Spiced Christmas Nuts Recipe Recipe For Zucchini

SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• In a bowl, whisk the egg white until thick and frothy. Add the sugar, ras el hanout and salt and stir to combine. Add the cashews, pecans, pistachios and walnuts and stir to coat with the egg white mixture.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to two baking sheets. Bake until golden brown and crunchy, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway. Cool and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

MOM'S SPICED ZUCCHINI BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
• Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; fold in zucchini. Stir flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, baking powder, and cloves together in a separate bowl; gradually stir into sugar mixture until batter is mixed. Fold walnuts and raisins into the batter; pour into the prepared loaf pans.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

SPICED ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F.
• Grease and paper muffin tins.
• Mix the eggs, oil, sugar, sour cream, and zucchini together in a large bowl.
• Do not overmix.
• Add the two flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, fruit and walnuts, if using.
• (it's best if you sift the dry ingredients together before adding) Do not overmix, but make sure that all the batter is mixed together.
• Pour into muffins tins and bake approximately 20 minutes.

CONTEST-WINNING SUGAR 'N' SPICE NUTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk egg white; add nuts and cranberries. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. , Bake at 300° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

SPICED CHRISTMAS NUTS

Steps:

• Crush the cumin, coriander seeds and chilies using a pestle and mortar. Stir in the celery salt, pepper and sugar.
• Heat the oil in a small frying pan, add the seed mix and heat for 1 minute. Add the nuts and stir over a gentle heat for a couple of minutes until they are coated in the spices and are starting to turn golden.
• Sprinkle with sea salt and leave to cool.
• Pack into cellophane bags or small jars.

ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH AJO BLANCO DRESSING & SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• For the dressing, first soak the bread in water for 5 minutes. Drain the bread, then place in a blender with the almonds, garlic, vinegar, and 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Gradually add the cold water and blend on high for 30 seconds, or until a smooth purée forms. Add salt to taste, then set aside in a bowl until serving time.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• On the stove, heat a ridged grill pan or grill to high, until slightly smoky.
• Coat the cut sides of the zucchini pieces with 1/3 cup of the olive oil. Place them on the ridged grill pan and cook them, turning now and then, until they are branded all over. Place on a baking tray and finish in the oven for another 3-5 minutes-you want to cook them through, but leave a bit of texture and crunch to the zucchini. Once cooked, set aside and keep warm.
• Place the nuts and remaining olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and warm through until fragrant. Transfer the nuts to a bowl, then season with the paprika and salt to taste.
• To assemble the dish, place the warm zucchini in a large mixing bowl, along with the herbs and nuts, and stir gently to combine. Season with salt to taste and freshly ground black pepper if needed.
• Dollop most of the dressing around the bottom of your serving dish, then arrange the zucchini salad on top. If desired, drizzle some more dressing on top for that creamy, nutty flavor and texture.