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Chef Tina Salter, cookbook author and creator of exclusive recipes for Diamond Foods, is sharing her ideas for creating the food that brings us together to share good times.

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Nutty Popcorn Crunch

Savory meets sweet for the perfect balance of flavors.

Serving Idea

Emerald Deluxe Mixed Nuts and Pop Secret Homestyle Popcorn Brittle

Ingredients
1 (10 oz.) container Emerald Deluxe Mixed Nuts
4-5 c. popped Pop Secret Homestyle Popcorn
8 oz. dried sour cherries
4 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
3/4 c. unsalted butter
1/2 t. large sea salt crystals, for sprinkling

Preparation
Lightly oil a large baking sheet; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine Emerald Deluxe Mixed Nuts, the popped Pop Secret Homestyle Popcorn and sour cherries; mix well.

In a large (4-quart) saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring, over medium-high heat. Add butter; cook, without stirring, until the caramel reaches a temperature of 300 degrees, about 8 minutes. Carefully remove from the heat; immediately pour over the popcorn mixture. Wearing an oven mitt, and using a wooden spoon, stir to make sure that each nut and popcorn kernel is coated. Quickly pour out the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; press, with the back of the wooden spoon, to make it as even as possible; sprinkle with sea salt. Let cool to warm. Using a heavy sharp knife, score the brittle into squares or let the brittle sit and, using a small hammer, break into pieces randomly.

Walnut and Pear Crostini

You'll look like a culinary star with this easy, eye-catching recipe.

Serving Idea

Diamond Walnut Relish, Brie and Pear Crostini

Ingredients
1 c. Diamond Shelled Walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 c. minced green onion
2 T. minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 T. oil, from the sun-dried tomatoes
1 T. minced fresh Italian parsley
1 t. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 t. kosher salt
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
25 (1/3-inch thick) slices of fresh baguette, lightly oiled
and toasted
1 lb. Brie cheese
2 ripe, red-skinned pears, cored and thinly sliced
fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

Preparation
In a medium bowl, combine Diamond Shelled Walnuts, green onion, sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomato oil, parsley, thyme, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper; mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

To assemble the crostini: Spread a heaping tablespoon of the Brie on each crostini, top with 1 teaspoon of the walnut relish, and tuck a pear slice diagonally into the relish. Garnish with a sprig of thyme; serve immediately.

Makes 25 crostini

Deluxe Cheese Popcorn

Parmesan is the secret ingredient that makes this snack mix an instant classic.

Serving Idea

Pop Secret Homestyle and Emerald Peanut Clusters

Ingredients
6-8 c. Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter Popcorn, popped
2 c. Emerald Dry Roasted Peanuts
2 T. butter
1 T. dried oregano, crushed
1 t. chipotle chile powder
1/2 t. kosher salt
1 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 t. raw sugar crystals
1/2 t. large sea salt crystals
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper

Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter Popcorn and Emerald Dry Roasted Peanuts; set aside.

In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add oregano, chile powder and salt; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour over the popcorn mixture; toss well. Add cheese, sugar, salt and pepper; toss well. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet; bake, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

Makes about 6 cups.