Halloween Party Mix

Serves 6

30 minutes or fewer

These tasty nibbles make a festive alternative to chips or roasted nuts.

⅛ tsp. olive oil
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup pine nuts
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup cocoa nibs
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ tsp. salt

1. Toss pumpkin seeds in small bowl with oil until coated. Spread seeds in skillet, and heat over medium-high heat. Cook 3 minutes, shaking skillet constantly, or until most of pumpkin seeds swell and pop. Transfer to bowl.

2. Add pine nuts to skillet, and cook 30 seconds, shaking skillet constantly, or until golden flecks appear. Transfer to bowl with pumpkin seeds. Stir in dried cranberries, cocoa nibs, cayenne pepper, and salt, and mix thoroughly. Season with more salt, if desired.

October 2008 p.65