I have never heard of coffee with
nuts flavor before.
Not exact matches
They started off pretty basic with just some bananas and
nuts before I dove into some crazier
flavors like this mocha version or this pumpkin spice latte version.
I'd always considered white chocolate macadamia cookies bland
before these — white chocolate mostly just tasting sweet, and macadamia
nuts mostly just seeming rich and fatty without offering much
flavor.
Optional:
Before the strawberries cool completely, roll in shredded coconut or chopped
nuts for added
flavor and texture.
In Africa, kola
nuts are traditionally chewed for their energizing effects while in western cultures, kola
nut was utilized as a
flavoring for old - fashioned cola beverages
before artificial
flavoring was utilized.
For the best
flavor, toast
nuts before adding to recipes.
For best results both visually and flavor-wise, I suggest keeping everything in separate containers in the fridge (the
nuts can stay in the pantry) and then toss together and add dressing / toppings an hour or so
before serving, allowing the salad to return to room temperature and the
flavors to meld.
Some people opt to soak and dehydrate their
nuts before processing (it makes it easier to digest, improves the
flavor, and removes bitterness), but that just takes the easy out of it!
I've made this recipe
before using a date and
nut crust but I have to say that the salty chocolate
flavor from these cookies takes the crust to the next level!
Tid - Bits: Feel free to toast the
nuts before grinding / chopping for an extra layer of
flavor.
The whole shebang ends with a crunch of the toasted
nuts, and
before long you realize these caramels have sent you over the edge with very distinct
flavors all working together harmoniously.
For even more
flavor and texture, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped
nuts on top of the batter
before placing in the oven.
And why have I never considered
flavoring nut butters
before?
Toasting pretty much anything
before cooking it through (like rice, pasta, grains,
nuts, etc.) builds
flavor subtly without a ton of effort.
Before we dive into the
flavors I've got for you, let's chat a little bit about making
nut butter at home.
I had made the recipe
before using both
nut butters, but the cream cheese gave it a great
flavor.