APRIL IS PECAN MONTH

Pecans are rich in vitamins and minerals : Vitamin A , Folate , Niacin , Riboflavin , Thiamine , Vitamin B6 , Vitamin E , Calcium , Iron , Magnesium , Manganese , Phosphorus , Zinc

Nutrients per serving : One ounce of raw pecans , or 19 halves , has : Calories : 196 Total fat : 20.4 grams Monounsaturated fat : 11.6 grams Polyunsaturated fat : 6.1 grams Cholesterol : 0 milligrams Sodium : 0 milligrams Carbohydrates : 3.9 grams Dietary Fiber : 2.7 grams Sugar : 1.1 grams Protein : 2.6 grams

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PECAN CRUSTED SALMON

Prep time : 20 mins • Cook time : 10 mins • Servings : 6

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 3 tablespoons butter , melted

• 5 teaspoons honey

• ½ cup fresh bread crumbs

• ½ cup finely chopped pecans

• 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

• 6 ( 4 ounce ) fillets salmon

• salt and pepper to taste

• 6 lemon wedges

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1 / 2 cups white sugar , divided

• 1 cup butter , softened

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup confectioners ’ sugar , sifted

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 cups chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 375o F ( 190o C ).

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 400o F ( 200o C ). In a small bowl , mix together the mustard , butter , and honey . In another bowl , mix together the bread crumbs , pecans , and parsley .

• Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper . Place on a lightly greased baking sheet . Brush with mustard-honey mixture . Cover the top of each fillet with bread crumb mixture .

• Bake for 10 minutes per inch of thickness , measured at thickest part , or until salmon just flakes when tested with a fork . Serve garnished with lemon wedges .

PECAN SANDIES Prep time : 15 mins • Cook time : 10 mins • Servings : 8 dozen cookies

• Beat 1 cup white sugar , butter , oil , and confectioners ’ sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth .

• Add eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition . Beat in vanilla extract .

• Combine flour , baking soda , cream of tartar , and salt in a medium bowl ; stir into egg mixture until dough comes together . Mix in pecans .

• Place remaining 1 / 2 cup white sugar into a small shallow bowl . Shape dough into 1 inch balls and flatten slightly ; roll in sugar to coat evenly .

• Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets .

• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden , 10 to 12 minutes . Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely .

18 • APRIL 2025 • OZARK LIVING