Recipe:
Appetizer: Sweet & Spicy Walnuts
In a large heavy skillet,
heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over moderate
heat. Add two cups walnut halves, tossing
to coat. Add 3 tablespoons sugar, ½
teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon
cayenne. Cook over moderate heat, stirring
constantly, for about 8 minutes or until
nuts are toasty and well-coated with caramelized
sugar. Watch closely and lift pan from heat
if sugar starts to smoke - these will burn
easily - then return to heat and keep stirring.
Serve warm or at room temp.
Use these mouthwatering morsels
to top a spinach salad tossed in balsamic
vinaigrette and crumbled fresh goat cheese.
Serve with a well-aged Australian Shiraz
or moderately-priced California Syrah.
(Quick Entertaining, june 2004)
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