So not too proud that some dinners reflect being a super busy college student *cough like carrots, a coke, and popcorn *cough, cough. Oh well but it's counting as a vegetarian dinner list item
Other times I like to make what I call "party popcorn" to take to events and make as gifts. Basically it's popcorn with melted chocolate and other yummies mixed in. Here is a round up of some of my favorite concoctions as well as others that look pretty darn good.
Popcorn (basic)
Party Popcorn
Make your basic popcorn. 1/4 cup kernels = 8 cups popped I usually do two batches (it goes quickly)
Lay out kernels in jelly roll pan or large mixing bowl. It's messy no matter what you do. Be sure to remove all unpopped kernels out this could be a choking or tooth hazard later! Sprinkle popcorn with a bit of salt to help pull out the flavors even though it's a sweeter treat.
Melt about 10-12 oz of chocolate melts in the microwave or double boiler until liquidy. Be sure to do it in small increments as to not burn the chocolate. Pour over kernels and mix with your hands...it can be hot be careful!
Quickly sprinkle liberally with rainbow nonpareils, mixing to make sure it is evenly coated. Allow popcorn to set for an hour or so (optional but seems to turn out better). Keep in a air tight container for up to 3 days if in the rare occasion you have left overs
Now that you have the basic this is where the possibilities are endless depending on what color chocolate, caramel, or sprinkles you use and add ins. You can use other candies like m&ms or candy corn, nuts, pretzels, cereal, and dried fruit.
Monster Munch or Turkey Feed
Here is a round up of other recipes that look delicious
Other times I like to make what I call "party popcorn" to take to events and make as gifts. Basically it's popcorn with melted chocolate and other yummies mixed in. Here is a round up of some of my favorite concoctions as well as others that look pretty darn good.
Popcorn (basic)
I like to make my popcorn in the microwave lunch bag style. It's simple, mess free and allows you to start with a blank canvas to add as much or little seasonings and mix ins to it. Plus I figure it's a whole lot healthier than whatever chemicals and oils are in microwave popcorn bags!
All you need is a 1 brown lunch bag, 1/4 cup of whole kernels, and a microwave. Dump kernels in bag (kernels have all the moisture they need to pop inside so no need to add any oils)
Fold over top of bag a couple times and place in microwave standing up for 1-3 min, depending on your microwave. Just listen for popping to slow down. Dump in a bowl and top with whatever. It should yield about 8 cups of popcorn.
Sometimes to get flavoring to stick you might want to lightly spray with olive oil or pam. I like it salty/sweet so I add salt, cinnamon and bit of sugar to mine mmm. Get creative with siracha, garlic powder, lime, rosemary and any other flavor combination you can think of!
Lay out kernels in jelly roll pan or large mixing bowl. It's messy no matter what you do. Be sure to remove all unpopped kernels out this could be a choking or tooth hazard later! Sprinkle popcorn with a bit of salt to help pull out the flavors even though it's a sweeter treat.
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| melt chocolate until it is pretty fluid |
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| Coat Popcorn with chocolate...this is messy! |
Quickly sprinkle liberally with rainbow nonpareils, mixing to make sure it is evenly coated. Allow popcorn to set for an hour or so (optional but seems to turn out better). Keep in a air tight container for up to 3 days if in the rare occasion you have left overs
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| Monster Munch |
Now that you have the basic this is where the possibilities are endless depending on what color chocolate, caramel, or sprinkles you use and add ins. You can use other candies like m&ms or candy corn, nuts, pretzels, cereal, and dried fruit.
Monster Munch or Turkey Feed
Start with party popcorn base. I used orange chocolate melts to go with the theme. I added about 2 cups of peanuts, 1 bag of candy corn and yellow/orange/white nonpareils to this mix. I packaged it up in little treat bags and gave out to friends at school. It was fabulous and so addicting!
Here is a round up of other recipes that look delicious
Salted Caramel Popcorn via cookies and cups
Christmas Crunch via Cooking Classy
you can change this up for any holiday really...just switch up the colors
1. Cinnamon bun popcorn (cinnamon caramel corn with pecans and white chocolate) via Our Best Bites
2. pink party popcorn (made with white chocolate) via Erin Cooks
4. S’mores popcorn via Nest of Posies
5. Chocolate & peanut butter popcorn via Brown Eyed Baker
6. Popcorn trail mix with dried fruit and nuts via GoodLife Eats
-Sriracha, Lime, and Sesame Popcorn
-Rosemary, Brown Butter, and Lemon
-Popcorn, S’mores Popcorn
-Maple-Bacon Popcorn
-Parmesan-Garlic Popcorn
As you can see possibilities are endless and they make a great gift, party food or even dinner. Enjoy!
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