It seems so easy to do, roasting nuts at home, but if you use the wrong method (or cook them too high for even a minute too long), you're out of luck.

A long, slow roast in a bread machine allows nuts to become roasted all the way through to their center, strengthening their flavor beyond just the shell and adding an unbeatable crunch to any recipe.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss the nuts in a large bowl to combine, then spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.

But with manufacturers introducing spiced-up versions of old favorites — yes, we are talking jalapeno flavored pistachios here — nuts are breaking out of their shell.

Heat oven to about 110 C (225 F). In a large roasting pan, combine cereals, pretzels, nuts and cheese snacks. In a saucepan, melt butter; add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and spices.

These nutritious nuts even offer different health benefits.However, a major confusion that people have while buying nuts is to choose between roasted and raw nuts. Which one is more healthy?