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Yield: 8 (2-ounce) servings. 1½ teaspoons chipotle chili pepper ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 (2-ounce) servings. 1½ teaspoons chipotle chili pepper ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons

Smoked Honey-Roasted Peanuts

smoked honey roasted peanuts

Yield: 8 (2-ounce) servings.

1½ teaspoons chipotle chili pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound skinless raw peanuts

Preheat oven to 325°. Stir together the chipotle chili pepper, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl; set aside.

Stir together the butter, honey, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted, and the mixture is bubbly. Stir in the peanuts until well coated, then pour out into a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Bake in a preheated oven until the nuts are golden brown (about 20 minutes). Stir the mixture after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking. Once done, scrape the peanuts into a large metal bowl, and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Toss the peanuts to evenly coat with the spice mixture. Allow the peanuts to cool to room temperature, tossing every few minutes so the nuts do not stick together.

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This story was published on Apr 08, 2016

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.