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 Snacks  Critter Munch1-1/2 cups animal cracker cookies1/2 (6-ounce) package cheddar or original flavor goldfish crackers (1-1/2 cups)
 1 cup dried tart cherries
 1 cup M & M's plain candy
 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
 
Put animal crackers, goldfish crackers, dried cherries, M& Ms and peanuts in a large mixing bowl.  Carefully stir with a spoon. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.  Makes 6 cups. 
 Cherry Peanut Pizzazz2 cup lightly salted peanuts1 cup dried tart cherries
 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne pepper), or to taste
 Vegetable oil
 
Combine peanuts and cherries in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin and red pepper; mix well. Pour over peanut mixture; stir to coat. 
Heat 1 or 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peanut mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes, or until peanuts are light brown. Do not allow mixture to burn. Add more oil, if needed. Remove from heat. Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil to cool. Store in a tightly covered container.  Makes 3 cups. 
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