Recipes

There are snacks that taste great, but are hard to make and than there are some that are simple and easy to make in a pinch. Zesty snack mix is a great mix of everything that people love and can be easily cooked in the microwave. This is something that both children and adults will both enjoy.

Ingredients Are: 

4 c. oven toasted corn cereal squares 2 cans (1 1/2 oz each) Potato sticks 1 c. peanuts, honey roasted
1/4 c. worcestershire sauce
3 T. butter, or corn oil, melted 1/2 t. seasoned salt

Directions Are:

Place cereal, potato sticks and nuts in 3 qt. microwave safe bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over cereal mixture. Toss well to coat evenly. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes, stirring well every 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; cool completely.

Zest It Up:

Tex-Mex Snack Mix: Add 1 t. each chili powder and ground cumin to butter mixture. Substitute 1 c. regular peanuts for the honey roasted nuts. Prepare as directed. Italian Snack Mix: Add 1 1/2 t. Italian seasoning and 1/2 t. garlic powder to butter mixture. Substitute 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 c. sliced almonds for the honey roasted nuts. Prepare as directed. Indian Snack Mix: Omit seasoned salt. Add 2 t. each sesame seeds and curry powder and 1/4 t. garlic salt to butter mixture. Substitute 1 c. cashews for the honey roasted nuts. Prepare as directed.