Sweet-Spicy Pretzel Almond Mix

This second one is even easier that the Chili-Lime Cashews and more addictive!

Sweet-Spicy Pretzel Almond Mix
(adapted from Martha Stewart EveryDay)


- 2 cups thin pretzel sticks
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1. Heat oven to 300F.
2. In a medium town, mix the pretzel sticks and almonds together.
3. Melt the butter, brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan.
4. Pour the butter mixture over the pretzel and almonds.  Mix well.
5. Spread the pretzel almond mixture in a single layer onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Cool completely
8. ENJOY!

Chili-Lime Cashews

In getting ready for the Oscars tonight...I have a couple of easy nut snack recipes.  The first one is for the best Chili-Lime Cashews.

Chili Lime Cashews

- 2 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- finely grated zest from 1 lime
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 large egg white
- 3 cups raw unsalted cashews

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Whisk the salt, lime zest, red pepper flakes and egg.
3. Add cashews.
4. Spread cashew mixture in a single layer onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden.
6. Cool completely
7. ENJOY!