I dug out my stovetop smoker yesterday & made some smoked pecans for use in this salad ๐ฅ(Thanks to @littlewildthingsfarm for most of the gorgeous nasturtiums (I grew a few!) // ๐ฅ ๐ธ ๐ฅ // Pecans are super special to my family because my great granddaddy was a pecan farmer (the 100+-year-old trees ๐ณ on his farm still produce a few pecans & are sold to companies in the South // This recipe gives the pecans a little more exotic โ but still accessible โ flavor (even my 5-year-old likes them!) // To make, melt 2 TB butter & add 1 tsp baharat (if you canโt find baharat, any warm & savory spice combo will do.. like cumin or turmeric & clove or nutmeg or allspice), 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, & 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper // Coat pecans in the butter spice mixture and smoke gently ๐ฅ for about 10 minutes // I used pecan wood chips but feel free to play & use hickory or oak! // These pecans are delightful in a salad, but would also be super tasty on a Crostini or as a game-day snack // โฝ๏ธ โพ๏ธ ๐// The warmness of the smoky baharat & cinnamon make these seasonal sweet cherries ๐, the arils & tangy goat cheese pop // The peppery nasturtiums, tossed in a light champagne ๐พ vinaigrette w/ a little arugula ๐ฟ, keep it fresh and Summery!
