Deviled Pecans Neiman Marcus Food

DEVILED PECANS NEIMAN MARCUS

Steps:

• Mix the salt, celery salt, garlic salt and cayenne together in a bowl and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot, add the nuts and cook for about 2 minutes, or until they begin to brown; it is important to keep shaking the pan while the nuts are cooking to avoid burning them.
• Drain the nuts on paper towels.
• Transfer the nuts to a bowl while still hot and sprinkle with the salt mixture.
• Mix thoroughly until the nuts are evenly coated.
• Let cool to room temperature.
• Makes about 4 cups.

DEVILED PECANS

Steps:

• Place pecans in single layer in large baking sheet.
• Add all spices and worcestershire to melted butter.
• Pour over pecans and stir to coat evenly.
• Bake 20 minutes in 300 degree oven, stirring several times during baking.
• STORAGE: Store pecans in an air-tight container.
• These can be frozen and keep for months.

SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
• Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and orange peel together in a small bowl and set aside.
• Place the nuts in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until they just start to brown and smell toasted. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the spice mixture and stir to combine. Once combined, add both sugars and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheetpan and separate them with a fork or spatula. Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage. Can be stored up to 3 weeks.

NEIMAN MARCUS CAKE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 13x9 inch baking pan.
• Combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 of the eggs, and the butter or margarine and mix until smooth. Pat mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the semi sweet chocolate chips and the chopped nuts evenly over the cake.
• Mix together the confectioner's sugar, cream cheese, and the remaining 2 eggs until well blended. Pour over the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the chopped nuts.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 40 minutes. Let cake cool a little before cutting. Serve warm or cooled.