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Terrific tools and tips for people who love to cook

BY RICHARD SWEARINGER PRODUCED BY NANCY BYAL AND JAN HAZARD

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Add personality to snack mix with

new ingredients and a little heat.

When friends are over watching the game or election

returns, surprise them with a new snack mix. Start with

sesame sticks and rice crackers, then for the nut part of

the equation add corn nuts, pumpkin seeds, and pistachio

nuts. Spread on a baking sheet, spray with nonstick

cooking spray, then toss with a combo of chili powder,

garlic powder, and ground red pepper or other hot spices.

Toast in a low oven (300°F) about 10 minutes just to

mellow the spices.

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PHOTOS: ANDY LYONS; FOOD STYLING: JILL LUST