Browsing Nuts and Seeds

Hazelnut Praline Paste

Use this recipe as a filling for candies. Recipe by Splendid Soups by James Peterson.

Spicy Pepitas

This is a recipe for making a traditional Mexican spicy snack using pepitas verdes (green pumpkin seed kernels).  The pepitas are tossed with a mixture of lime juice, ancho powder, cayenne, cumin and salt.

You can make the same snack using whole pumpkin seeds but you'll need a longer baking time.

Roasted Pecans or Other Nuts

Roasted or toasted pecans, walnuts or almonds are tasty snacks with cocktails or used as a nice addition to many salads. Here are a few preparation suggestions:

Chilatas

Notes From Diana Kennedy:
Chilatas is a textured powder of toasted and ground seeds seasoned with chile and salt. It is sprinkled over a freshly made corn tortilla or a dish of beans. I even use it on salads. It is delicious, healthy, crunchy and addictive.

Spicy Pepitas

This is a recipe for making a traditional Mexican spicy snack using pepitas verdes (green pumpkin seed kernels).  The pepitas are tossed with a mixture of lime juice, ancho powder, cayenne, cumin and salt.

You can make the same snack using whole pumpkin seeds but you'll need a longer baking time.