Easy and Elegant Appetizers

Sweet and Smoky Pecans
Makes 4 cups. Preheat oven to 375 F. Toss together
4 cups pecans, 1/2 cup honey, 2 teaspoons ground
chipotle and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Spread on a
parchment- lined baking sheet and toast in the oven
for 12 minutes, until fragrant.
Mango-glazed Sweet Potatoes
Peel 2-4 Red Garnet or Jewel sweet potatoes and cut
into 8 lengthwise wedges. Toss with 1 tablespoon high-heat
oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on parchment
paper-lined baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes in a
preheated 400 F oven until just fork tender. Reduce heat
to 350 F. With a pastry brush, coat wedges with mango
chutney. Bake 10 minutes or until soft inside. Brush with
a little more chutney before serving.
-Taste Magazine, December 2012