we would like to share our family favorites ...

Deep South Pecan Pie (Makes two) 1/2 stick butter 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 cup Dark Karo Syrup 2 cups chopped pecans 1 tsp. vanilla 2 unbaked 8" pie shells Melt butter until light brown.  Add sugar, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add Karo, vanilla, and pecans.  Pour evenly into unbaked pie crusts.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 min. until brown and firm.               One to Eat, One to Share!

Dry Roasted Pecans (Microwave Style) 2 cups Pecan halves or pieces Place pecans in round glass pie dish (microwave safe).  Place in microwave on high for 5 - 6 minutes, stir half-way during cooking time.  Cool.  Eat as is or use in other recipes. VARIATION:  Add 1 Tbsp. salt and 1/2 stick butter for toasted butter flavored pecans. VARIATION:  Melt 3 squares of chocolate almond bark in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.  Add toasted pecan halves and spoon onto wax paper.  Quick cool in freezer for delicious chocolate covered pecans.

Orange Glazed Pecans (Microwave Style) 2 cups Pecan halves 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange juice Combine sugar and orange juice in 1 quart microwave safe dish, mixing well.  Add pecans, coating with mixture.  Microwave on medium for 5 minutes.  Stir and cook on medium for 7 - 8 minutes until syrup crystalizes.  Spread separated glazed nuts on buttered cookie sheet to cool. Makes a great holiday gift or party snack!