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That’s what usually comes to mind when I think of Gwyneth Paltrow. Then I came across this recipe for Caramelized Marcona Almonds that she shared with Glamour Magazine back in 2008 when she was promoting her cookbook and PBS TV series Spain…A Culinary Road Trip. Now I know she has good taste in food.
Marcona almonds from Spain, which are rounder, softer, and sweeter than the ones from California, are the star here. They are briefly cooked with sugar and olive oil until the sugar caramelizes and coats the nuts. Served over ice cream, this upscale brittle makes dessert a breeze.
Gwyneth’s Ice Cream With Caramelized Marcona Almonds
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Marcona almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint vanilla ice cream
4 tsp amaretto liqueur
Directions:
1. Toss almonds with sugar and oil in a non-stick skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts and turns brown and the almonds are toasted. This will take about 4 minutes…watch carefully so the sugar does not burn.
2. Transfer almonds to a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment. Allow to cool until hardened, about 30 minutes, then coarsely chop the nuts.
3. Divide the ice cream among 4 serving dishes. Sprinkle with the caramelized almonds and a drizzle of amaretto.
Serves 4
Recipe from Spain…A Culinary Road Trip by Mario Batali and Gwyneth Paltrow
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And a sweet song. I just love how the music gets all calm at the end when the lyrics are finished.
“I’ll lay me down
if it means I stand up for you
I don’t even know
what it means to love you yet
But every single day
it’s getting stronger”
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