Sweet Spiced Nuts

This recipe is a quick and easy way to have your whole house smelling delicious and to have a yummy snack on hand. I particularly love them sprinkled over vanilla ice cream. You can change the spice measurements easily to taste. Last time, I doubled the amount of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, and they turned out great.

1 egg white

5 cups walnut halves or pieces

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1. Grease 15x10x1 inch baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl beat together egg white and 1 teaspoon water with a fork. Add nuts, toss to coat. In a small mixing bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle sugar mixture over walnuts; toss to coat.

2. Spread nuts in prepared baking pan. Bake in a 325 degree oven 20 minutes. Spread on waxed paper; cool. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container. Makes 7 cups nuts.

Hot Artichoke Dip

Here's another amazing recipe from the kitchen of Pam Griffis. This appetizer is easy to prepare and absolutely delicous. The only problem is trying to leave room for dinner!

Hot Artichoke Dip

2 jars (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts
1 pkg. frozen (10 oz) chopped spinach (thawed & drained)
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
3/4 cup parmesan

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drain and coursely chop artichoke hearts. Mix remaining ingredients. Bake 20-25 min. Serve with bread, veggies, crackers, or tortilla chips (my personal fave is small baguette slices or small tortilla chips)