Smoky Candied Almonds

Coated in an addictive glaze that's flavored with smoked paprika, these roasted almonds will be a hit at any gathering.

Spicy Mixed Nuts (Cajun-Spiced)

Infused with Cajun seasoning and hot sauce, these easy-to-make Spicy Mixed Nuts are always a crowd pleaser. You can have this customizable snack ready in 40 minutes, with 5 minutes of hands-on prep.

Olive-Rosemary Spiced Cashews

The savory Mediterranean flavors of olive and rosemary make these roasted cashews an addictive snack.

Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Pecans

These chocolaty nuts are flavored with warm spiced like cinnamon and nutmeg, then get a kick from some cayenne pepper.

Smoky and Spicy Apricot-Glazed Barbecue Ribs

After years of learning convoluted tricks for making competition-worthy pork ribs, I've realized the ribs I like best are made more simply and have bolder flavors, like the earthy, spicy rub and fruity, smoky apricot sauce in this killer recipe.

French in a Flash: Quatre Épices Candied Nuts

The French are renowned for their superior walnuts and almonds. This brittle coats the nuts in a sticky, crisp blanket of sweetness and spice...and everything nice. The heat of the quatre épices makes it perfect for an apéritif, and the sweetness for a dessert. A simple-to-make Jacques of all trades.

Rub for Barbecue Ribs

A complex mix of spices form an outstanding rub to use on slow smoked ribs or other meats.

Cajun-Spiced Barbecue Ribs

Trading in the barbecue standard of sweet and spicy, these Cajun-spiced dry-rubbed ribs are more more herbal, earthy, and have a slight kick that make them unique.

Barbecue: Mustard-Whiskey-Glazed Ham

Ham is a funny thing in my life. It was the food that I missed most when my parents decided to keep a kosher household when I was 5. After leaving home and its kosher ways behind, I have had...

Oven Roasted Chestnuts with Spiced Melted Butter

Served as is, or dipped in melted butter, warm roasted chestnuts are indeed creamy, nutty, and sweet. And when paired with a snifter of brandy, or even a shot of whiskey, roasted chestnuts can make for a wonderfully warming winter snack.