The Lone Star State's pecan crop is worth about a half billion dollars in any given year. And if you've taken a drive through the Hill Country within the last month or so, you've seen that come out in ...

Generously butter a shallow baking pan (preferably a 15- by 10-inch jelly roll pan) and set aside. Have metal tongs available. Combine the sugar, nutmeg or cinnamon, cream of tartar or lemon juice in ...

Candied pecans with a little bit of heat and smoke are the perfect grab-and-go holiday snack. In a bowl, add the pecan halves, canola oil, brown sugar, chile powder and salt and toss to combine.