If I can put nuts in something, I probably will. I always have walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios and pecans on hand for impromptu baking. The nut that doesn't have too much favor in my book is the cashew. I recently learned that two handfuls of cashews gives the same benefit as a Prozac tablet, not that I'm in need. I don't dislike cashews, but they certainly won't be the first nut I reach for. That is, unless they're spiced and roasted following Ina Garten's recipe. She uses cayenne, fresh rosemary (from my plant!), salt, dark brown sugar and melted butter to bring good flavor to cashews. Every recipe of hers I've tried has been amazing so far (: Her maple oatmeal scones are next up on my list to bake!
