Chili-Lime Pecans

You won't be able to stop munching on these toasted pecans seasoned with lime juice and chili powder.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons lime juice $
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 cups pecans $

Direction:

1. Stir together lime juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, chili powder, and ground red pepper. Add pecans; toss. Spread in a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined jelly-roll pan. Bake at 350° for 12 to 14 minutes or until pecans are toasted and dry, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.

Southern Living
NOVEMBER 2009

Grilled Spicy Baby Back Ribs

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
3 lbs. baby back pork ribs
1 cup barbecue sauce of your choice

Directions:

Preheat grill to high heat.

Combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small lidded jar and shake to mix.

Sprinkle as much of the spice mix on to both sides of the ribs as desired but do not rub the spices heavily in to the ribs. If you have extra spice leftover, store it for future use.

If you do not have a drip pan for your grill you can make one with aluminum foil to prevent flare-ups. Lay ribs on the grill. Reduce heat to low, close lid, and leave undisturbed for 1 hour. Brush ribs with the barbecue sauce and grill an additional 5 minutes.