Mixed nuts

You will need

Get ready

1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF.

2. Oil a large cookie sheet.

What to do

3. Put the egg whites in a large bowl. Whisk until foamy.

4. Stir in the nuts. Mix well.

5. Put the sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl. Mix well.

6. Pour the sugar mixture over the nuts. Mix well.

7. Spread the nuts on the cookie sheet.

8. Bake for about 20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes.

9. Cool. Store in sealed containers.

Note: The nuts become crispy after they cool.

This article first appeared in the November-December 2001 issue of English Express.