You know those nuts you stuck in the freezer and are now a little “not crunchy” – try this.

“This recipe is almost directly from the Bar Nuts at Union Square Cafe in New York City and its wonderful cookbook of the same name.”

Ingredients:

• 1 pounds cashew nuts
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• (I added about 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, because I like garlic)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place the nuts on an ungreased baking sheet.
3. Bake for about 10 minutes until they are warmed through.
4. Meanwhile, combine the rosemary, pepper, sugar, salt and butter (and garlic) in a large bowl.
5. Toss the warm nuts with the rosemary mixture until the nuts are completely coated.
6. Serve warm.
7. And they are even better the next day!

Serves: Approximately 4 cups

Source:  Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa Show