Saturday, January 8, 2011

Marcona Almonds with Herbes de Provence & Cheese Plate

Not sure what to serve for last minute guests or don't feel like cooking?
My favorite solution is to prepare a quick bowl of seasoned nuts and a cheese plate.

Directions:
  1. Select favorite nut type-raw, roasted salted or unsalted your choice. Pre-heat oven to 350F, line a baking sheet with foil, spray with non-stick spray. 
  2. Place handful or more of nuts into a bowl- spray with non-stick spray- toss with your favorite seasoning - be mindful that if it is a blend other than herbal it has salt in it so, don't over salt. 
  3. Toss, heat in oven 15min. Remove and allow them to cool.


Cheese Plate on the cheap - Whole Foods has the best cheese selection in Baltimore.
One of the best-cheap finds- their cheese orphans sold at the salad bar. Small, inexpensive and usually at least 3-4 types available. Most portions are less then $2 and you can experiment with less financial risk. Yes, the cheese department will slice any type for you into any size but I just hate requesting such small portions for my 2 person household. This way you it is a bit of adventure with less thought. I grab a few I have never heard of and am good to go. No guilt if we don't eat it all.

Chorizo & Dry Aged Sausage
Manchego, Gorgonzola, Roncal, Aged Gruyere, Aged Gouda, Smoked Gouda

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