Sometimes you feel like a whiskey nut
Gift givers, start your ovens! This is the week we usually set aside for making our favorite holiday food gifts for neighbors and friends. Over the years, we've done everything from cookies and truffles to granola and hot-chocolate mix.
Not to spoil the surprise, but this year's offering will be spiced nuts - Pumpkin-Spiced Whiskey Walnuts, to be exact. Not only are they delicious and a bit decadent; these nuts are versatile, too. Serve them as a party snack, or make them into an appetizer by sprinkling over baby salad greens. Need a dessert? Dish up vanilla ice cream, and top with caramel sauce and a sprinkle of the walnuts.
We like to present our gifts in small mason jars tied with holiday ribbons. A copy of the recipe and serving suggestions makes a thoughtful addition.
Be sure to plan to make extras: You'll want to give a small gift to yourself. Consider this terrific recipe our gift to you. Happy holidays!
• Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross have been writing Desperation Dinners for more than a decade. Contact them at Desperation Dinners, c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, or tellus@kitchenscoop.com. Or visit kitchenscoop.com.
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