[carlo3b]

Welcome Suzi, I know we will help you to reach your goal, and your hubby as well with his special needs.. enjoy.. :)

FReepin Hot & Spicy Toasted Pecans

Match or mix peanuts, walnuts, or almonds instead of  pecans. Pack'm away in jars or tins.

•  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

Preheat oven to 350
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.

[carlo3b]

I sent you the spicy snack, even with a bit of sugar because I want you to begin to get a lot of flavor in your foods. Hot and spicy are perfect to satisfy hunger, and stimulate your saliva glands. A little sugar just offsets the burning, but not enough to effect your phase of the diet.. .