Spiced Nuts

Yesterday, I made Spiced Nuts. Soooo yummy. I just did almonds but I also love doing this with pecans. Here's the recipe:

1 lb. nuts, pecans, walnuts, cashews--your choice

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1-1/2 Tbs. sugar

1 Tbs. brown sugar

Optional seasonings:1 tsp. each, cinnamon and vanilla; for a more Asian flavor, add 1 tsp. 5-spice powder, 1 tsp. ground ginger, 1 tsp. soy sauce; for an Indian taste add 1 tsp. ground coriander, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. garam masala; --or invent your own seasoning mixes.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss nuts with egg white and seasonings. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp, about 10-15 minutes. Serve the same day, or store in an airtight container.