Flavored and Spiced Nuts

These candied almonds make for an irresistible snack. The nuts are oven-baked before being stirred into a sweet honey mixture and cooled. They store well and make a great homemade...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Crystallized almonds are coated in your choice of semisweet, bittersweet, or milk chocolate and then tossed in spiced powdered sugar.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pecan, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Perfect for munching while having cocktails. Goes great with wine, beer, and mixed drinks.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pecan halves are coated in a mixture of sugar, salt, and cinnamon, then baked until crispy. Enjoy them as is, or use them to top salads, yogurt, or oatmeal.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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These smoked almonds are made in the oven, but the lovely flavor might convince you to get a smoker. The recipe is great as is, or you can add a little sugar and cinnamon for a sweet...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

A quick and spicy snack made with peanuts, garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika and chili powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This sugar-free treat is made up of three kinds of nuts that are mixed with a sweet cinnamon coating.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These roasted wasabi chickpeas are a delicious and easy snack that is perfect for entertaining. The chickpeas are oven-roasted until crispy, then tossed with a...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, butter, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A great snack or appetizer. Warm cashews are combined with melted butter, rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Candied almonds or cashews can add a terrific touch to salads, bringing some sweetness and crunchiness into the mix. Or, simply serve as a snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

When it comes to boiled peanuts, southerners know how to do it right. These salty snacks are perfect for road trips, picnics, or simply enjoying on a lazy afternoon.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

The addition of five-spice powder in this Asian-inspired candied pecan recipe provides all five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This sweet nut topping is delicious served over ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or for a savory treat serve over grilled chicken or add to a stir-fry.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Kadju badun is a traditional Sri Lankan dish made with cashews and spices. They make a delicious snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, butter, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, cumin, sweet paprika, garlic powder, pecan

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, evaporated milk, pecan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with walnuts or pecans, brown sugar, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with seasoned salt, cooking oil spray, butter, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Tabasco sauce, walnut or pecan

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pecan halves, sugar, orange rind, orange juice, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with peanuts, peanut oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, sugar, Kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with hazelnuts, olive oil, garlic, cumin, Tabasco sauce, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with almonds, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, curry powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, butter, salt, paprika, red cayenne pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, white pepper, walnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes