Nutty Guys Recipes

Toasting Nuts

Toasting nuts brings out their full flavor and helps keep them crisp in breads, cookies, pies and salads
But how often have you started a recipe and realized that you do not have the toasted nuts it calls for? Here is a quick and simple solution that will save you a trip to the grocery store next time you find yourself in that situation.

Spread the whole, slivered or chopped nuts in a shallow baking pan large enough to accommodate a single layer. Bake the nuts at 350F for 5 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring several times and checking often. Be sure to cool nuts before adding to your recipe.

Tasty Spiced Almonds

I love almonds but have found that adjusting the flavors to my tastes is both fun and satisfying. This recipe is simple and easily adjusts to personal tastes.

Ingredients:
2 cups whole unsalted almonds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions:
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a bowl.

In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir the spices into the oil and cook, stirring until warm, about 30 seconds. Add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are warm and the spices are evenly distributed. Add the hot pepper sauce and stir to distribute. Remove the almonds from the pan and allow them to cool before serving.

Dried Cherry-Almond Bread

This delightful treat is made even better with the nutritional boost from almonds and dried tart cherries. Simply perfect way to start or finish the day!

Ingredients:
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups bread flour
1/3 cup dried tart red cherries or dried cranberries
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons FLEISCHMANN'S Bread Machine Yeast

Directions:
Use the 1-pound recipe if your machine pan holds 10 cups or less of water. Add ingredients to bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer, adding dried tart red cherries and almonds with flour.

Recommended cycle: Basic/white bread cycle; light or medium/normal color setting.

Courtesy ACH Foods