Chefs do crazy things with nuts. In this otherwise straightforward chicken dish, cashews are transformed into a creamy sauce, and candied spiced walnuts are used as a crunchy topper.
"I make my macaroni salad just like I do my potato salad," says Paula Deen. "Warm. It brings out the flavor more, and it's just so good. This has pepper, scallions, and celery for crunch."