Cajun Spiced Pecans
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups pecan halves
2 tsp. coarse salt
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat butter and oil in medium pan over low heat.
Add Worcestershire, Tabasco, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. stir and simmer
gently over low heat to meld the flavors--2 to 3 minutes. Add nuts and toss to
coat well. Spread nuts on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes,
shaking pan occasionally. Pour the hot nuts in bowl and toss with the coarse
salt. Spread on baking sheet again, and cool to room temp. store in air-tight
container. Makes about 2 cups.