Prepare a batch of this smoky-sweet mix to have on hand when visitors drop by. Or pack them into handsome jars to give as gifts.
2 1/2 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

You might need to buy:
  • * 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • * 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • * 1 large egg white
  • * 2 cups pecan halves
  • * 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • * 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • * 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
  • * Cooking spray
  • * 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
Belongs to shawn Candied Walnuts 

Prep: 10 min., cook: 5 min., Bake: 22 min. These sweet and crunchy nuts are scrumptious when paired with a creamy Brie or Camembert or sprinkled over salad. They freeze beautifully in a zip-top plastic freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Makes about 2 cups

ready in about 35 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • * 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • * 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • * 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • * 4 cups water
Belongs to shawn Rosemary Pecans 
serves 7
You might need to buy:
  • * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • * 1 teaspoon sugar
  • * 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • * 2 cups pecan halves
  • * 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Belongs to shawn Spicy Pecans 
ready in about 20 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • * 2 cups pecan halves
  • * 2 to 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • * 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • * 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • * 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper