SANTA'S SPICED WALNUTS

1/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pound bag walnuts
In a large skillet put water, sugar and spices. Allow to boil and thicken. Put
walnuts in pan and coat them with mixture. Spread out on a flat surface, separate
and let them cool. Great for a holiday gift.

SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD MIX

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, blending well. Store in an airtight
container.

Attach this to the Jar
Scottish Shortbread
Makes 16 pieces
1 cup butter, softened
1 package Scottish Shortbread Mix
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Knead the butter into the shortbread mix and
press the mixture firmly into an 8-inch pie plate, or shortbread mold. Bake for 1
hour. The shortbread should be pale in color, not browned. Cut into wedges while
still warm.

SEASONED SALT

2 tablespoons pepper
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon dry marjoram leaves
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/3 cup salt
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly, or put all ingredients in 1 quart
mayonnaise jar with tight fitting lid, shaking until well blended Keep at room
temperature. Use within 3 months . Makes about 1 cup.