Turn Your Home Into Santa's Workshop

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-~8 7 eo@_ 8 18_ seve —-> 7 0 8 __-~ ‘I ee iyHoliday HintsSs} = ones oar sg ee aes ‘ 5 e os 325e2 85-29 ._ ~_@0t_2@._ Oe. (eo 7 oe ee 7 e~ ee ~ee eH ee ee oe ee =3 ve Turn Your HomeInto Santa’s Workshop (NAPSA)—Whetheryou’re decking the halls, gathering around a festively set table for a fabulousholiday feast or putting thoughtfully creative presents under the tree, “The Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook”(Wiley; $25.95) can be a complete resource. This inspiring and practical all-in-one guideis chock-full of fresh ideas, 250 recipes to serve and to give, _ oodles of‘holiday crafts - orating, plus special Holiday Survival and Countdown Calen@ dars. Let Betty Crocker show you howto add zest to the season with plenty of timeto relax and baskin the holiday glow with friends and family. Among the great food gift ideas, here is a recipe that is ideal for parties and when packaged with an excellent blue cheese, a bottled vinaigrette dressing and fresh pears is the start of a spectacular salad. All that’s needed is the greens. Swedish Nuts Prep: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Makes8 servings (about 4% cup each) 1 egg white, slightly beaten 2 cups pecan or walnut halves %4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1. Heat oven to 300F. Grease 15 x 10x 1-inch pan with short- ening or cooking spray. In Se 7 ‘ = @ medium bowl, mix egg white and pecan halves until pecans are coated andsticky. 2. In small bowl, mix sugar and cardamon; sprinkle over pecans. Stir until pecans are completely coated. Spread pecansin a single layerin pan. 3. Bake about 30 minutes or until toasted. Cool completely or serve slightly warm. Store tightly covered up to 3 weeks. New twist: Ground cinnamon can be substituted for the cardamom; both spices are perfect for the holidays. 1 serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 160); Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 1.5g; Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol Omg; Sodium 5mg; Total Carbohydrate 12g (Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 9g); Protein 3g; % Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 4%; Exchanges: % Other Carbohydrate, 4 HighFat Meat, 3 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices: 1 For more information, visit www.wiley.com.