California Almond Granola With Golden Raisins Food

CLASSIC GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the sugar, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt and stir to combine. Let cook until the sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Combine the oats and almonds in a large bowl. Add the butter mixture and toss well to coat. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then stir in the raisins. Bake until crisp and golden brown all over, another 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. The granola will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

ALMOND-RAISIN GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F. Lightly spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Toss oats and next 3 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk syrup, brown sugar, oil, 2 tablespoons warm water and salt in small bowl to blend. Pour syrup mixture over oat mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake until evenly browned, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in raisins. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)

CALIFORNIA ALMOND GRANOLA WITH GOLDEN RAISINS

Steps:

• Heat oven 350°F Coat baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. In heavy, 3-quart saucepan over low heat, mix sugar, honey, sesame oil, cinnamon, vanilla and almond extract. Stir and cook just until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
• Mix in oats and sesame seeds to coat completely. Spread evenly on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Stir, then sprinkle whole and sliced almonds on top. Bake 10 minutes to toast almonds.
• Cool in pan, then mix with cranberries and raisins in large bowl. Store airtight.

ORANGE RICE PUDDING WITH GOLDEN RAISINS (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a crock pot combine milk, sugar & rice, then cover & cook, stirring occasionally, on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until creamy.
• Spoon into a serving bowl & after stirring in the raisins & zest, let it set ~ Pudding will thicken as it cools.
• Before serving, dust lightly with nutmeg.

JALAPENO ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in pepper sauces, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt and mustard.
• In a large roasting pan, toss mixture with almonds to mix well. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed.
• Cool. Store in airtight container.

ALMOND RAISIN GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss the almonds, oats, bran, and cinnamon.
• In a small saucepan, combine the honey, molasses, oil, and syrup over medium heat.
• Warm and stir until the mixture begins to foam, then QUICKLY remove from heat.
• Pour mixture over the nuts and grains and mix thoroughly.
• Pour the granola into a large, rimmed baking sheet in an even layer.
• Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10, until everything is nice and toasted.
• Allow the mixture to cool before adding in the raisins.
• Once throroughly cooled, this granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month-- but it will probably disappear long before then!

MIXED SALAD WITH FETA AND GOLDEN RAISINS

Steps:

• In a small pot, put raisins and enough water to cover.
• Simmer for three minutes and then set aside to allow raisins to plump.
• In large salad bowl (I use a wooden bowl), place oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and garlic.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and add to bowl.
• Add drained raisins.
• I use my hands to toss.
• Sprinkle feta cheese on top and serve immediately.