Everybody used to enjoy a cereal mix made with Chex and so forth. Here's a streamlined version, with less fat and salt. Serve it to everyone -- from cocktail guests to your kids for nibbles.

1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. "table grind" Mrs. Dash or other salt-free seasoning
1/4 c. sodium-reduced soy sauce
18 c. mixed cereals (toasted oats, mini Shredded Wheat, Chex -- any variety) & pretzels
1 1/2 c. dry roasted peanuts

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. In a small saucepan, combine the oil, Mrs. Dash and soy sauce and heat just until hot. Combine the cereals and nuts in a large bowl. Pour the hot oil over the mixture, turning with a wooden spoon or spatula to cover evenly. Divide the mixture between 2 large deep roasting pans and bake for 1 hour, stirring 3 or 4 times during baking. Remove the pans from the oven, let cool and store in airtight containers. It will last several weeks. Makes 20 cups.