Categories: Appetizers, Nuts, Snacks, Vegetarian 
      Yield: 8 ounces 
  
      8 oz Shelled almonds, cashews, or 
           -- peanuts, or a mixture 
      2 tb Margarine 
      1 tb Oil 
      3 ea Garlic cloves, crushed 
           Salt 
  
  Loosen and remove the almond skins by pouring boiling water over them 
  and refreshing in cold water. Rub the brown skins off the peanuts. 
  Melt the butter and oil with the garlic in a heavy frying pan and 
  toss the nuts in it over a moderate heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until 
  they are crisp and golden. 
   
  Drain on kitchen paper towels and sprinkle with rock salt. Serve warm. 
   
  VARIATION: For Devilled Garlic Nuts, add a little cayenne to the salt. 
   
  Sophie Hale, "The Great Garlic Cookbook"