Butter or margarine 2 tablespoons
Salted mixed nuts with peanuts 1 pound
Onion or hickory salt 1 teaspoon
Paprika ½ teaspoon

Preheat oven to 300° F. (slow).

Melt fat in a shallow baking pan in the oven.

Remove pan from oven and stir nuts into fat. Sprinkle with seasonings.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until nuts are heated through, stirring occasionally.

Cool. Store in tightly closed container.

Calories per tablespoon: About 55.

For Extra Flavor, Add Nuts

It takes only a little imagination to make “company fare” of plain food. Special recipes are not always needed. Many of your favorite foods are more delicious when you add nuts. Start with these suggestions:

• Serve sour cream with nuts on meat or baked potatoes.