The Gamer’s Cookbook

You there! What in the hell is that? Put that can down son! You have no idea what is in that can, and no business eating it either. You are responsible for what goes into that fighting machine there! Now! Get into that kitchen there, and learn how a real soldier boosts his nuts! ~ LTC John McLeman

Spicy Party Nuts

Preparation time: 45 minutes

Serves a full gaming group, GM included. (6 servings)

Candied Pecans

• 250 g (1 3/4 cups) almonds, blanched
• 250 g (3 cups) pecan halves
• 60 g (1/4 cup) sugar
• 5 mL (1 teaspoon) salt
• 5 mL (1 teaspoon) cinnamon, ground
• 1 mL (pinch) ground cloves
• 2 mL (1/4 teaspoon) ground cumin)
• 3 mL (1/2 teaspoon) freshly ground black pepper

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F.)

1. Arrange almonds and pecans on baking tray lined with parchement paper.
2. Bake for 5 - 10 minutes, until they are lightly golden.
3. Remove the mixture from the oven and cool slightly.
4. Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, cumin and pepper together in a small bowl; mix well.
5. Heat a large frying pan over medium high heat; add the almonds and pecans.
6. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the nuts and stir for 3 - 5 minutes, until you can smell the frangrance of the cumin.
7. Remove from the heat and spread them on the parchment lined baking tray to cool.
8. Transfer nuts to a sealed container. They will keep for a week, if your gaming group lets them last that long.

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