Caliente Peanuts
2 teaspoons vegetable
   oil
2 cloves garlic,
   crushed
2 cups unsalted
   dry-roasted
   peanuts
  2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
PREP: 5 min; COOK: 5 min      Makes 16 servings (2 tablespoons each)

1. Heat oil in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden brown; remove garlic and discard.

2. Stir peanuts and chili powder into skillet. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peanuts are warm; drain on paper towels.

3. Sprinkle salt over peanuts. Cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
1 Serving: Calories 115 (Calories from Fat 80); Fat 9g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 50mg; Carbohydrate 4g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 5g
%Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 2%; Iron 2%
Diet Exchanges: 1 High-Fat Meat

Do-Ahead
Store these spicy peanuts up to 1 month in an airtight container. Make them the first part of December, and you'll have a treat ready to use for any number of events.


Time-Saver
When planning your menus and grocery list, check that you have enough storage containers for the recipes you'll be making ahead. Resealable plastic food-storage bags are great for storing snack mixes and flavored nuts.