1 box or bag (14-16 oz) unsalted oyster crackers

1/2 tsp lemon or black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried dill weed

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 oz package dry buttermilk country-style salad dressing mix

Place crackers in large plastic container. In small pan, heat oil; pour over crackers and toss to coat. In small bowl, combine dry salad dressing mix, lemon pepper, garlic powder and dill weed; mix thoroughly and sprinkle over crackers. Toss again until all crackers are coated with mix. Keep tightly covered shaking occasionally.

Makes 1 & 1/2 quarts. Prep time 20 minutes.

Recipe by Virginia Gioiello

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