Instructions:

Five-Spice Nuts

2 (3.5 ounce) packages blanched whole almonds
1 can dry roasted cashew nuts
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon five spice powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place nuts in jellyroll pan.

Mix soy sauce and water; drizzle over nuts, tossing to distribute evenly. Dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Mix five spice powder and garlic powder; sprinkle over nuts. Bake, uncovered, stirring occasionally until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes longer.