Go Nuts! - 18 recipes
We have all those crunchy, nutty flavors you crave in our collection of nut and seed appetizers. From roasted pumpkin seeds, candied pecans, and even dips and spreads made with nuts, we have composed some of our most coveted net and seed appetizer recipes for you to enjoy at your next party.
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Spicy Fried Mixed Nuts
By Wewah
Details
Servings 4
Preparation time 5
Cooking time 25
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 cup unsalted cashew nuts
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 1 cup unsalted macademia nuts
- 1 rosemary twig, just the leafs
- 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of red chili flakes
Spicy fried mixed nuts are packed full of flavor and can be enjoyed with a nice cold adult beverage
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
By inbetweenbites
Roasted pumpkin seeds make a great healthy snack during the Fall! And this recipe gives you a reason to buy more pu...
- Seeds from one large pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, not garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked paprika is a great alternative
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder, not onion salt
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
Slow-Cooker Candied Nuts
By rrxing
A healthier snack alternative, these Slow-Cooker Candied Nuts are always on hand for me when I need a boost or to q...
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 1/2 cups walnut halves
- 1 cup unblanched almonds
Gorgonzola & Toasted Walnut Spread
By á-177978
Walnuts give this Gorgonzola cheese bread a nice crunch and flavor
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, toasted*
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- French bread slices
- Apple and pear slices
Parmesan, Poppy, & Sesame Seed Crackers
By boandozzy
Perfect for your party platter, these crunchy, crispy crackers with cheese will have everyone reaching for more
- CRACKERS:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water, divided
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 egg white
- TOPPING:
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Candied Pecans
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These candied pecans are truly addictive
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon (adjust to your taste; I like 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon)
- 2 cups nuts (pecans or walnuts are excellent, whole almonds are good too)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste, instead of cinnamon and definitely gives a great pop of flavor
Texas Pecan Pie Pound Cake
By BobN
Delicious! Kick your usual pound cake up a notch with pecans and brown sugar baked in and topped with caramel ice c...
- 4 sticks butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups flour, cake or all-purpose
- 8 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 jar of caramel ice cream topping
Trisha Yearwood's Sugared Pecans
By á-10966
Candied pecans are a sweet treat that's great as a dessert or as a quick snack
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups pecan halves
Crock Pot Cinnamon Almonds
By kayjayjohnson
It's really easy to make slow cooker cinnamon sugar candied almonds & they're even better than the mall or your fav
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups almonds
- 1/4 cup water
Cinnamon Roasted Pecans
By á-18433
Simple, sweet and scrumptious! Slow roasted pecans are covered in a cinnamon sugar glaze
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Rosemary Roasted Nuts
By á-10360
Roasted, walnuts, almond and pumpkin seeds with sweet and savory flavors
- 3 cups whole unblanched almonds
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely snipped
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Goat Cheese, Cranberry & Walnut Canapes
By LRay
These easy canapes are perfect for a light snack or appetizer in autumn
- 24 walnut halves (about 3/4 cup)
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 24 thin slices whole-wheat baguette, from 1/2 baguette
- 8 ounces fresh goat cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, choped, plus whole leaves for garnish
Hot Pecan Crab Dip
By BobN
I've been making this Hot Pecan Crab Dip recipe for years and it's always a huge hit with my family and friends
- 8 ounces crab, fully cooked and flaked
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup Parmesan, grated & divided
- 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 6 to 8 jalapeños, chopped and deseeded
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Texas pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts
By á-75476
Boiled peanuts are a great healthy snack to keep on hand when you know you'll get hungry
- 2 to 3 pounds raw, new peanuts (green peanuts)
- 2/3 cup salt
- Enough water to completely cover the peanuts
Honey-Sesame Popcorn Snack Mix
By MHWilliams
Here's an easy snack mix with just the right amount of sweetness to keep everyone coming back for more! Leftovers (...
- 6 cups popped Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Kettle Korn Microwave Popcorn
- 3 cups crispy corn cereal squares
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup dry roasted mixed nuts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Fleischmann's Original stick margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
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Cashews with Sea Salt & Black...
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup sunflower or peanut oil (Sunflower has a milder taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
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Herbed Cashew Cheese Spread
- 2 cups cashews
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon probiotic powder
- 1 tablespoon light miso
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
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Cheddar Pecan Torte
- 1 (12-ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 medium onion
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 mango chutney (or any jam like mango spread)
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon beef granules
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1 dash each of black pepper, celery seed, cumin, and nutmeg
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Pepitas (Roasted Pumpkin Seeds)
- Pumpkin seeds
- table salt (kosher is too large)
- olive oil
- Seasoned salt
- Optional: cumin, chili powder, seasoned salt
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Spiced Popcorn with Pecans &...
- 5 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups pecans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or virgin coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup golden raisins
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