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Excellent!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePizza"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe last fall. My husband took some to work. Three guys asked for the recipe. When I made it the second time, I split the batch and sent some home with both of my adult kids. They've been begging me to make more. Very, very good recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFlower"},"reviewBody":"I forgot to turn them over halfway through cooking and they were still great. Pretty easy to make also. I could have been just as happy without the dry roasted nuts. Pecans and walnuts are my favorites. Might try using just those two nuts the next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePopcorn"},"reviewBody":"I just now made this, because I had a lot of cashews to use and needed a tv snack idea. Yummy and easy! I wasn't able to follow the recipe exactly because I had no peanuts or cranberries, but I used extra unsalted cashews, extra pecans, and raisins instead of cranberries. My nuts were unsalted so I added a little salt to the spice mix to make up for it. The seasonings are really nice - not too hot, and don't worry if the nuts don't seem crispy enough right out of the oven, they are just right when cooled. I didn't even have much sticking on the pan. This recipe really is easy and adaptable and just plain good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"I took a bowlful of these nuts to a New Years Eve party and came home with an empty bowl. Every one loved them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLeaf"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe,easy to assemble, no mess. What's not to like? I used parchment paper, no sticking. Will make again. 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After sampling, I'm going to make a 2nd batch right away!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPretzel"},"reviewBody":"Quick easy and good","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"irishsun"},"reviewBody":"very easy recipe, i will make again, just enough heat to make you want more","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveStrawberry"},"reviewBody":"Loved this easy to make snack! I enjoyed the different textures from the pecans and cashews, along with the peanuts and cranberries. Made a great trail mix and an awesome addition to my holiday appetizer table.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHat"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe! Easy and tasty. I used pecans, walnuts and cashews and added extra cayenne (I like it spicy haha). Great to snack on or sprinkle on top of salads. A+! Thanks!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSword"},"reviewBody":"These are excellent! I made several types of spiced nuts this year and this was hands-down the clear winner! The nuts stayed nice and crunchy and had just enough flavor without being overpowering. I greased the sheet well but they still stuck, so next time I will try it on the release type foil.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"34651","romance_copy_dek":"My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe during the holidays. 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