Moctezuma's Spicy Mixed Nuts →

For a great snack on the run, take a small handful of these spicy, satisfying nuts to munch on. Research shows nuts are high in nutritional value and fiber which makes you feel full so you eat less and it’s easier to lose weight if that’s your goal. Either way, nuts are a delicious, nutritious snack to enjoy on the run or with an afternoon aperitif. Give this recipe a try and enjoy!

Moctezuma’s Spicy Mixed Nuts
6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large egg white

• 1 tablespoon water

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon Mexican Chile Powder (or chili powder of your choice)

• ½ teaspoon Goya Adobo Powder or garlic salt

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)

• ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 cups mixed nuts (your choice; I used almonds, pecans, hazel nuts, and peanuts because that’s what I had on hand; See *Note)

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 275 F. degrees.

2. Whisk the egg white and water until very foamy. Toss with the nuts and pour everything into a strainer.

3. Strain for 3 minutes to allow the excess egg whites to drip off.

4. Pour the nuts into a brown paper bag and shake with the spices until coated.

5. Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or tin foil and spread out in a single layer.

6. Bake 15 minutes and stir.

7. Lower the heat to 225 F. degrees and bake for 1 hour, stirring a few times.

8. Turn off the oven and cool with the door propped open.

9. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

*Note: anyone who suffers from nut allergies (including peanuts) should avoid this recipe.

Adapted from: https://www.food.com/recipe/savory-spiced-nuts-97278

Maple Curry Candied Cashews →

Photo: c. foodblogchef 2020

Great holiday gifts or easy to make snacks. Be warned, these nuts are seriously addictive when combined with a good beer or an off-dry sparkling wine! Can you say “maple, curry, candied, cashews” fast three times?

Maple Curry Candied Cashews
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cashews

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon ground coriander

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased tin foil

1. Place the maple syrup and nuts in a medium-sized bowl and toss until well coated. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to coat evenly. Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheet and arrange them in a single layer. Bake until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.

2. Remove from the oven, immediately loosen the nuts with a spatula, separate the clumps, and set aside to cool to room temperature before serving otherwise they won’t have a good crunch.

Adapted from http://www.eat-drink-smile.com/2010/12/spiced-macadamia-nuts.html