So, carlo, this looks the ideal place for me; one of 'Bertha Butt and the Butt sisters'. I lost 20 lbs. last year just trying to eat less, but after Christmas I just didn't stick to it. Fortunately, I only gained 7 lbs. back during this year, so I didn't backslide ALL the way!
I want to lose a TOTAL of 100 to 110 pounds, so I needed something to kick start me in a big way. I've been doing a variant of the low-carb, Atkins thing for the last couple of weeks. Am losing slowly, but surely, and I haven't really felt like snacking at all during the day! I copied some of the recipes from earlier on the thread; they look great. Sir Suzi Q is joining me in the effort; he wants to get his cholesterol number down, and lose a few pounds as well. Makes it a lot easier on me if he's eating the same as me. The kids are captive, of course, but they don't mind.
FReepin Hot & Spicy Toasted Pecans Match or mix peanuts, walnuts, or almonds instead of pecans. Pack'm away in jars or tins.
Preheat oven to 350
- 1 can (8 ounces) pecans (2 cups)
- 2 Tbs. sugar
- 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1/4 tsp salt
1) Place pecans in a small roasting pan, or cookie sheet, and toast for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2) Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, Worcestershire, ground red pepper, and salt.
3) Remove pecans from oven. Drizzle spice mixture over nuts and toss until thoroughly coated.
Spread nuts in a single layer, cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Store at room temperature in tightly covered container up to 1 month.