Watching the Oscars? Give your party mix a classy overhaul

Posted February 24, 2016 4:00 am

By ALISON LADMAN Associated Press

Don't even think about serving that old classic "party mix" at your Oscars party. This isn't an 8-year-old's birthday party. This is red carpet material, even if it's in your living room.

So it's time to class up your party mix act. And with this recipe for spiced bacon pecans, you'll have no trouble. We start with bacon because, well, because all good things start with bacon. Once the bacon is nice and crispy, all you have to do is toss in some pecans and a whole mess of seasonings. A bit of brown sugar ties it all together.

Not a fan of pecans? Peanuts, cashews or walnuts would be just as delicious.

• Alison Ladman is a chef, food writer and recipe developer for The Associated Press. She also owns The Crust and Crumb Baking Company in Concord, New Hampshire.

An offering of spiced bacon pecans for an Oscar party. Once the bacon is nice and crispy, all you have to do is toss in some pecans and a whole mess of seasonings. Associated Press/Matthew Mead

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