Nuts! (Rosemary Cashews)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
If you have looked at the recipe index, you’ll notice that this is the only recipe I have posted so far that belongs in the savory category. What can I say, I’ve got a sweet tooth.
These cashews are from Ina Garten’s Paris cookbook. This is one of the easiest and best recipes you will ever make. These work great as an appetizer and are a really good host gift to bring to parties. Everyone seems to love them. They can be made in about 8 minutes and are good served warm or at room temperature. These, some olives and some cheese make for the start of a very good evening.
Rosemary Cashews
- 1 pound roasted unsalted cashews*
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread the cashews out on a sheet pan. Toast in the oven until warm, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the rosemary, cayenne, sugar, salt, and butter. Thoroughly toss the warm cashews with the spiced butter and serve warm.
* I get roasted and unsalted cashews from Trader Joe’s.
October 15th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
yummmmmmmy. i remember having these at your house now soon you will have them at mine. xxx
October 16th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
These look scrumptious. I must make them post-haste!
October 17th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Haha, I do the exact same thing on our blog! I swear, we’ve got maybe one savoury recipe for 10 sweet. I love the idea of these cashews, though. I’ve done the same thing with walnuts before, but with the richness of the cashews, I imagine this is fantastic.
October 20th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
One of the best – I won’t argue with that.
I can imagine!
October 20th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
What a nice change of pace for a hostess gift or an appetizer potluck. I love nuts and saw these on tastespotting and wanted the recipe for the holidays. I must say for such a new blog, you have nice photography. Thanks
October 21st, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I am not so much a sweet tooth so I’m absolutely drawn to these. They look fantastic!
March 8th, 2011 at 12:55 am
my first visit to your lovely blog and it seems we’re attracted to many of the same recipes! this is one of my favorite ‘go to’ party snacks as well. guests at first carefully take a nut or two and then immediately head back for a handful. they’re delicious!
September 5th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
Can I use raw unsalted cashews instead of the roasted ones?
September 7th, 2011 at 11:54 am
Hi Sheri, Sorry for the delayed response- sure, but you’ll need to roast them first!