Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gleam–Book 3 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!
SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5
Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode:
Gilded Spiced Nuts Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed raw nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts all work great)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste—go hotter if you're channeling Rip's energy)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon turmeric (for a golden hue)
- Optional: Edible gold dust/flakes for drama
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil (or melted butter) and maple syrup (or honey). Stir in all the spices and salt to make a paste.
- Add the nuts and toss to coat thoroughly so every crevice is glistening and spiced.
- Spread out evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfwaythrough, until the nuts are toasted and aromatic. Watch closely to prevent burning in the last 5 minutes.
- Cool completely. As they cool, they’ll crisp up into caramelized, spiced perfection.
- Optional but fabulous: Once cooled, sprinkle with edible gold dust or flakes for that “gilded” touch.
Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Sweet Ass Martini
Recipe:
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz white cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur or simple syrup
- Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass
- Garnish with a frozen white grape or a sprinkle of shimmer dust
Vibe: Fancy, a little flirty, and deceptively strong. Just like our girl Auren post-Glow Up.
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