You possibly will not think it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes mexican soft pralines but it is possible. It is crucial to not eat mexican soft pralines or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself these kinds of food once per week. I eat a healthy diet for most of the week, say 1500 to 1600 calories per day, and then one day, I eat whatever I want – without going overboard of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last 2 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise regime or taken any vitamins or diet drinks. I have simply been aware of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I feel like one day per week.

On my one day off per week, I usually like to eat southwestern food. I never imagined I could lose 5 kilos while eating southwestern meals but am very elated to see it can happen. If you would like to try some southwestern food, I propose you make mexican soft pralines which is one of my most adored southwestern recipes.

Mexican Soft Pralines (Dulces con Nueces)

Pecans are a large crop both in Arizona and New Mexico.

1 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 cup pecans, chopped

Butter a cookie sheet. Place all ingredients in a small stainless steel pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Cook gently until the mixture thickens enough so that a spoonful dropped on the buttered sheet holds together, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Using a large spoon, drop mounds of the candy on the sheet and allow to cool. If the candy does not harden sufficiently, refrigerate it for 2 hours.

Makes 8 pralines.

You can change the recipe to make it a little healthier or with fewer calories as this can help you to lose 5 kilos rapidly. It worked for me and could aid you to lose weight as well.