Spiced Walnuts (Recipe)

Instead of toasting flavored walnuts in the oven, use a slow cooker to do the job.  Not much tending is required, and there's no chance of burning them if you follow the cooking time below.

Ingredients

1 pound (4 cups) walnut haves or large pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt

Steps

1.  In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart electric slow cooker, combine all the ingredients except the salt.  Stir to mix well.

2.  Cook, uncovered, on the high heat setting about 2 hours, or until the nuts are toasted.  Stir in the salt.  Let cool.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 6 weeks.  Serve at room temperature.