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Yield: 12 servings. 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1 cup white sugar ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cardamom ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 12 servings. 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1 cup white sugar ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cardamom ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon

Cinnamon-Spiced Peanuts

Yield: 12 servings.

1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound unsalted peanuts

Preheat oven to 250°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and spices.

Add peanuts to egg whites; stir to coat the nuts evenly. Remove the nuts and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated. Spread out the nuts on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake at 250° for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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This story was published on Dec 27, 2017

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.