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A Delight for Game Night

Spiced Lime Cashews

Toasted Treats for Crispy Whites

Recipe

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A Delight for Game Night

Spiced Cashew Recipe by Chef Joshua Whigham

This recipe goes great with Verdejo, but don’t forget to invite Tempranillo to the table too!

Spiced Lime Cashews

Servings: 8 people
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients

• 1qt Cashews, Raw
• 25C Lime Juice, Fresh
• 1/8t. Cayenne Pepper
• 1/4t. Kosher Salt

Directions

• Toast the Cashews in a 350F oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Heat a large flat pot or rondeau over medium heat and add the toasted Cashews. Use a wooden spoon to gently move around.
• Add the Cayenne Pepper & Salt and mix well.
• Reduce the heat and then Deglaze with the lime Juice. Gently move the nuts around to evenly coat and the pan becomes dry, about 1 minute.
• Place the nuts on a parchment lined sheet tray and dry in a 300F oven 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• The Cashews are ready to eat after 2 hours. If the Cashews still feel wet, place back in the oven for a few more minutes.

Note: Toasted Cashews can be used in place of raw Cashews. Just refresh them in the oven for a few minutes first. Then pick up the recipe from there.

Shopping List

• Cashews, Raw
• Limes for Juice
• Cayenne Pepper
• Kosher Salt
• Wooden Spoon

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