Spicy Mixed Nuts

The combination of spices and mixed nuts will be a big hit at any party. Make ahead Spicy Mixed Nuts can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Ingredients

2 cups salted mixed nuts

1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 

1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning

1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Foil Pack or Oven

Make a foil packet.

In a medium bowl melt butter, add seasonings and mixed nuts, mix well.

Pour them into your foil pack fold end of foil pack shut.

Grill over medium-high heat or bake at 350, turning often, cook 10-15 minutes. 

Pour nuts into a small bowl and serve.

Stove Top

In a medium skillet melt butter, add seasonings and mixed nuts, mix well.

Stir often for 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.

Pour nuts into a small bowl and serve.

Serve hot, warm, or cold.

Easy Jalapeno Poppers

The rich and creamy combination of spices and muenster cheese nicely contrasts the muted spice of grilled  jalapeno peppers.

Ingredients

12 jalapenos remove the stems (tops) 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 

1/4 teaspoon ground garlic

1/4 teaspoon coriander

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

muenster cheese.

Directions

Rise jalapenos with cold water and dry. 

Remove the stems (tops) from jalapenos.

Scrape out the seeds and stuff with muenster cheese.

Place the jalapenos in a large bowl add olive oil, sea salt, ground garlic, black pepper and coriander and toss until all of them are covered with the seasonings and oil.

Pour them into your foil pack fold end of foil pack shut.

Grill over medium-high heat, turning often, 10 minutes. 

Hawaiian Dinner Rolls

Even the beginner cook can make these home-made "Hawaiian Dinner Rolls". They must chill 2 hours. Or you can make them up 3 days in advance. 

Ingredients

2 cups coconut milk (110 degrees F)
2 ½ packages yeast
½ cup butter, melted; or 1 stick unsalted
1 teaspoon sea salt
6 ¼ cups all purpose flour
½ cup white sugar

1 Teaspoon vanilla

3 large eggs

Directions

Combine coconut milk (110 degrees F) and yeast in large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.

With wooden spoon, stir in butter, sugar, eggs and salt.

Add flour, 1 cup at a time and beat in as much as you can.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days.

Punch dough down and divide into 24 balls for dinner rolls or 3 equal parts for bread loafs.

Place in a oiled 9 x 5 inch baking pan, 5 rows 3 across or in loaf pans.

Cover and set in a warm spot until they double in size.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or golden brown.

Brush tops with melted butter.

Serve warm.