Garlic And Hot Pepper Almonds Recipes

HOT AND SPICY ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan.
• Add worcestershire sauce, cumin, sugar, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
• Cook over low heat for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add the nuts and stir to coat evenly with seasonings.
• Spread the nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Remove from the oven and toss with sea salt.
• Cool.

BLACK PEPPER ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Lightly butter foil. Mix pepper and salt in small bowl. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar and 4 teaspoons water; stir until sugar dissolves. Add almonds; toss to coat. Cook over medium heat until syrup thickens and almonds are well coated, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle half of pepper mixture over.
• Transfer almonds to baking sheet. Using spatula and working quickly, separate almonds. Sprinkle remaining pepper mixture over. Bake until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer sheet to rack; cool. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

SPICED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a bowl.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir the spices into the oil and cook, stirring until warm, about 30 seconds. Add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are warm and the spices are evenly distributed. Add the hot pepper sauce and stir to distribute. Remove the almonds from the pan and allow them to cool before serving.

ROASTED RED PEPPER, ALMOND, AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Very finely chop almonds in processor. Add roasted peppers, vinegar, and garlic; process to coarse puree. With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube and process until puree thickens slightly. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Dip can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

GARLIC AND HOT PEPPER TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large fry pan, heat oil and butter together over medium heat until foamy.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes and heat for 30 seconds.
• Add almonds, stirring constantly until coated and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt. Cool and store in an airtight container.