to enjoy the herby flavor without feeling like I was biting into pine needles or soap. Instead of Ina’s recommended coarsely chopped rosemary, I finely chopped the rosemary. It was convenient because Trader Joe’s sells delicious roasted & unsalted cashews in 1 pound bags. The second time I made these roasted cashews, I reduced the quantity from 1 ¼ pounds to only 1 pound. The first time I made the recipe, it was exactly as Ina instructed.

It’s easy to find one pound of packaged cashews, but not as easy to find 1 ¼ pounds (which is what Ina asks for). Small changes as they may be, they make a big difference in the results of the final recipe. The only three changes I made were the quantity of cashews, a variation in the roasting (warming) time, and the chop of the rosemary. In my opinion, the original recipe from Ina Garten is almost perfect. Her motto was: “Keep your guests wanting more! Your guests will think everything is more delicious if they are a little hungry.” My mother never served appetizers when she entertained. That is the last thing you want after you have spent a lot of time preparing a delicious meal, especially during the holidays. This appetizer recipe is an absolute staple when I entertain, and these rosemary cashews are the perfect bite to serve with an apéritif when you don’t want your guests to fill up on appetizers. I’ve been making Ina's Roasted Rosemary Cashews for years.

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