Warm Rosemary Almonds

There’s something about warm toasted nuts that is absolutely enticing. These are roasted with piney fresh rosemary and a pinch of cayenne for a hint of heat in every bite. We roast the nuts at a low temperature (300°F) for a few minutes on their own, without any seasoning, to establish a baseline of crunchy toastiness. Then the nuts are tossed with a little oil, rosemary, salt, and cayenne; the oil helps the seasonings stick. They’re tasty at room temperature, too, but at their flavor peak when warm.