Hi Everyone!
Today for #SundaySupper we are to reflect on the past year or to talk about resolutions for the up coming year. Today, to reflect my past year, I made nuts. This past year has been crazy for me! It seems I have been a blogging machine and honestly I don’t know how I posted a recipe just about everyday in 2011, 2012, 2013. This year I am going to change that! I love you Guys and love cooking but it has been stressful coming up with a recipe everyday. That is why I am taking a day off starting in 2014. I won’t be posting recipes on Wednesdays. I want to spend 2014 in more of a peaceful atmosphere. I want to take care of me and my family. I know taking one day off doesn’t seem like much, but trust me it is!!
Today’s recipe for my Sweet and Savory Mixed Nuts are a wonderful combination of sweet with a pinch of savory. The nuts are crunchy with a hint of maple syrup and then you get a nice savory flavor from the smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon and chili powder. The nuts almost have an Indian food taste to them. I couldn’t stop eating them.
I made these nuts just before Christmas so I could give them away as gifts and have a little bit of a healthy snack for me. I have eaten soooooooo many cookies this past month, that I am officially off cookies. I need to stay away. I hope I can? ha ha I’ll probably post a cookie recipe soon because that darn inner cookie monster calls me all of the time and eventually I’ll give in. But I will make them healthier because I have no control. I also had no control over these nuts that is why I made two batches, shame on me!
The nuts are super easy to make! I just cooked everything in a large skillet and than let them air dry in a baking pan. I like making flavored nuts this way, it’s so much easier and less of a mess then baking them. Plus the recipe only takes about 10 minutes to make which is great, especially when you don’t have time.
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. smokey paprika
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup blanched whole almonds
- 1 cup whole pecans
- 2 cups walnuts
- In a small bowl add chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, paprika and salt; set a side.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and maple syrup. Once butter is melted add the nuts and seasonings and mix until all your nuts are covered. Stirring every 30 seconds or so, cook until nuts are fragrant about 6 minutes.
- Quickly spread out onto prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Well this has been quite a nutty year for me and I really do think these nuts represent it! I had some sweet times and some savory times and I look so forward to see what is in store for me in 2014!
Be sure to check out what the other members of #SundaySupper have made to reflect their resolutions or reflections from this past year!
Have a fabulous day!
Toodles,
Jennifer
P.S. Here is a turkey vulture that I saw in my back yard this past week. My dog was freaking out and I thought it was because there was a cat int he yard, but nope, when I looked out the window I saw this massive bird sitting in a tree. This was the first time I have seen a turkey vulture so close. He let me take photos of him and when I was done he flew a way. He liked the idea of being on PB and P blog! lol
Join us this weekend for Reflections and Resolutions!
Breakfast
- Snowman Eggnog Pancakes from Shockingly Delicious
- Baked Oatmeal from In The Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene
- Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding from girlichef
Appetizers & Snacks
- Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Popcorn from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Moroccan Cigars from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Baked Camembert with Caramel and Pecans from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pancetta & Goat Cheese Crostinis from Country Girl in the Village
- New Year’s Brezel from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Sweet and Savory Mixed Nuts from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Glazed Snickerdoodle Bars with Walnuts from Pies and Plots
- Champagne Shrimp and Pasta from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Main Dishes & Sides
- Minestrone Any Way from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Pecan-Crusted Rainbow Trout from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Mushroom Risotto from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Zapiekanka (Polish ‘pizza’) from Curious Cuisiniere
- Hoppin’ John for Good Luck from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Italian Vegetable Soup from The Foodie Army Wife
- Chicken stuffed with Mozzarella and Prosciutto from Family Foodie
- Black-Eye Pea and Greens Casserole and Wine Pairings from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Desserts & Drinks
- Candied Bacon Bourbon Bloody Mary from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Peanut & Pretzel Bark from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Cherry Almond Blondies from Mess Makes Food
- Apricot Fizz from Magnolia Days
- Celebration Mimosas from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Dark Chocolate Cake Doughnuts from What Smells So Good?
- Gluten Free Cronuts from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Spiced Cranberry Apple Crisp from Neighborfood
- Blood Orange Mimosas from Take A Bite Out of Boca
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Wow, posting recipes every day for years would be quite a challenge and I could see how it would get rather nutty. Great way to tie in to this event (and tasty recipe too). I’m glad you are giving yourself a break in 2014. Happy New Year!
Thanks Renee! Yup 2014 is going to be a good year! I need a little break and I am sure my readers will understand. Happy New Years!!!
You ARE nuts!!! LOL. And I’m so glad you’re scaling back…I’ve been trying to do that, too. Your nuts look terrific…it’s exactly the kind of thing I love to give as a hostess gift, too. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!! xo
ha ha Thanks Liz!! I am glad I am scaling back! I remember reading that you were doing that last year and I think you post a recipe almost daily too!! It’s hard to stop isn’t it! 🙂 Happy New Years to you and your family!!
I think my little dog would freak out too if he saw that bird. Cool that you got such a good look at it though. I’m a nature lover 🙂 Happy New Year!
I love nature too, but the bird was a little much, you wouldn’t believe how big he really was. Happy new Years to you and your family!
I am exhausted just thinking about blogging a recipe every day for three years but I give you so much credit for your dedication. I am so glad you joined #SundaySupper in 2013. It has been such a pleasure getting to know you through your recipes and I look forward to many more #SundaySupper memories Around the Family Table in 2014.
Thank you so much Isabel for having me be part of the group! I have enjoyed it so much and I look forward to 2014!!
Nuts for a nutty year = perfect! Bring us more wacky wildlife from your backyard, please. That turkey vulture is awesome!
Lol, thank you Dorothy! I don’t usually get to much wild life in my yard unless it’s cats, squirrels, possums or raccoons. The bird is a new thing! I think it’s cool, but I hope he doesn’t stick around. He’s been here two days this week!
Nutty year = Nuts…waka waka lol Love it! I also love the spices that you added with your nuts. These sounds wonderful!
I tried daily posting then I joined another website and it got to be too much! I’m glad you joined Sunday Supper and shared so many of your tasty recipes and ideas! Happy New Year, Jen!
I am glad I joined #SundaySupper too! I have enjoyed being part of the group!! I look forward to reading everyone’s post on Sundays!! Happy New Years to you!!!
All the best to you in 2014 and glad you are taking a day off to rejuvenate…I can only imagine how crazy a daily posting schedule would be…love the nuts!
Hi Majory! Posting everyday is pretty hard! I love the writing part and coming up with recipes, but it takes so much time figuring calories and taking pictures. 2014 is going to be a more take care of yourself type of year, well so I say now! 🙂
I could munch on these allll afternoon! I love spiced nuts. Also, that bird is terrifying!!
lol, about the bird, he was pretty big and his wing span had to be like 4 feet if not more, you could actually hear them flap when he flew away.
What a great hostess or holiday gift!! I’m in awe of you blogging every day for three years. I don’t know how you did it!!! You’ve earned Wednesday off in my book, and more. And yes, those turkey vultures are HUGE. One stood near me once when I took a break on a rock while hiking the the Headlands, and I honestly wondered if I looked sick or weak to it. LOL.
Oh my gosh, I would have freaked if one landed near me!! They are scary looking!!!
First let me say that I can’t believe you’ve posted a new recipe every day for 3 years! THAT is amazing and I’m exhausted just thinking about it. Yes, I’d say you deserve to take Wednesdays off. LOL ~ I also think you deserve a medal!!!
Second, I’m a nut for nuts so I really love this recipe.
Third, that turkey vulture freaks me out and I can see why your dog was freaked too. I’d be worried that my dogs would be carried away (they’re little).
Fourth, Happy New Year!!!
Hi Renee! I am grateful my dogs are big, I hope the vulture wouldn’t try for them, but I keep them in the house just in case. I know I can’t believe I blog everyday, it’s too much! I kind of have an anxiety when I don’t but I have to try to deal with that. 2014 is for trying new things. 🙂 Happy New Years to you and your family!
I totally get taking a day off from blogging. I had no idea how much time, it takes when I started my blog! Funny I was just telling my wife that I haven’t indulged in mixed nuts this holiday season. It’s the one time of year when I totally indulge my love of mixed nuts. I wish I had a few bags of your sweet and savory nut mix! I looks fabulous. Happy New Year!
I know blogging is a lot of work and people don’t realize it until they do it, but it’s fun and I enjoy it so much!! I love indulging this time of year on nuts too!! I tend eat more of them in the winter then in the summer for some odd reason. Happy New Year to you and your family!!
These sound so good! I love flavored nuts! These nuts sound perfect for a party appetizer.
Thanks Hezzi! These would be perfect for a party appetizer and it’s so easy too!!
I am amazed that you have been posting daily recipes for years. Wow – I think it is a good idea to take at least one day a week off. Great resolution for the New Year, Jennifer.
These nuts sound delicious and I would love to have bowl of them right now 🙂
Happy New Year to you and your family!
I can’t believe I post daily too, it’s crazy!! I am so going to take a day off!! 🙂
Oh, we’ve been eating a ton of nuts lately. What a great recipe, thanks for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful new year!
Thank you Shannon! I hope you have a wonderful New Years and a super fab 2014!
That turkey vulture is so cool – I love wildlife and nature. And I love these nuts! So yummy with the sweet and spicy thing going on. I can’t believe you post every day. Good for you for taking a day off 🙂
I love wildlife too, but the bird was kind of freaky! He actually came back two days in a row.
I really like the combination of spices you used for the nuts. I’ve really enjoyed following your blog, you’re super entertaining haha. Hope you have a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Thank you so much Shaina! I just love your blog too!! Happy, happy New Years to you and your family!!
Your recipes are amazing. Have a great New Year and I look forward to seeing what you come up with next. Great photography.
Thank you so much! Happy New Years to you!!
This would be so good for NYE parties!
Thank you Sarah!
Good for you for deciding to take a day for yourself – I have often wondered how you manage to post a recipe everyday, you have bucketloads more creativity and energy than me! These nuts would be a great gift to receive.
I’m trying to take a day off, but it’s not working, lol!
I made some sweet and savoury nuts last year and they were a big hit. For some reason I forgot about it this year. Yours look fantastic.
Thanks Laura! I tend to forget about them too, until they started to explode out of my pantry. I figured I better do something with them. 🙂