WINNER ANNOUNCED: The winner (chosen by Random.org) of the Fisher Nuts Cook with Nuts prize package is Ashley Simpson who said: "Pecans are my favorite-not only are they abundant where I live here in eastern North Carolina, but they are very versatile. My favorite way of eating them is spiced candied pecans which my dad makes every year for Christmas (yep, my dad is the chef in our house!)" Congratulations, Ashley! Please check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize.
Many of us go through countless nuts when cooking for Christmas festivities...
...and sometimes we turn into nuts ourselves from all the busyness! 😉
Fisher Nuts wants to help you create simple recipes in your kitchen by supplying one of my readers with a prize pack and presenting all of you with some recipe ideas from Food Network Chef Alex Guarnashelli's collection.
I decided to test out one of Alex's recipes this weekend with the sliced almonds provided to me from Fisher Nuts. This Cranberry Toasted Almond Brie was seriously good. Even though pregnant ladies are supposed to avoid brie (I guess?) I couldn't stop snacking on it! Don't judge...please.
Ben finally took it away from me and I found him nibbling (gorging) on it in front of some television basketball game. He then took it and gave it to our neighbors... who have the 7 kids, and hopefully just finished it. That's the food bloggers life, you have to give some of the food away before turning into 300 pounds! (So, instead, you try to turn your neighbors into 300 pounds!) 😉
Anyway, I don't think I have to say much more to tell you how much we liked this baked brie. Not only did I love its sweet and nutty flavor, but I also was excited about the ease of prepping it. Really, the hardest part was letting it set for 30 minutes before digging into it! (Which I did not do, as obvious by the photo of the cheese gushing out.)
I think you'll find this can be a great addition to your holiday appetizer spread, or even later for a football playoff party!
One Pennies on a Platter reader will win:
- Fisher Chef's Naturals Slivered Almonds
- Fisher Chef's Naturals Pecan Halves
- Fisher Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces
- Food Network 5-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
- Food Network Silicone Spatula
- OXO Whisk
- Wood Cutting Board
Official Rules:
- Mandatory entry: Leave a comment attached to this post telling me your favorite kind of nut (even if it is your husband or your crazy mother-in-law! ha!). Please leave your email address in the field provided. If you are reading this through email, you must visit the blog website to leave your comment.
- Optional extra entry #1: Follow Chef Alex on Twitter (@guarnaschelli). Come back and leave a separate comment that you do with your Twitter handle.
- Optional extra entry #2: "Like" Fisher Nuts on Facebook and leave a separate comment below that you do.
- Up to two (2) extra entries allowed. Maximum three (3) total entries.
- Giveaway is open to US residents only.
- Contest closes Wednesday, December 12th at 10:00PM EST.
- Winner will be announced at the top of this post. Winner will also be notified by email. If a response is not received within 1 week of being notified, a new winner will be chosen.
Not only do you have this opportunity to win a nice prize, but head on over Mom It Forward to register for a Twitter party with Chef Alex tomorrow where she will be sharing more tips for cooking with nuts, and for a chance to win another Cooking with Nuts prize package.
Disclosure: I am working with Fisher to share Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's recipes using Fisher Nuts and tools they provided. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.
Cranberry Toasted Almond Brie en Croûte + Fisher Nuts Giveaway!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry , thawed
- 1/2 cup whole cranberry sauce , mashed and divided
- 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries , divided
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds , divided
- 1 round (8 oz.) Brie cheese
- Egg wash (1 egg, lightly beat with 1 Tablespoon water)
- Crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the rack in the center of the oven.
- Layer the almonds in a single layer on an ungreased rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Set aside.
- Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
- Unfold the pastry sheet and set on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to form a 12-inch square. Cut the corners to make a circle.
- Spread half of the cranberry sauce in the center of the circle to match the size of the Brie round. Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons each of the dried cranberries and toasted almonds.
- Place the Brie round over the sauce, then top with the rest of the cranberry sauce, and 2 more Tablespoons of the dried cranberries and almonds. Brush the ends of the pastry with the egg wash, then fold up over the Brie to completely cover. Pinch the seams to seal, then brush with more egg wash.
- Place seam side up onto a baking sheet. Brush entire round with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and cheese begins to melt.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle top with rest of almonds. Let rest for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers or crusty bread.
- Source: Adapted from Fisher Nuts
Linda says
Favorite nut is cashews
Kristen says
My favorite nut to eat is an almond but I like walnuts in baked goods.
Kristen says
I liked fisher nuts on Facebook
Lisa says
I love almonds!
barbara n says
I love peanuts....in the shell, on top of a dish of ice cream or just a handful out of the jar
yanay says
I love almonds. I love to add them to everything from salads to ice cream.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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yanay says
I follow Chef Alex on Twitter (@guarnaschelli).
yanay says
I “Like” Fisher Nuts on Facebook
Katie says
I like Almonds the best.
Katie says
I follow on Twitter. @katiemur80
Darcy Bodiford says
My favorite nut is the candy crusted kind in the mall for the holiday season. Usually you can smell it as soon as you enter the mall. Unfortunately that beautiful aroma is missing this year. 🙁 Guess I will have to make my own!!
Cindy Brickley says
Macadamia nuts are my utmost favorite!
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Cindy Brickley says
I Follow Chef Alex on Twitter (@guarnaschelli).(@cindy brickley)
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Cindy Brickley says
I “Like” Fisher Nuts on Facebook.
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Sue says
I like almost all nuts, but I think pecans are my favorite, no, no, maybe almonds. hmmm, what about peanuts.........
Sarah G says
I love cashews!
Mollie says
Pistachios are delicious!
Dorothy Figg says
My favorite nuts are almonds and my husband. He is a big nut.
Alicia says
Almonds are my favorite.
Alicia says
Liked Fisher Nuts on Facebook.
Simply Sweet Justice says
I love pecans!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Mmmm love this!
Elin says
I love pecans!
Elin says
I follow Chef Alex on Twitter!
Rebecca says
Pecans!
Dawn @ Butter And Spinkles says
I would have to say my favorite nuts are pistachios.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Sherri says
The whole family loves pecans!
Valerie says
I adore pistachios!
Megan says
My favorite nuts are pecans.
Jan says
I'm a fan of almost any nut, but I mostly eat almonds. And I really like pecans, too.
Kim says
my fav kind of nut is pistachios! i wish they werent so darn expensive tho!!
Kim says
i follow chef alex on twitter!!! (@kimkachur)
Lisa says
Cashews!
Sarah L says
My favorite nuts by far are almonds.
Bekah says
I love almonds!
Amber says
I love pecans the best
Catherine Robinson says
I love all nuts!!! I mostly eat peanuts, though, and I eat almond butter every morning. Yum!
Jackie says
I LOVE almonds...and pecans. Yummy!!! One of my favorite side dishes is green beans with almonds and bacon.
Gail says
Pecans! They are so versatile! Love them!
Gail says
Pecans
Julie says
I'm a peanut gal. Although I'd never turn down a bowl of mixed nuts either 😉
Lise says
My favorite nut is a cashew, however, I had almonds in my oatmeal just this morning. 🙂 Thanks for your delicious, fun recipes, Nikki!
Vickey says
Love all kinds but my favorites are almonds
Minnie says
Do I really have to choose? I suppose cashews are my utmost favorite, but every 'nut' has it's place on my palate!
Jamie says
I LOVE pecans!
Jamie says
I follow Chef Alex on twitter.
Jamie says
I like Fisher Nuts on facebook
daniela says
It's a tough choice, there are so many delicious nuts, but I think cashews are my favorite!!
Kathleen says
Macadamia. For some reason I never bake with them, though.
Anne says
For eating out of hand, I adore macadamia nuts, but for baking, the walnut is tops.
Anne says
I'm a big fan of Alex, and I'm glad to follow her on Twitter (@notheranneother)
Elizabeth says
I love walnuts! Followed by cashews...I love them all, really. 😀
jan says
I love pecans
Elizabeth says
Liked Fisher Nuts on Facebook. And I see that for every fan that Fisher gets, they will donate meals to the Texas Food Bank. That is awesome! 🙂
Sundi says
Oh my goodness, that recipe looks awesome!! Need to make that soon!
My favorite nuts are macadamia nuts, preferably ensconced in some kind of pastry. 🙂
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
Almonds are my current favorite!
Ashley says
I think I would say walnuts, but that is a hard choice!
Whitney says
Macadamia's, hands down!
Maria says
I love pecans!
tiffany says
My favorite nut is the cashew! I could eat tons of them.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I'm boring-I love peanuts!
(Although when baking I'm a big fan of almonds and pecans as well!)
ellen S says
I think mine are cashew, for sure! Almonds a close second.
would love to win this......
ellen S says
I think mind are cashews for sure, with a close almond second!
Susan Tuma says
My fave nut is Pistachio!
April was in CT now CA says
Definitely pecans!
Ellen says
I love macadamia nuts....
Ellen says
I liked Fisher Nuts on FB
Jen Grimm says
My favorite nut is a Brazil nut!
Jen Grimm says
I like Fisher nuts on FB
Jen Grimm says
I follow Alex on Twitter
Gaby says
Pistachios, but only the ones from Attica in Greece because those are literally the best pistachios in the world and no one can tell me otherwise.
vaishali says
My favorite are cashews
Christi D says
I love pecans! I like to grab a handful with a few chocolate chips thrown in as a snack.
Christi D says
Also like Fisher nuts on Facebook!
Andrea D. says
My favorite nut is the cashew. It is awesome. My kids love it too. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Andrea D. says
I am a facebook fan of Fisher nuts. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Bekah says
My favorite nut is the almond. I put almonds in so many things and just eat them by the handful.
carla-jo says
My favorite nut is the pecan.
Bekah says
I follow Fisher Nuts on Facebook.
carla-jo says
I liked fisher nuts on facebook.
Stacey Fields says
i love roasted almonds.
Kristina Williams says
The Almond has to be my FAV! plain, salted, spiced, hot, chocolate...the list goes on lol!
Barbara says
Favorite nut is hazelnut.
Jane says
I love pecans. I should own stock in Fisher this time of year!
Ashley P says
I love pistachios and honey roasted peanuts.
Manu says
Hazelnuts are my favourite! Totally love them!
Ashley P says
I am following Chef Alex on Twitter. @ashleypalmer625
Ashley P says
I liked Fisher Nuts on Facebook.
Manu says
I love hazelnuts! They're my favourite!
Manu says
I'm also following @guarnaschelli on twitter! Mine is @_manumunoz. Sorry about the duplicated comment, the page had a mini-crash or sth.
Manu says
There! Also liked Fisher Nuts on Facebook!
Esther T. says
My favorite nut is the "walnut". I think it's under appreciated, and under utilized. It's been in the "pecan" shadow too long! Go WALNUTS!
Merry Christmas
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Gina says
Pecans are my favorite!
Mellisa W says
Pecans, thanks!
sara says
I love peanuts!
sara says
follow alex on twitter @saramama
Daniela says
Almonds are my favorite
Jan R says
Love cashews!
mary fanara coleman says
My favorite nuts are almonds.
mary fanara coleman says
I like fisher nuts on fb.
Ashley Simpson says
Pecans are my favorite-not only are they abundant where I live here in eastern North Carolina, but they are very versatile. My favorite way of eating them is spiced candied pecans which my dad makes every year for Christmas (yep, my dad is the chef in our house!)
mary fanara coleman says
I follow Chef Alex on Twitter [email protected]
Jan R says
I subscribe via email.
Brenda J H says
Cashews
Faye D says
Pecans are my favorite.
Barbara Bowen says
My favorite nut is the hazelnut because my brother used to call us girls "Hazel" whenever he thought we were being nuts. Which was often. But for eating, peanuts or pecans are hard to beat. =)
Melissa @ Kids in the Sink says
I really love pecans but almonds are a favorite for every day snacks.
Melissa @ Kids in the Sink says
I like fisher nuts on facebook.
Melissa @ Kids in the Sink says
i follow alex on twitter!
mindi says
I LOVE pecans. eat them whenever I can!
Rosita Martin says
Almonds
Danielle T says
i love pecans, def my favorite
Rosita Martin says
Liked fishers on facebook
Danielle T says
i follow alex on twitter (@realiamazing)
Danielle T says
i like fisher nuts on fb (name is Realia Mazing)
Marcia says
Pecans are my favorite nut to bake with. Pistachios are my favorite just to eat.
Lynne says
My favorite nut to munch on is cashews. My favorite nut to bake/cook with is pecans. Thank you for the giveaway and the opportunity to participate.
Carolsue says
I love Pistachios!
Carolsue says
I follow you on Twitter as MsCarolsueA
Carolsue says
I like Fisher Nuts on Facebook (Carolsue Anderson)
Amy says
Hmmmm...I think my favorite nut would be an almond. I love to snack on them, turn them into homemade almond butter and more!
Amy says
Hmmmm...Almonds all the way!
Sharon says
my favorite is pecans.. perfect for the holidays!
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love cashews the best!
Beverly says
It's a tough choice but my favorite nuts are pecans. Thanks for the chance at a giveaway!
Carmen S. says
My favorite kind of nut is a cashew. Thanks for the chance!
Carmen S. says
I follow chef alex on twitter, @contestcarmen
Carmen S. says
I like Fisher nuts on facebook.
Rachel Tilly says
My favorite nuts are almonds 🙂
Nathan Tilly says
Fave nuts=peanuts, almonds=close second.
Camiele says
My favorite nut is my significant other - he's crazy!
Camiele says
I am now following Chef Alex on Twitter.
Camiele says
I am now a fan of Fisher Nuts on Facebook.
Corisa says
love pistachios!
Natalie S says
My favorite nuts are almonds!
Natalie S says
I follow Chef Alex on Twitter! (@natsenn)
Natalie S says
I like Fisher Nuts on facebook!
Doris Johnson says
I love almonds and hazelnuts the best! (And since Nutella is made of hazelnuts, does that count? 🙂
Doris Johnson says
I'm now following Alex on Twitter! My username is @dorisrebeccaj.
Doris Johnson says
And I also liked Fisher Nuts on Facebook. 🙂
Amanda Thompson says
I love pecans and macadamias the best!
Karen says
Definitely love almonds
Karen says
Follow Chef Alex on Twitter
Terri says
Almonds!
kelsey mcg. says
Pecans, please!
Casey says
Walnuts!
Dee says
My favorite nut is my husband , who is a huge a huge fan of any kind of nuts. His daily staple seems to be peanuts, but beings I am out of them, he's well on his way to finishing off some pecans. Thanks for the giveaway!
Karen says
Yum - this looks SO good! Um my favorite nut is cashew..but I love walnuts too!
Christi says
My favorite kind of nut is my father-in-law! Nuttier than a fruit cake but definitely more loveable!
Christi says
I follow Alex! @CowChasin4x4
Christi says
I Like Fisher Nuts
Amy says
I love raw almonds the best. They are great paired with sweetish fish!!!
Janel says
Not sure I could choose between pistachios and cashews...let's go with pistachios!
Kristy E. says
I love almonds!
LeAnne says
My favorite nut is the pecan. I love them in anything or just by themselves!
Kimiko says
My favorite nut is almonds!
Kimiko says
I follow Alex Guarnaschelli on Twitter. (@kdelavega87)
Kimiko says
I like Fisher Nuts on Facebook
Jeanette says
I love peanuts!
Thuy Vu says
I love pistachios.
Thuy Vu says
I have liked Fischer nuts
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ms ellie says
Almonds.
Danielle says
Cashews are my fav. Then almonds
Peggy E says
I used to like any nut EXCEPT walnuts. But now I think I love them best...maybe its because they are a new fav?
Jenny says
I like honey roasted peanuts.
Kayde says
I like cashews.
Summer says
I love macadamia nuts & almonds equally.
Kayde says
I am following Alex. @lovepennyplattr
Mesha says
My favorite is Pecans. Nothing better then a chocolate chip cookie with pecans!
Mesha says
I liked Fisher Nuts on Facebook 🙂
Katie says
Favorite to eat?? Pistachio! Fav to cook with etc... Pecans 🙂 Yumm.
cindi says
Love pecans!!
Meaghan says
My favorite kind of nut is almonds!
Anjana Siva says
My favorIte nut is walnut.
Anjana Siva says
I liked Fishers Nut on Facebook.
Peggy T says
My favorite to eat is pistachio!
Peggy T says
My favorite is pistachio!
Christina C. says
I love macadamia nuts!
Christina C. says
I follow on Twitter. (@kawaiidragon88)
Jessie says
Cashews are probably my fav!
kristen says
pecans
manda kay says
Pecan!
Rhawnie Beth says
Macadamia! My husband is addicted so I save every recipe I can find that contains this ingredient!
Loretta Patzner says
it's hard to pick just one. For snacking..either Pistachios or almonds. In baked goods - pecans or walnuts. I'm not too picky.
Roz says
Just wanted to say thank you for this wonderful recipe. I adore cranberries AND brie and this would be great for the holidays. My favorite nuts are macadamias and pistachios. Thanks and have a lovely Christmas!
www.noozhawk.com says
Yes! Finally something about healthy living.