Hatch Seasoned Pecans

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Whether we’re serving guests or family, I think that we all like our dishes to be extra special. We want them to have that certain something that sets them apart from everyone else’s. There’s a secret to that, it’s easy, and I’m going to tell you about it.

As you have no doubt observed, I am a big fan of Melissa’s Produce. Everything they offer is of the highest quality. One of my favorite things is their seasoned pecans, and I cannot get enough of them. They offer two tasty varieties, Green Hatch Pecans and Red Hatch Pecans, both seasoned with the unique and so yummy deliciousness of hatch chiles. Nuts freeze beautifully, so when you see these in your store, be sure to stock up. A simple addition of nuts to a salad (and I am talking green salad, spinach, chicken, or tuna salad) makes a world of difference, not to mention increases the nutritional value.

In addition, chopping them up finely and using them to top a dip, whether you’re serving it cold, or baked, is going to add so much extra flavor, your diners are going to wonder why their food doesn’t taste nearly as good as yours. Pulverize them, and they make an excellent breading for chicken or fish.

If you make your own granola or muesli, adding some chopped, seasoned pecans, is going to give it that extra kick that your morning needs.

Try these for yourself, and come up with ideas of your own, and be sure to share those ideas. (If you’re stymied, I highly recommend the nut cookbook called In a Nutshell: Cooking and Baking with Nuts and Seeds.) In the meantime, get shopping! If you can’t find them in your local stores, they offer them on the web, click here for more information. Oh, and by the way, they are plenty delicious all on their own.

Nuts to you!