Aw, nuts!
As in aw, nuts. As in I’m nutty. As in I’m nuts for you guys. As in… let’s just make these nuts already, eh?
Spicy, sweet, salty, and totally addictive, these nuts will become an instant necessity in your holiday food arsenal. You will dream about these. Years ago (and we won’t say how many because I might be having an aging crisis), a friend brought these to an event that I organized at the office*. Let’s just say that these didn’t make it past my desk to the buffet table. They stayed with me. And my friend wasn’t allowed to pass the desk until he jotted down the recipe for me. Because I’m just that kind of person.
*The aforementioned event -my brainchild- was “PigFest” wherein we spent each Friday in November bringing in dishes to pass with the express aim of expanding our stomachs to better hold the bounty that would be lain before us at upcoming holiday events. Who ever said advertising people were impractical?
Let’s talk about these nuts for a moment. You can serve them warm (kept that way in a little slow-cooker) or room temperature; either way has its advantages. You can change out the seasonings used to spice them up. You can ratchet up or scale back on the heat. You can swap out walnuts, cashews, peanuts, Brazil nuts or whatever floats your boat for the almonds. You can pour a bunch of the cooled nuts into a clean canning jar, wrap some ribbon or rafia around it and give it as a fabulous hostess gift. But what you can’t do is skip making these.
Now, we cook.
Aw, nuts.
Essence (Emeril’s Creole Seasoning)
Recipe by Emeril Lagasse
- 2- 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container. Yield: about 2/3 cup
Spicy Cocktail Nuts and a Giveaway! (Updated)
Rate RecipeIngredients
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 4 cups raw almonds ...or raw walnuts, pecans, or peanuts
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons Emeril's Essence or whichever spice blend you prefer..., recipe follows in notes
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg white and water until frothy. Add the nuts and toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, Essence, cayenne, and salt. Add to the nuts and stir to coat evenly. Spread the nuts on the prepared pan and bake until dry, about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir to separate. Let cool on the baking sheet. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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Reader's Thoughts...
Jean says
I’m NUTS about you!!!
Darrin says
WOW you didn’t even modify this recipe. It must be good. I’m gonna have to try it. So far anything that you have posted that I have tried as been amazing.
Christi P. says
I have yet to see you post anything that I didn’t want to make…immediately. I’m using up a lot of printer ink because, yes, I have to print your recipes with all the wonderful pictures. Thanks for being you!
Troy says
I really liked your entries for the competition. I’m still looking forward to trying the pizza recipe.
sylvia says
I have enjoyed the recipes and the blog. Peggy is at our church and she sent it to me. She even made one treat for me to taste
Peggy Nagy says
I think I have some Christmas gifts to make. These look great!
marcia says
mmmmmmmm yum almonds are my favorite
dina says
Okay – so there’s this restaurant that I *always* try to go to when I’m in Spain. Why? The nuts. They have this assortment of nuts that are warm and sorta with a hint of spice (maybe garlic?) and the amazing olive oil, and the Mediterranean sea salt crumbled on them…
Sigh.
Now I need to go to Spain again!
Maureen says
I have had a container of Almonds in the car so that I do not eat junk food. Soooo good and so good for me.
Ms Pink says
Yummy! I love spiced nuts although I usually go with pecans – more nooks and crannies to hold all the spice!
Mika says
You just helped me decide to take warm nuts to our tailgate this Saturday!
That’s genius! I’ve put cookies in a crock pot on warm to keep them nice
and yummy but…. why didn’t I ever think about doing nuts? I guess I’m nuts!
Thanks so much! Love your site!!
Gerilynne says
How do I love nuts? Let me count the ways. And let me tell you, I love all nuts (and you can interpret that however you want, LOL). In all seriousness, I love this recipe and am anxious to try it. I’m always looking for cocktail party stuff. I think this will be a perfect fit!
snowflakes2hotcakes says
Was sad to see you didn’t win, but happy to see this recipe. Perfect for Super Bowl (aka Handsome’s Happiest Day of the Year) next year, and about 60 times before that. Thanks!!!!
Michelle says
These look awesome. My husband loves everything I make from your site.
pamela ~ the dayton time says
if you pick me i will purchase a milk frother and fancy underwear.
Emily says
I love you too, for many reasons but mostly because you told your kids falafel = fritters. Brilliant.
(and no I am not trying to kiss up)
(but man, I really want that $50 CSN card)
Emily
Susie says
Awwwwww…. NUTS! Not the first to comment… took me tooooo long to type. nuts, nuts, nuts!
Susie says
Am I the first one to comment? Did I comment in the right place? Does this mean I win $50? Aw, nuts…who knows. Not I. But I was told to comment, and thus I am. 🙂 Speaking of nuts, those almonds look so delicious. I’ve always wished there were a way to reach through the computer screen and pull things out. Then I would be able to not only look at but taste all the scrumptious looking and sounding food on this website!
Darla says
Gotta try those nuts, they look amazing!
Renee Masterson says
This might be the worst comment for you..LOL
I am sad today..and I love everyone..
Jesus Christ died for all of of us 🙂
I am hungry and have not ate.
Nor, do I feel like cooking.
Today anything free would be great!
If I win I was chosen.
Life is Good
and GOD is great!
Peace To All~
Be kind and smile at the LONELY