My family has a thing about “nuts and bolts.” I wrote about it in my cookbook Southern Snacks. We have our way of doing it. I make a huge batch every year at Christmas for my brother and occasionally at other times of the year. It isn’t difficult to make, it has just come to signify the holidays for me. I buy all those cereals and nuts and ingredients when I do my enormous … [Read more...] about Herby Brown Butter Snack Mix
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Pumpkin Whipped Feta with Dukkah
Pumpkin season is upon us and I wanted to create something seasonal and special, with a modern and unique twist. I love the simple idea of whipping cheese to a creamy spread and topping it deliciously, like my Whipped Feta with Za’atar Roasted Tomatoes. Here I’ve given it a perfect seasonal touch, salty, tangy feta blended with earthy pumpkin. The burnt umber color looks … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Whipped Feta with Dukkah
Lemon Garlic Cashews
These tangy nuts are a great nibble with a glass of wine or to snack on during the day. Wrap attractively for great little happy gifts. Look for whole raw cashews in the bulk section of whole food stores or upscale markets. Already roasted nuts won’t soak up the lemon juice. Lemon Garlic Cashews Zest of 1 large lemon Juice of one large lemon (about 3 … [Read more...] about Lemon Garlic Cashews
