Num Num Nuts

Num num num!

These are the things that happen in desperation on a Saturday afternoon when faced with another day of the Hormone Diet.  When the munchies hit, it's easy to reach for the nuts. And in my hubby's case, sometimes they have to be REALLY GOOD nuts.

So this Saturday, he came up with these peppy numbers, that were helped along with some Vulcan's Fire Salt from The Spice House (we very kindly received a sample with our last order and it is just delish...so spicy and complex it begs to be sprinkled on everything!).  These were all gone within an hour (and almost gone in the photo), so don't say I didn't warn you!

NUM NUM NUTS

• 2 Tblsps. butter
• 2 Tblsps. water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups mixed nuts (we used walnuts, pecans, cashews and hazelnuts)
• a few teaspoons of Vulcan's Fire Salt

Heat nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until nuts begin to toast, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Add the butter, sugar, water and spices to the hot skillet and cook, stirring, until a glaze forms, about 1 minute. Return the nuts to the skillet and toss to combine with the glaze. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the nuts are glazed and golden brown.

Remove from the heat and transfer to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, separating with a fork. Let rest until cooled and thesugar has hardened, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.