squashes to be eaten and they are filled with their own snack packs.  As you carve your pumpkins, hollow out the squash to stuff or whatever you are doing. Remove the guts from the seeds and place them in a bowl of salt water, let soak for as long as you want.  Heat up the oven to 350. Drain seeds and spread onto a baking sheet. Lightly coat with your oil and sprinkle with salt.  Place in oven and bake for 20-25min. Remove and crunch away!

Sweet and comforting:
Strawberries sliced
Coconut Milk
Honey (optional)

This is one of my FAVORITE snacks!  Slice strawberries into bowl.  Coat with coconut milk and try to keep from licking the bowl.  Add a little honey to sweeten the deal.

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