Cayenne Cashews Food

ROSEMARY ROASTED CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until they are warmed through. Meanwhile, combine the rosemary, pepper, sugar, salt and butter in a large bowl. Toss the warm nuts with the rosemary mixture until the nuts are completely coated. Serve warm.

CARAMELIZED CASHEWS WITH CAYENNE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray sheet of foil with nonstick spray; set aside. Lightly spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Toss cashews and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Spread cashew mixture evenly in single layer on prepared sheet.
• Bake nuts until golden brown and coated with maple syrup mixture, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Immediately pour nut mixture out onto foil, spreading evenly. Cool 10 minutes, then separate and break apart any nut clusters. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

BUTTERY CAYENNE CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Butter a non-stick baking sheet.
• Combine all ingredients in a large non-stick skillet.
• Stir over low heat until butter melts and sugars dissolve.
• Increase heat to medium and boil, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown, thickens, and begins to mass together (foams), about 5 minutes.
• Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly.
• Cool completely. Break into pieces.

CURRIED CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a small skillet, then add the curry powder, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
• Toss the cashews with the curry butter on a baking sheet, spread the nuts in a single layer. Bake until the nuts are hot and shiny, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

CAYENNE CASHEWS

Steps:

• Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy. Mix in cashews until coated. Let soak for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Combine sugar, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour over cashews and toss to coat. Spread cashews on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until fragrant, about 40 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Continue baking, stirring every 20 minutes, until cashews look dry, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Transfer cashews to a container and let cool, shaking or stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.

BUTTERY CAYENNE-CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Butter nonstick baking sheet. Combine all ingredients in large nonstick skillet. Stir over low heat until butter melts and sugars dissolve. Increase heat to medium and boil, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown, thickens and begins to mass together, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly. Cool completely. Break into pieces.

CASHEW CHEESE

Steps:

• Place cashews in a small bowl. Add enough warm water to cover completely. Soak cashews for 1-2 hours; drain and discard water. Add cashews and remaining ingredients to food processor. Cover and process until smooth, 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides occasionally. Transfer to serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

ROSEMARY ROASTED CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place cashews on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
• Stir rosemary, margarine, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl.
• Pour warm cashews into the rosemary mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm or allow to cool and store in an airtight container.