Ever since I can remember popcorn has been my weakness. This addiction has been passed on to me by my mom. Since I’m a popcorn pro, I’ve perfected  how I like to enjoy this old time snack. If its microwaved, I do not want it. The only way that I can enjoy it is fresh off of a stove or from a air popper.

    Today is the time for the popcorn lovers, like me, to go wild. National Popcorn Day is annually observed to enjoy this time-honored treat sweet, savory, or plain.

    If you’re looking for ways to spice up your popcorn game, I have three scrumptious recipes that are sure to please.

    Garlic Parmesan Popcorn

    • 2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil ((or your preferred cooking oil))
    • White Popcorn Kernels

    Toppings

    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Garlic Powder
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • 3 tbsp Butter
    1. Heat oil in saucepan on medium high heat

    2. Add a handful of popcorn kernels

    3. Pop until most of the kernels are popped. 

    4. Set  popcorn aside in a serving bowl. 

    5. In the same saucepan, add 3 tbsps butter and a tbsp of olive oil 

    6. Melt butter and oil together. 

    7. Pour melted butter over popcorn 

    8. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Serve. Enjoy. 

     

    Simply Sweet Popcorn Balls

    • 3 tbsp Grapeseed Oil ((or olive oil))
    • White Popcorn Kernels

    Mixture

    • Butter
    • Marshmallows
    1. Pour oil in a saucepan

    2. Warm up oil on the stove on a medium/high heat

    3. Add popcorn kernels

    4. Cook until most of the kernels are completely popped. **Note: you will know that popcorn is done when you no longer hear vigorous popping.**

    5. Lay popcorn evenly on a lined (aluminum foil/parchment paper) baking pan. Set aside.

    6. In same saucepan, Melt butter and marshmallows until smooth and creamy. 

    7. Remove from heat marshmallow mixture from heat.

    8. Pour mixture over popcorn. Coat with mixture as evenly as possible. 

    9. Add any additional toppings of your choice

    10. Form into balls/shapes. 

    11. Serve. Enjoy! 

    Additional Toppings: Candy Bits, Chocolate. Coconuts or Nuts
    You can also make this fun for the kiddies by adding food coloring.

     

     

    Sriracha Popcorn

    • Popcorn
    • Sriracha Sauce (substitute- Cayenne Pepper)
    • Tajin Seasoning
    • Butter
    • Garlic
    1. Pour oil in a saucepan

    2. Warm up oil on the stove on a medium/high heat

    3. Add popcorn kernels

    4. Cook until most of the kernels are completely popped. **Note: you will know that popcorn is done when you no longer hear vigorous popping.**

    5. Lay popcorn evenly on a lined (aluminum foil/parchment paper) baking pan. Set aside.

    6. In the same saucepan melt butter. Add a few squirts of sriracha sauce. Just enough to infuse the butter with the sriracha flavor. 

    7. Remove from heat and pour butter mixture over popcorn 

    8. Sprinkle with tajin seasoning, which will give a zesty lime flavor. 

    9. Serve. Enjoy! 

    Comment below and let me know if you’re a popcorn addict like me? What’s your favorite kind? What’s the BEST place to purchase fresh popcorn? 

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