Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the almonds in a pie plate and toast for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Increase the oven temperature to 425°. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, ...

Roasted Holiday Almonds Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 cups raw almonds 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. smoked paprika Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss all ingredients in a ...

FARGO — I adore finger foods, also known as small plates, tapas, or, in Italian, cicchetti. On a recent trip to the Twin Cities, I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Broders’ Pasta Bar in south Minneapolis ...

Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that combines thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. Add it to almonds for a tangy, nutty bite. If you already have a prepared za’atar spice blend ...

Aside from the price and the cachet, Champagne is one of life’s simplest pleasures -- just lifting a glass is a mood-altering experience. But it brings out the Gaudi in hosts. Who doesn’t want to take ...

Nut mixes are simple to make and go with almost anything you’re serving. Plus, the nuts will give you a healthy dose of fat and protein to help keep you and your guests feeling satisfied. Recipe and ...