Honey-Mustard Snack Mix

INGREDIENTS

• 7 cups plain bagel chips, broken in half
• 6 cups pretzel sticks
• 3 cups sesame sticks
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted
• 1 1/4 cups honey
• 3/4 cup mustard powder
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
2. Mix together bagel chips, pretzel sticks, and sesame sticks in a large bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
3. Mix together butter, honey, mustard powder, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined. Pour over pretzel mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
4. Scatter snack mix in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, stirring occasionally, until toasted and browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then break into bite-size pieces

Tropical Spelt Granola

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups rolled spelt flakes
• 2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup small-dice dried mango
• 1/2 cup small-dice dried papaya, dried pineapple, or a combination

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. Place the spelt, coconut, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
3. Place the honey, oil, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine. Drizzle over the spelt mixture and mix until the spelt is thoroughly coated and there are no clumps.
4. Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Transfer the granola to a large heatproof bowl. Add the mango and papaya or pineapple and stir to combine. Let the granola cool for 20 minutes. Using your hands, break the granola into small clumps, then let it cool completely. (It will crisp up as it cools.) Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
6. This has a wonderful flavor so I try to keep it around.

Bacon 'n Eggs Pie

What You Need

1 can (7.5 oz.) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

2 Tbsp.  butter or margarine

6 eggs

1/3 cup  milk

1/4 tsp. each Salt and pepper

3 oz.  PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Make It

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

SEPARATE biscuits. Place on bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate; press together to form crust. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned.

MEANWHILE, melt butter in medium skillet on low heat. Whisk eggs, milk and seasonings until well blended; pour into skillet. Cook until eggs begin to set, stirring occasionally. Add cream cheese; cook until cream cheese is melted and eggs are set, stirring occasionally.

SPOON egg mixture into crust; top with bacon.

Serving Suggestion

For a delightful brunch idea, serve with a seasonal fresh fruit salad.

Special Extra

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.