Toasted Sesame Cashews

Fast, easy, versatile and fun to make.  Goes well a top your favorite rice and stirfry dishes.  Whip up a batch and have fun with your food.

Toasted Sesame Cashews

1 cup raw Cashews

1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil

1 teaspoon Soy Sauce or Tamari

Dash of Sugar

Dash of Sea Salt

Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F.  Toss Cashews in all seasonings listed above and spread out on a cookie sheet.  Bake for 10-12 minutes (tossing halfway through) until Cashews are golden.  Allow to cool.  Eat and enjoy!

Coconut Bacon Bits

2 cups thick flaked unsweetened coconut

1 Tablespoon liquid hickory smoke

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon crushed black pepper

Toss coconut flakes in a large bowl with liquid smoke and then sprinkle on dry seasonings.  Spread out coconut into one even layer on cookie sheet (put parchment paper under it if you have it for easy clean up).  Bake at 325 degrees F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.  Watch carefully as it will go dark quickly!  Allow to cool completely before serving for a true crackly crunch.  

Store in pantry in air tight container for up to 3 days.  Pairs beautifully with tofu scramble, salads and sandwiches.  Superb!  Now go make some!

Coconut Bacon Bits