Cereal Crunch

1 cup unsalted pretzel twists
1 1/2 cup cheerios
1 1/2 cup crispix cereal
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl or jar for a snack mix.
Exchanges:  2 starch/bread, 1/2 fruit, 1 fat for 1 cup serving
Source: Univ. of Calif. San Diego UCSD Healthy Diet for Diabetes c.1990
4 servings

Taffy Apple Dip

3/4 cup brown sugar
8 oz cream cheese; softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
Process cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and mix in well.
Serve with apple slices.

Bar Nuts

1 1/4 pounds unsalted almonds
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves; coarsely chopped
3/4 teaspoon Cayenne
3 teaspoons dark brown sugar; firmly packed
3 teaspoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon Unsalted butter; melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
On a baking sheet spread almonds and toast in middle of oven until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
While nuts are toasting, in a large bowl [...]

Hidden Valley Ranch Oyster Crackers

1 pkg hidden valley ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon dill
3/4 cup salad oil
5 cup plain oyster crackers
Preheat oven to 250 deg.F. Combine salad dressing mix with dill and oil. Pour over crackers, stir to coat. Place in oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir gently halfway through baking.
20 servings

Chex Muddy Buddies

9 cup chex cereal, any kind
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
In a 1 quart microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine. Microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth, stirring after one minute. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour chocolate mixture [...]

Chips

3 large russet potatoes
  Vegetable oil; for deep frying
  Salt; to taste
Peel the potatoes, and cut them lengthwise into strips 3/8-inch thick.  In a bowl cover the potatoes with cold water for 10 minutes.
In a deep fryer or heavy saucepan preheat the oil to 325 degrees.  Drain the potatoes and pat them dry.  Add the [...]

Jelly Bean Snack Mix

1 cup jelly beans
1 cup m & m candy
1 cup peanuts
Combine all ingredients. Store in covered container.
Put out in bowls for a party and they will be gone.
Note: In the fall substitute candy corn for the jelly beans.
3 cups