Rosemary roasted almonds

These almonds are delicious served warmed, the perfect accoutrement for charcuterie or standalone to enjoy with cocktails. Pack up a few for a picnic, or a pocketful for a hike. Warning: Super addictive! Makes 3 cups.

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS:

•3 cups of whole raw almonds (I like Costco’s)

•1 ½ tbs extra virgin olive oil (fresh new bottle)

•1 tsp Maldon sea salt flakes

•1 tsp fresh, finely minced rosemary (a medium sprig, strip leaves from sprig)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (make sure one oven rack is placed near top, and one near bottom).

Mince rosemary as fine as possible, place in a large bowl, add almonds and olive oil. Toss with hands to make sure the almonds are all well coated.

Spread out on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Place on top shelf of oven for 10 minutes, and remove, give pan a shake or two to release any almonds stuck to the pan, then place on bottom shelf for an additional 10 minutes (keep an eye on the almonds and don’t let them get too brown, as cooking time can vary depending on your oven).

Remove from oven. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

THURSDAY, april 20

STAGE & SCREEN

April 20-27, 2023